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A motorcycle is not only a means of transportation, but also a luxury item. Coolest bikes in America (USA), Europe (Italy) and Asia (Japan)?
America - USA
Ecosse Heretic Titanium is a handcrafted masterpiece
‘ECOSSE Moto Works’ specializes in the production of unique and very expensive premium motorcycles. All motorcycles of the company are assembled by hand. At the same time, classic bikes become exclusive due to the use of unusual materials.
One of the last bikes to come out of the famous workshop earned the reputation of the most expensive production motorcycle in the world. This ‘Ecosse Heretic Titanium’ is an ultra-modern, innovative and simply luxurious motorcycle. All-metal V-shaped engine with a volume of 2,147 cm3 and a capacity of 207 "horses", a titanium frame, carbon fiber discs …
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Every detail is a true masterpiece. At the same time, the weight of the motorcycle is only 192 kg. In addition, the bike comes with an exclusive BRM (‘Bernard Richards Manufacture’) watch with a titanium rim and an engraved serial number. Only 10 copies of the ‘Ecosse Heretic Titanium’ were produced, each costing over $ 270,000.
MTT Turbine Superbike is a gas turbine-powered hurricane
The ‘MTT Turbine Superbike’ is the most exotic motorcycle in design. Its main feature is a gas turbine engine (like on helicopters) 'Rolls Royce Allison 250' (power 320 hp at 52,000 rpm), running on aviation kerosene. The maximum recorded speed is 408.6 km / h.
An impressive array of electronic devices of all kinds, such as a rear-mounted camera that feeds an image to a color LCD monitor, complements the picture.
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This powerful bike emits the roar of a jet as it moves, which looks so unusual that anyone watching the ‘Torque’ movie, where the ‘MTT Turbine Superbike’ appeared in the final scene, will blame it on special effects.
However, this is not the machinations of filmmakers, but a real car, which can be legally driven on ordinary roads. To buy, however, such a motorcycle is not easy: they are produced only 5 pieces a year, and prices "bite" - a few years ago 'MTT Turbine Superbike' hit the Guinness Book of Records not only as' Most Powerful ', but also as' The most expensive serial motorcycle”. Among the lucky owners is Sheikh Ali from the UAE.
The Harley Davidson V-Rod is a legendary superhero chopper
The list of the coolest bikes simply could not fail to include a motorcycle from the legend of the motorcycle world - ‘Harley Davidson’. This year, the most famous American manufacturer has introduced the updated 'Harley Davidson V-Rod' - a chic chopper with a 1250cc V-Twin engine, producing 123 hp. with. and liquid cooling.
The design, as always, is beyond praise - modern, stylish, typically Harley style.
In the US, this model can be found in an exclusive color - a combination of copper orange and black - especially for the 105th anniversary of the ‘Harley Davidson’.
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The 'Harley-Davidson V-Rod', considered the most powerful of the Harleys, has been produced since 2001 and almost every year receives an award for 'Best Chopper / Cruiser of the Year' from MotorcycleNews magazine and from the Supertest World Association. …
In addition, this motorcycle is popular not only among "ordinary" admirers of "Harleys", but also among superheroes, both fictional (the Cyclops rode the 'V-Rod' in the third episode of the blockbuster "X-Men"), and quite real (in owners - David Beckham, Michael Schumacher, Justin Timberlake).
Europe - Italy
Ducati 1098 is the perfect fusion of beauty and speed
From time to time, Ducati, known for some of the fastest motorcycles in the world, produces truly revolutionary bikes.
1994 saw the birth of the legendary 'Ducati 916', which became a sensation at the time. In 2007, the ‘Ducati 1098’ revolution rocked the world of superbikes.
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The unprecedented excitement surrounding this bike was fueled by enthusiastic cheers from experts and a host of awards, including the 'Supertest World Association' Best Motorcycle of the Year 2008, 'Best Design' and 'Best Sportbike' from the 'Motorcyle Design Association'.
Ducati 1098 is equipped with the most powerful two-cylinder engine in the world (V-twin, 160 "horses") and has an amazingly low weight (171 kg). This motorcycle is bought by true connoisseurs of not only high speeds, but also beauty. For example, one wealthy Japanese man covered the plastic of his 1098 with silver - purely for aesthetic pleasure.
Asia - Japan
Honda Gold Wing - sofa on wheels
‘Honda’ has been creating the most luxurious motorcycles in the Grand Tourer (Touring) category for over 30 years, winning numerous awards. The 'Honda Gold Wing' is the ultimate luxury travel motorcycle.
This is a real sofa on wheels (the playful nickname "half of the bus"), equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable and safe ride. There is so much here, from a super-sophisticated music system to glass holders and an airbag.
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Honda Gold Wing has been produced since 1974, constantly improving. The 2008 model has impressive technical characteristics: a 4-stroke 6-cylinder engine with a volume of 1,800 cubic meters and a capacity of 118 horses. The motorcycle accelerates to 100 km / h. in just 4 seconds. and has a top speed of 180 km / h.
Happy ride!
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