When it comes to bikes there are the regular ones and then there are those special few that come once every few years and are only available in limited numbers or for a limited period of time. These special edition motorcycles are not just a collector's dream but also come equipped with fantastic features that would make any bike enthusiast jump up with joy.
While many people would prefer cars to bikes, there are certain aspects in which a motorcycle triumphs over a car any given day, and these special edition motorcycles available in the market are just that.
Some of the best special edition sports bikes available in the market have solely been created to allow the manufacturers to participate in races, but nevertheless they are a treat that any bike lover would dream of owning, however, high the cost. Therefore, it is wise to collect these bikes before they become extinct.
10 Energica Ego 45
Created by CRP, the Energica Ego 45 is an absolute visual delight. Apart from the handsome looks that this bike is conferred with, this Italian beast also sports a powerful PMAC motor.
This electric bike charges completely within 30 minutes and is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds. It also produces a top speed of 150 mph, while being equipped with bluetooth that allows the rider to seamlessly transfer performance specs to their smartphone at any given time. It is truly a sports bike of the future.
9 MTT Turbine Streetfighter
Powered by an Allison turbine borrowed from Rolls-Royce, the MTT Turbine Streetfighter is nothing short of a bullet traveling on wheels. This exclusive motorcycle manufacturer only creates five units per year, and the bike is capable of producing 320 hp, courtesy of its powerful turbine.
Owing to the fact that the motorcycle manufacturers create this motorcycle unique to the tastes and preferences of the buyer, after receiving instructions from them, and equipping it with their patent turboshaft engines, the MTT Turbine Streetfighter holds the Guinness Book of World Records for being the costliest production motorbike.
8 Ecosse ES1 Spirit
Powered by a 1000 cc V4 engine, this monster of a bike is capable of producing 200 hp power and a mindblowing top speed of 230 m/h. Created completely out of titanium, its body is designed to remain steady even at such high speeds without creating any problems in terms of performance and stability.
Moreover, the manufacturers are very specific about whom they allow buying this superbike, meaning that any rider intending to purchase the Ecosse ES1 Spirit needs to partake in a two-week training session at Ecosse's headquarters before even being allowed a test-run.
7 Kawasaki Ninja H2R
A true hyperbike, if any word exists to describe this monster correctly, 'visceral' would be the one. This bike is powered by a four-cylinder 998cc engine that contains a centrifugal supercharger.
The engineering behind the H2R is unique owing to the fact that Kawasaki designed the supercharger all by themselves and it allows the bike to perform clinically by compressing ram air, while creating the least amount of heat for all that work.
6 Mike Hailwood Limited Edition NCR MH TT
A bike that has been created to pay homage to the great Mike Hailwood, on the 30th anniversary of him winning the prestigious Isle of Man in 1978 has to be a class apart in all respects. Resembling the classic racing bikes driven in the 1960s, the NCR MH TT Limited Edition is powered by a 1,120 cc engine that can produce a staggering output of 132 horsepower.
It is designed after the Ducati 900 NCR that was the bike used by Mike Hailwood to seal his win in 1978 and there are only 12 of these red and green monsters available in the market.
5 MV Agusta F4 Claudio
Manufactured as a tribute to the former leader of Ducati and MV Agusta, the late Claudio Castiglioni, the MV Agusta F4 Claudio is a testament to the eye for style and design that the motorcycling world often attaches with Castiglioni.
He is known for some of the most exquisite bikes that have ever been created in history, along with his partner Massimo Tamburini, and some of the most notable names in this list include the iconic Ducati 916, the MV Agusta F4 and the Cagiva Mito.
Powered by a 998 cc inline-4 engine, the MV Agusta F4 Claudio has 205 horsepower at 13,450 rpm and a top speed of 187 mph, making it one of the fastest and best looking limited edition sports bikes ever. There are only 100 units of this bike that has ever been produced by MV Agusta.
4 Ducati V4 Superleggera
If a bike enthusiast is looking for pure power in a limited edition sports bike, then the Ducati V4 Superleggera would prove to be the ideal choice. It is actually the most powerful sports bike that Ducati has ever produced that is also street-legal. The unique thing about the Superleggera is the incredible chassis that is made entirely out of carbon fiber, thereby doing justice to its name Superleggera that means 'super-light'.
Powered by a 998 cc V4 engine the Superleggera takes weight-shedding to a whole new level with the use of titanium screws and camshafts that are extremely lightweight, as well as, a EVO-SBK 8 dry clutch from SKM, which reduces the weight further by 6lbs. All-in-all it is a unique limited edition sportbike that is also capable of incredible performance.
3 Ducati 998 Matrix
Made famous by Trinity riding the bike in The Matrix Reloaded, the Ducati 998 is a limited edition motorcycle that has become a hot topic in popular culture, while also being a prized possession of any bike collector's arsenal.
Although the bike that featured in the movie was actually the Ducati 996, the differences are quite hard to notice and it would only require an avid movie buff to spot this. Powered by a 998 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC engine, the 998 Matrix produces a top speed of 165 mph, which is quite satisfactory for any sports bike lover.
2 Icon Sheene
Named after the two-time world champion Barry Sheene, who won the Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing in 1976 and 1977 consecutively, the Icon Sheene is a stellar limited edition motorcycle from NCT. One of the most unique things about this bike is that only 52 units were built.
The company has marked each unit with a number. The limited-edition sportbike borrows its four-cylinder engine from Suzuki and at 1,400cc it is arguably one of the most powerful superbikes in the entire world.
1 Suzuki Hayabusa Carbon-Fiber AEM
There are very few bikers who are not acquainted with the prestigious name of Suzuki's Hayabusa. However, some might be aware that there is a limited edition known as the Suzuki Hayabusa AEM Carbon-Fiber. As the name suggests, the bike is made using carbon fiber and is powered by the same 1,340 cc engine found in the regular Suzuki Hayabusa.
The limited edition bike was first launched by the company in 1999, and has since received upgrades and changes to its look in its most recent re-release in 2008, and was also dubbed the fastest production motorcycle.