Even the brake rotors are made of carbon fiber composites.
These are the differences that combine to make the prices so high. The cost of carbon fiber is $10 per pound versus steel that goes for under $1 per pound. These exotic materials are made to be lightweight and strong. Specially designed materials include magnesium, titanium, and carbon fiber. The materials used to create the bikes are expensive. the engines are valued at approximately $100,000 each with some of the higher performance engines at $220,000. They are produced specifically for MotoGP bikes in a limited quantity. The parts used to build these bikes are extremely rare. The estimated cost of the fastest racing motorcycles in the world is at $2 million. They’re designed for peak performance in the racing circuits. More time and thought are put into each bike. Each Ducati MotoGP is a one-of-a-kind prototype that takes advantage of the latest technology in motorcycle innovations. They further investigate why the build-price of these bikes is so expensive. USA Today, takes a second look at the high cost of Ducati’s MotoGP racing motorcycles. When racing, it’s going to happen whether it’s a wipeout or wear and tear on the moving parts. Racing teams also budget a high dollar amount for accident repair. Racing bikes go through several sets of tires and the costs are high. The engine parts alone are $425,000 with $25,000 in valuable parts, $15,000 for the tires, a range between $25,000 to $100,000 for the accident cost.The cost goes down significantly to build-up costs of $750,000 for a Moto2 650 cc and to $500,000 for a Moto3 250cc with the other costs also significantly lower. The current cost of a Moto GP bike for 2020Ī MotoGP 1000 cc bike has a build-up cost of $4 million. The range for this brand and model is between $1 million all the way up to $2.5 million. Now we get to the price of a Ducati Moto GP bike. The rationale for the price spread depends on the capabilities of the bike and its specifications.
Standard motorbikes can range in price at the maximum between $125,000 and $300,000. Sportekz, describes the factors that affect the price/value of a racing bike. How much is a Ducati MotoGP bike worth? The answer isn’t a straightforward figure.
This is perhaps the most expensive motorcycle the brand has released to date, but the high price reflects the value that others have placed on the bike. The premier racing bike for Ducati is the MotoGP model which rests on the dream list of both young and old alike. The brand has resurged with a following of motorcyclists who appreciate the high-quality design and manufacturing that is unique to Ducati bikes. It’s the cost of owning what some believe to be the finest Italian automotive work in the world. Ducati enthusiasts don’t seem to mind the fact that some of their favorite models come with a high price tag.