World's Most Expensive Motorcycle Is Made From Gold

Troy Siahaan
by Troy Siahaan

Having more money than you know what to do with I suppose could be a burden. Not that I know what it feels like (nor will I ever), but just look at this. What you see here is the dream child of wealthy Turkish motorcycle enthusiast, Tarhan Telli.

His custom mythological-themed motorcycle is highlighted by a Medusa sculpture on the gas tank, with serpents reaching around to the tail section. The bike took over a year to build, utilizes a 1801cc RevTech V-Twin, pumps out 125 horses, has six gears, weighs over 700 pounds, and has a frame made entirely of gold.

Telli is keeping the actual cost of the bike a secret, but experts predict the value of the frame alone to be over $1 million. He’s even submitted an entry to the Guinness Book of World Records for the title of World’s Most Expensive Motorcycle. The title is currently held by the MTT Turbine Superbike, which “only” cost $185,000.

You’ll also notice the aged and weathered aesthetic to the bike. Telli wanted to avoid the shine of gold or chrome, and instead used rugged, almost industrial-looking materials to balance out the bling factor of the gold. If you look closely, you’ll even notice the seat has studs and fringes around the perimeter.

What do you think of this uber-expensive custom motorcycle? Too much? Not enough? Or just right? Look at the photo gallery for more pictures of the bike, then tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.

Troy Siahaan
Troy Siahaan

Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.

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