The Most Expensive Bikes Ever Sold At Auction
The world's most expensive cars often go for millions, making these incredible motorcycles seem something of a bargain. Well, almost...
10. George Brough's 1939 Brough Superior SS100
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£253,500 ($373,836, €344,248) in 2014.
9. 1929 Brough Superior SS100
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£286,000 ($421,764, €388,348) in 2010.
8. Buddy Holly's 1958 Ariel 650 Cyclone
£305,146 ($450,000, €414,383) in 2014.
7. 1926 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sports
£280,800 ($414,095, €562,283) in 2012.
6. 1922 Brough Superior SS80
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£291,200 ($429,432, €395,462) in 2012.
5. 1939 BMW Type RS255 (Chassis no. 2)
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£323,593 ($480,000, €439,394) in 2013.
4. 1929 Brough Superior 986CC SS100 Alpine Grand Sports
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£315,100 ($492,973, €427,919) in 2014.
3. 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer
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£373,771 ($551,200, €275,264) in 2008.
2. 907 Harley-Davidson Single 'Strap Tank'
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£484,844 ($715,000, €658,439) in 2015.
1. Steve McQueen's 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer
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After a similar 1915 Cyclone Board Track Racer sold for $551,200 back in 2008, auctioneers predicted that this example, owned by Steve McQueen, would sell for between $650,000 - $750,000. In fact, the experts underestimated the figure, with McQueen’s bike selling for an eye watering $852,500 - an incredible record breaker.
£578,084 ($852,500, €785027) in 2015.
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