Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 - 232.5 thousand USD
Ducati first introduced the final production version of the bike at the press conference for the '06 Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. Called the $72,500 Desmosedici RR and tuned it up to make it lighter and stronger. The result is the Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 worth $232,500. The M16 is made entirely of carbon fiber, including load-bearing parts such as the frame, swingarm and wheels. Carbon also makes up the tank, fairing, tail and fenders. Even the bolts are made of titanium or electronics-grade aluminum for mechanical parts. Mechanical parts are either titanium, down to the bolts, or aviation-grade aluminum.
A stock 989cc Ducati V4 sends about 175 horsepower to the rear wheel, but NCR tuned the M16 to send more than 200 horsepower to the tarmac. The current generation MotoGP suspension helps reduce that power, and the M16 also uses race-style electronics with user-selectable traction control, data logging and mapping. Without fuel, the M16 is said to weigh 145kg, lighter than the 330lb minimum regulation for a four-cylinder MotoGP bike. The hefty price tag includes a three-year warranty and servicing, covers and a race kit that includes a race-only exhaust system, anti-slip muffler and ignition and fuel mapping Additional data in "Race ECU".
Ducati Testa Stratta NCR Macchia Nera Concept - 225 thousand USD
The Macchia Nera Concept was designed by Aldo Drudi and built by NCR - making its first official appearance in September 2003 during EICMA in Milan. The motorcycle made its track debut at Misano WDW 2004, where a few lucky testers took a full 20 rounds of this rough ride with plenty of feedback on its performance. Macchia Nera is equipped with a Ducati Testastretta engine with 180Hp. The wheels are equipped with Brembo MotoGP brakes with twin 320mm discs. Ducati Desmosedici D16RR NCR M16 has 225,000 USD. Motorcycles are priced based on their technical performance, design, chassis and outlook. Others only produce a certain amount to make them a limited edition.
The Ducati Macchia Nera Concept may not compete with the other big bikes on this list for pure speed but it uses titanium and carbon fiber to make it impressive. The Macchia Nera features a fantastic collection of titanium parts from the Ducati trellis replica frame, to the unique full-race exhaust system, numerous control components and engine components available separately through NCR. Lightweight at 297 pounds, visionary designer Aldo Drudi's artistic contribution, and just a few of them on offer, convinced most aficionados that the price was right for Make sure this model is in their collection.