Sorry, you do not buy a bike to leave in its crate. You buy it to ride it, to enjoy it. People who buy bikes (and cars) as an investment, I hate them with a passion.

Now, I want to see the most inexpensive, but good, motorcycles.

bikes are a LOT cheaper than i expected them to be...

For me, the MV Agusta is just pur art. I would put it in my lounge, as I lack the skill to use one....However, wife and money do not agree with me, but it's allways good to dream.

I work for a triumph dealership, the most expensive motorcycle we produced that I’m aware of was the rocket 3 TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) they featured a lot of carbon fibre bodywork saving over 100 pounds of weight, 15 more bhp and 3ft pounds of torque over the standard rocket 3 r. And a price point of £25000 or a tad over $30000. They were extremely limited, only 250 built if I remember correctly and only available to the uk market. They sold out in minutes even before photos were released.

The Cavalcade at $11k was the most expensive offering from Suzuki during the mid 80's and when adjusted for inflation I believe that makes it the winner

The r7 is the one for me. I wanted one as a youth and settled for a yzf750r painted up as a Haga race rep. Closest I ever got and I miss that bike more than any other I've owned.

The Triumph Rocket 3 is just such a cool bike imo. My uncle used to have one and I think it's just such a unique bike with it's massive engine. Love to see it.

My dream bike from this is the Desmosedici. In 2008, I toured the Museum and Factory when they were being built. I saw seven of them "fresh" off the "line". They were all assembled in the Race Dept. Off limits to the public.

That is why we love Suzuki!

10 years from now, Norton’s competition today will be just another out dated motorcycle, but Norton will still hold its charm and it’s beauty, a true artist will understand.

I fell in love with MV Agusta over 50 years ago. They are the bucket list item for every enthusiast that ever swung a leg over a bike, of any kind.

Ducati desmosedici - only because I was lucky to own one for a few years - what an animal of a bike that was !!

The advice to buy a bike and keep it in the crate needs a lot of thought about how your going to store it. Bikes and Beards have bought a couple of crated bikes recently and found that they can come with problems if not stored correctly.

Most expensive Triumph was the Super III. They made 805 from 1994 to 1996, with engine work from Cosworth and carbon fiber bodywork, their MSRP was as I recall ~$22000 USD, or ~$44000 USD today after inflation.

Regarding H2 and H2R it's all about the riding experiance, it just gives you the biggest grin ever

Early 2000s I remember seeing MV Augusta in a magazine and fallen in love with it immediately. That beautiful full fairing two-tone red silver, single swingarm, and the four pipes under the seat. I remember looking up the price and it was 38k and thinking I guess I'm going to keep my GSXR 1100.

I absolutely love my Aprilia. In 2018 they made a RSV4 RF LE. The first production with wings... I had to let her out of the box... and ride as fast as I can.💌

Yamaha has since released a new limited edition bike called R1 GYTR PRO 25th Anniversary. It costs 159 000 EUR, which is 175 000 USD. And it's truly limited as in they're only building 25 of them.

Great video; some odd ball bikes which might be included, or featured in a “low volume manufacturer” special feature: Van Veen OCR1000 Wankel, Munch Mammut, Laverda 1000 V6, Boss Hoss, Confederate (now: Combat), Hesketh V1000, Britten V1000

I agree with your comments on a production Guzzi sport bike. I also definitely agree on the FTR750 Indian 🥰 Hardley Davidson needs to pay attention to that street tracker segment as well. Great video Still love my HyperMotard 950sp best of all…. Arrivederci y’all

There’s always going to be a difference between an investor and a rider. If I had stupid money I’d probably own all of these bikes, but I’m happiest actually just riding 😁 🏍💨🍻

Great review, I’ve had Suzuki, aprilia and Ducati all good bikes, and cool you put Jerez on there I e ridden that track many times while stationed in Spain.

Can I point out, the harly trike, they didn't add 2 more wheels, just 1 extra lol

I don't know your channel well, I just subscribed, but you asked for ideas to continue this series about manufacturers, and it popped in my mind that you may want to make a series about "weird" special purpose motorcycles by well known or even prestigious brand. For instance, when I was a kid in Italy, Moto Guzzi made a special 500cc bike for the Italian police called "Falcone". They were what we would call today a Dual purpose, 1 cylinder bikes with a distinctive "thumped" sound. Back in the 70s, we built and raced our own homebuilt 50cc or 125cc motocross bikes we would race at local improvised empty lots around Rome. The trick was to drive these noisy, tricked out motoX bikes to and from the "track" trying to avoid the cops riding "Falcones". They first tried to nab us with their highway model, the Moto Guzzi road version (750cc or more, my memory fails) but then they smarter up and tried to "evict us" using their smaller dual purpose bike, which was essentially a Motard. Half "scrambler" half road thumper. They never caught us because their thumpers "thumped" so loud we could hear them arrive with plenty of warning, even over our 2 strokes hot rods. I bet the cops could follow us by smell, as each of our bikes left a strong aroma of Castrol 2 stroke race oil. Good times. In any case, in Italy we had all sorts of weird 2 wheel contraptions that would make for an interesting video. For instance, did you know that people, not just kids, raced Vespa and Lambretta for real? Let me tell you, you haven't lived until you have seen a Vespa race, sparks and all. Some racing Vespa and Lambretta had little bodywork left because most of it was scraped away on the turns. I knew kids with tricked out Vespa Primavera (125cc) that could smoke Porsches in their spare time, at least for a while. I knew a guy that could wheelie a Vespa halfway through Rome, traffic included. Not to mention the sheer variety of scooters and motorcycles. My father graduated from his Gilera 125cc to a Honda CB 350, red, of course, that he then traded in for a Gold (what else) 750cc four.Its hard to explain to a modern audience the impact those bikes had on us. They were something completely different and new. It would be like having a bike that could fly today, they were that revolutionary. My father and I joined my uncle, we on the Honda, him riding a Ducati 900 SS, for weekend escurtions to the mountains around Rome and we were usually joined by a plethora of other bikes of the era. What days! But yes, a lot of famous brands had a bunch of weird models for specific applications. Brands like Gilera, Ducati, Benelli, Zundapp, you name it. Of course, there were a lot of British bikes as well. Just an idea. Good luck with the channel.

It'd be the Yamaha R7 for me. I like the exclusivity and that carbon fibre bodywork...and I love the understated paintjob. Such a rare, purpose built bike...with a paintjob that would look right at home on the R1 or R6 of the day.

Having owned and ridden Triumphs, such as the 500cc Daytona and several Bonneville 650's and one 750, then moved on to several Harley FLH's, the bike I would own now (if I could afford it) would be the Harley trike. Beautiful machine made for cruising down the highway. At my current age, this would be it for me! ps: I'm pretty partial to the new Honda Goldwings, too, having owned several of those back in the day. :)

Already owning the Tiger Sport 660 from Triumph, I'm a bit biased. But I'd love to own the Rocket 3. The comfort and power on that beast, is something else.

I love a lot of these bikes, but I'll be happy just riding a GSXR 1000 or a Ducati Pinigale V2. Even my old Ducati 600.

Love the expression - Road Sofas. 1st one that comes to mind is Harley.

Thanks for this. Enjoyable to watch.

It's quite borderline, but right on the topic for this video. There is the Suter brand (Swiss constructor Moto2 winner 2010-2011-2012) who released a limited edition track-only bike which is quite bonkers (500 2-stroke in 2015, 195hp for 127kg/280lbs), and around 140k$. They are still around too.

I bought a Ducati 1098R homologation special (1199cc actually for those not familiar) and my mate bought a Desmosedici. Mine wasn't without problems (e.g. catching on fire TWICE) but at least I got to ride it much of the time, but my mate spent most of his time waiting on engine rebuilds or complete new replacement engines, and on the rare occasions it was running he couldn't go more than a few km without being pulled over by the cops. Happy days... 😏

Hey Bart Enjoy your stuff but the most expensive or fastest or highest horsepower …. though interesting barely make it on my most interesting Richter Scale mover and shaker and I I am referring to vibrations. How about the highest volume of sales per model per manufacturer and then a volume listing of all manufacturers. This should include major manufacturers like BSA who once was the Walmart of motorcycle makers in the world. Just a thought. Terry Fielder Waterloo. Ontario. Canada

The motorbike controlls and switches having led lights in them so you can see them at night is so nice and a must have on all roadbikes in my opinion.

Probably 'none of the above', although the Indian, Moto Guzzi, and MV Agusta are amazing. My pick would be CCM's current most-expensive offering: the Heritage '71 starting at £30k.

Yeah, love the idea of an FTR750 for the street. When I heard Indian was coming out with a street version of their flat tracker I was super excited. When I found out it was going to be a 1200 I got deflated and lost interest. BTW when I bought my Ducati 750ss back in 1993 there was an 888 and a Super Mono in the showroom. I LOVED that Super Mono, but the price.....Should have bought one knowing what it would have been worth years later!

When Triumph originally introduced the Rocket 3, they started with a limited edition bike called the Rocket 3 TFC, with extra horsepower and a bunch of carbon fiber to lighten the bike substantially. I believe it started around $29K.

In 2001 Benelli entered WSB with their Tornado, and released 150 homologation version Benelli Tornado 900 Tre Limited Edition. They sold for £27,500 ($35,250) with a race kit. I’ve owned mine since 2009, race engine with magnesium cases, Marchesini forged wheels, Ohlins gold series, Brembo and carbon bodywork. Adrian Morton designed with rad under the seat. Note: adjusted for inflation to £49,135 ($63,000).

"I would probably just buy a fleet of Interceptors" Oh, my sides... the best line i've heard in years

I fully agree on the Indian FTR 750: Awesome looking bike, would love to see a street legal version

Superlegerra V4, Desmosedici RR, and MV Agusta CC for my top 3. Well done video sir!

I loved my 1992 Honda CBR900RR (bought brand new) it was so good. Traded it in on a new 919 back in 96. So sad (in a way) to have sold both now. However have now a 2010 GL1800 Goldwing and it is excellent!.

I bought a 1994 yamaha R7 in 2002 first year model . one of the best and fastest motorcycles i have ever rode. the bike is in excelent condition to this day stored at a friends house,i think its time to dig it out. ps. i ride 2001 R1 champions edition now. great show.

You didn't mention Bimota. Some of their TESI models would be in the region of $100,000 adjusted for inflation!

Ive got 2 MV Agusta"s. The F4S and the F4 Senna. Wonderful machines but I'm a little salty MV Is 85% Russian owned now. Castiglioni's kid really blew it. I'm starting to lean more Ducati due to this MV ownership issue. Got a 998 Byaliss, 996S, 748R and a V4S. Soon I'm a 916 away from most of what Tamburini designed, the best bike designer in history, in my opinion ;)

Nice vid man. Just 1 comment about the BMW. The bike in your video is a HP4 Race. The Race part is very important since the regular HP4 was also for sale and is a pimped up S1000RR and street legal. The HP4 Race is a track only Carbon Frame race bike with special electronics and engine and such.

Here's an idea: the "if only I could" bikes from each manufacturer. Not the fastest, not the most expensive, but the one you'd most like to take on a sunday ride in the area in which you live, if someone gave you the choice.

I'd have to go with the Ducati Desmosedici. Arguably the best sounding production bike ever. The MV Agusta is sweet too though.

My dreambike was not necessarily the most expensive nor it was limited production or anything. It's just unsustainable and nigh impossible to maintain its top form today. It was the NSR 250 MC21.

That triumph rocket is beautiful!! ..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it is like a ceremony when you get to ride a bike you just bought!! And, it rekindles, every time you get on it!!

I might be an odd ball, but coming from India, I have been exposed to the Royal Enfield Brand a lot more, and even though they make dog-slow motorcycles (and yeah, I do ride an RE that is owned by my dad), I would personally choose the 120th Anniversary Royal Enfield, both the Interceptor and the Continental look absolutely stunning in the black chrome.

Of course Harleys most expensive motorcycle, isn't a motorcycle.

Like the video. I rode a HP4 around Silverstone . I hired one for a track day with Neil Hodgson and Niall McKenzie. Neither of them turned up. Happily though Steve Plater & James Whitham turned up. That bike was way to much for me to ride ( only just bought my first thou ). The lads from BSB were there on that Monday doing their set ups for the coming weekend. They all left me for dead. Had a fantastic day though .🤣🤣👍

For me is the Desmocedici. I have riden the number 128 bike on track. Amazing and scary at the same time. With the racing termignogni exhaust it makes 203 hp at the wheel. Since it’s a motogp bike with lights it has 16.5 inches wheels which makes it very expensive on tires. The absence of traction control makes it even more exciting.

Excellent historic research, you discovered an enlightening list of the unattainable 👍 you asked which we would choose, no question the Aprillia😋👌👍

If I could have any of them the rocket 3 would be it. I love sport bikes and ADVs but that Triumph is such a gorgeous machine.

Great video guys, thanks! I have to ask - what happened to Brough Superior? They have been back for some years now...

Yesterday, Dec 2023, I went into Harley Dealer here in Glendale CA. CVO Road Glide was going at $50k. If you have the means, its a good time because you have so many choices.

Great job man!

You did just fine Bart. Nailed it.

Triumph TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) were limited edition releases only a couple of years ago, Thruxton, Rocket 3 etc. Lots of carbon etc.

Good luck with the street version of the Indian flat tracker. I first started my interest in motorcycles (as so many did) in the very late 60s, and even then people were pleading for a street legal high performance version of the Harley flat tracker. Perhaps this was just a Harley quirk, a result of the AMF debacle, or that they made so much money for so long just as they were, but it just never happened.

Does thi system require a fuel mapping update or does the OEM mapping works with these pipes ?

For Triumph, I think that Thruxton TFC might be very close to being the most expensive or at least close to the one you have on there.

If you add on the option for the desmodichi to send it to Italy and have them convert it into the moto go bike for an additional 80k your br looking at around 200k before shipping costs for the bike.

I love how u researched past models and calculated inflation rate

The one on this list I’d wanna own the most is Probably the H2, but the road going version. But my favorite bike of all time is my 03 Buell Firebolt XB9R

WOW! super good one here.......... curious about (shelf life) of crated bikes: requires any special conditions, et al?

What about Brough Superior? Really high prices coming out of Toulouse, France.

I know you said the Norton is not worth what it offers for the price but I still like it the best of all the ones on the this list as far as aesthetics go. Some people buy bikes for performance, some for looks and some for comfort. I like all three but it has to look like a work of art. Shout out to the Benelli Tornado 1130 of the 2000's and the ultra rare 2003 F.B. Mondial Piega 1000.

Very good video. My only (minor) criticism is that some of the video showing the MV Agusta F4CC is of a replica. I guess that imitation is the best form of flattery.

Interesting that the most expensive HD also happens to be the most popular model in their lineup, whereas all the other bikes in the video are rare models.

When I first saw a picture of the desmosedici rr I was starstruck so it would probably be that however i love the classic r7

interesting , was thinking this would be about current registerable motorcycles , homologation specials and specific "not for highway use " don't teally count i feel , but each to their own

There are many great looking bikes, but for me the Triumph Rocket 3 is a work of art. And I still think a bike that I used to own, a Kawasaki Z1B is one of the best looking bikes ever.

Hello everyone, im a car guy trying to get into the bike life too ive been riding a 125 nmax but want to get a sports bike and shift gears myself, whats a good starter bike that isnt too slow neither , thank you all

THAT NORTON IS TOUGH, GREAT HIGHLIGHT. ALL ARE BADASS BUT IF IT CAME DOWN TO IT, IT IS NO CHOICE. IT WOULD BE THE MV AGUSTA 312 CC. I OWN THE SENNA SO YUP. GREAT VIDEO

Hey I loved the video a lot but can you a video of the most beautiful and yet useful bikes from every brand?

Great video dude

For me it's a toss up between the Honda RCV and Yamah R7. But I'd also love the original DBD Goldstar.

It should be called the Movie Stars of Motorcycles. Beautiful bikes but I'd have to go with the Ducati. Some of these bikes lack character and soul.

Correct me if I'm wrong, it seems you didn't mention the Italian motorcycle company Bimota? In October 2019 Kawasaki purchased 49% of that company. So as far as I know they are still relevant and expensive! Over the years Ducati and BMW have also had their hands involved with some of Bimota productions?

I've had a lot of great bikes but never went without a Harley Davidson. I rode my Panigale from SF to Phoenix and left it there and flew back, I was in pain. I ride Harley's all the time across the country and even to Mexico and Canada. The Dark Horse and FTR's have been on my list.

Having a Race and Replica is nice, but fitting the Desmo Sedici with 16 wheels for which there weren't many compound back then and most modern tires are not made.

A year or so ago, one of the Suzuki 1986 GSX-R750 G Limited Edition sold at auction for mid $20s K. The motorcycle was described as one of 199 homologation specials for some AMA racing class and described as very low milage. How low? I don’t remember but was described as having accumulated mileage when being rolled from display stand to transport & vice versa. Clearly it had been bought as an investment but appreciation of circa $10k over its inflation adjusted MSRP is so so. It is just not old enough. A 1937 all OEM, original paint Harley Davidson a”Knucklehead” might fetch $200k but very few watching were even born then.

What you seem to forget is the price is also reflecting how long those bikes will last. I challenge many of those bikes to last as long as Honda or have as many KM on the odometer.

As far as Suzuki goes, have you priced out an '85'/86 RG 500 Gamma Walter Wolf Edition? Also, what about the 2007 MV Agusta F$ Senna Edition?

Bikes don't belong in a crate anymore than a tiger belongs in a cage. An investment in a bike is more about mental health, don't you think?

Informative 🤟🏾😱😁😁😁😁

1989 Yamaha FZR750 OW01. These were $16K new and $38K adjusting for inflation.

Probably deserves a sidebar mention of most expensive "to produce" would be the Honda Rune. Embarking on this program would result in people being sacked in any other company. Bike cost double or triple it's selling cost back in the day. Not racey like most of these but the RUNE is LEGEND. Classic Honda building something NO other manufacturer could.

Absolutely MV Agusta F4 CC !!! PURE ART.

Great Video! Thank you! For me, it would be the BMW or the Super Leggera Ducati...for high priced L.E. bike

Very interesting and TY

Tough call. Probably the Aprilia RSV4. The Triumph Rocket 3 would be a blast to ride. The H2 too. Although, lately I’ve been keeping my eye out for a Suzuki B King which has seriously held its value. Clean used B Kings are selling like they’re new.

Guy I rode with has a desmocidichi rr one of the craziest sounding bikes I've ever heard. And only got him close to $200,000 here in Australia

Nice video . Perhaps it’s the reality of my limited finances . But my new goal is to purchase a “cheaper’ bike as a track bike “600cc”. I have to get rules of my local race track first (Molsport) .

At 13:09 A guy near Atlanta had a 1999 true R7 in good condition for sale on Facebook marketplace about a year ago for $8,000

that bmw hp4 is EXTREMELY rare and incredible, bmw made only 750 of these but sadly, one got destroyed in italy at misano circuit...