10 Motorcycles That Are More Valuable and expensive than SuperCars

To some people reading this, it might seem ridiculous that there are motorcycles with more value than SuperCars. However, over the years, motorcycle manufacturers have kept on upgrading motorcycles to get them where they are now. 

If you are a SuperCar lover, it’d be shocking to know that there are vintage motorcycles that are worth even more than the most expensive cars in Nigeria. Probably, you’re wondering what they could be? In this article, we explore ten exotic motorcycles of value to know. 

1. 1951 Vincent White Shadow–$434,000( Roughly ₦179,930,000 –CBN Rate)
   

Vincent White Shadow is a 50’s motorcycle that mainly was prominent then. It was among the top motorcycles. Vincent motorcycles were known for their exotic design, advanced engineering, and top-level performance speed. 

These motorcycles are rare today, and for those who have them, it’s a massive investment because their market value keeps increasing. 

2. 1958 Ariel Cyclone 650–$450,000( ₦186,561,000 – CBN Rate)

Ariel Cyclone was produced by a Birmingham British producer, credited for many innovative creations in the early 20th century. The Cyclone 650 is built with great design and advanced technologies. It’s reported that only 200 of this Cyclone were built, so it’s one of the most expensive motorcycles today.

3. 1939 BMW RS255 Kompressor–$480,000(₦199,000,000–CBN Rate)

It was a motorcycle built by BMW in the 1930s. BMW cars are notable in the car market for their standard and quality. What most people don’t know is that they have quality motorcycles too. 

The RS255 Kompressor from 1939 is a notable motorcycle model built by the company. And in 1939, it became the iconic bike that made history by being the first-ever non-British competitor to win the 500cc Senior TT class. 

4. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike–$550,000(₦228,000,000–CBN Rate)

It gets more expensive as it goes, and this Tomahawk V10 2003 non-street motorcycle is definitely on the list. The bike looks like a prototype of an unbuilt motorcycle. Well, it was first built as a concept. With the increased positive responses, Daimler Chrysler announced that the motorcycle would be built based on the order. 

Tomahawk V10 was built with advanced technology, futuristic and unimaginable designs, with four close-coupled wheels. Although official road tests have not been conducted, experts believe it can speed over 300 mph.

5. 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank–$650,00(₦269,000,000–CBN Rate)

It’s almost unbelievable that this motorcycle is worth more than most SuperCars we have today. From the look, one might wonder why it’s worth so much. 
It’s almost unbelievable that this motorcycle is worth more than most SuperCars we have today. From the look, one might wonder why it’s worth so much. 

But, it’s a product of Harley-Davidson, an early player in the motorcycle production business since 1903. Only 150 pieces of this motorcycle were built in 1907, and in 2015, this Strap Tank vintage bike sold for $650,000, making it the most expensive Harley-Davidson product. 

6. 1954 AJS E95 Porcupine–$675,000(₦279,855,000)

The AJS E95 Porcupine looks like something built for the force, precisely for Naval officers. The build, the look, and the colour give it away. 

It’s a 1940s bike built by Associated Motor Cycles. The original AJS E90S made history when it won the inaugural 1949 FIM 500cc world championship. 

Years later, an updated version was built, the AJS E95. The worth of this bike rose to $675,000 at a 2011 Bonhams auction. Experts believe it’s a considerable investment that can fetch up to $7 million.

7. 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer–$775,000(₦321,315,000)

Merely looking at this motorcycle, you won’t imagine it’s built with the finest technology and worth so much. The production period of this motorcycle was from 1913-to 1915. It’s notable for being powered by a revolutionary overhead camshaft V-Twin and could reach 111 mph.

One of the surviving Cyclone Board Track Racer was owned by Steve McQueen, which was why it sold for $775,000 at a Mecum auction.

8. Vincent Black Lightning–$929,000(₦385,163,400)

Black Lightning was one of the sought-after motorcycles when it was unveiled in 1948, with only 33 of them made and only 19 matching-numbers examples existing. As far back as 1948, the selling price was £400 per tag. One of its track records was when it achieved a top speed rate of 141 mph and won multiple races.

9. Harley-Davidson Cosmic Starship–$1.5 Million(₦621,900,000)

One of the notable vintage bikes worth over a million dollars is the Cosmic Starship built by Harvey-Davidson. Although the Cosmic Starship is built with the finest technology, perhaps it’s worth more because it was hand-painted by Jack Armstrong.

10. Neiman Marcus Limited Edition Fighter–$11 Million (₦4,560,600,000)

How possible is it that there are vintage bikes that are worth more than today’s SuperCars? Well, this Neiman Marcus limited edition is a testament to that. 

The Neiman Marcus limited-edition bike is built with the finest advanced technology, has a futuristic design, and is a fantastic-looking bike that looks like something that just stepped out of a sci-fi movie. 

Conclusion 

To many, this might seem surprising that most of these bikes could be worth this much. An interesting thing about most of them is that they’re non-street bikes. And, for most owners today, it sits finely as decorations.