Delhi: There is a lot of discussion about the car collection of different cricketers, but among them, perhaps only MS Dhoni is the one whose bike collection alone will dominate everyone. This is not today’s thing. When he started playing, when he got money, he spent it first on a bike and from that day the discussion about his collection increased. The most amazing thing happened last year when Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad posted a video of his huge bike collection in his Ranchi farm house. You can’t even imagine how this video went viral after that.
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It was in the month of July last year when Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi got a chance to see this bike collection and believe me, according to them there are more than 100 great bikes and Dhoni knows about each one like no one else. It belongs to your child. Venkatesh says- ‘I would call this the craziest passion of anyone. As amazing as MSD’s collection is, he is an equally incredible human being. That’s why Venkatesh was forced to say that it looks more like a bike showroom than someone’s collection.
His wife Sakshi also calls it madness but for Dhoni it is on top. No matter what is published about this collection, no one knows how many and which bikes are there. Only a few bikes are known which Dhoni was caught on camera while riding on the road. Among these, Ambassador, Kawasaki Ninja, Harley Davidson or TVS Ronin Cruiser are famous from the beginning. Sakshi calls these her husband’s ‘favorite toys’. Apart from this, he also has a collection of many vintage cars but here we are talking only about bike collection.
Although they keep these bikes in their garage, but this garage is like a showroom and these bikes are clean and shining all the time. Some of these special bikes with models and prices:
Kawasaki Ninja H2: Price- Rs 36.20 lakh
Can go as fast as 335 kilometers per hour. Bought in April 2015 – he was the first owner. With supercharged engine and supercharged engine that is well designed for the future, this bike runs well on both road and track. Properties :
- Engine: 998cc, inline-four, supercharged
- Power: 200 hp
- Torque: 134 Nm
- And :ABS, Traction Control, Launch Control, Quick Shifter
Why Dhoni likes it: He is a speed lover and the Ninja H2 is all about speed.
Ducati 1098: Price- Rs 12 lakh
This super bike is famous for its powerful V-twin engine and aggressive styling. He praises the features of this Italian bike a lot. Properties :
- Engine: 1099cc, L-Twin
- Power: 160 hp
- Torque: 123 Nm
- Top Speed: 273 km/h
- More: Brembo brakes, low weight, digital dashboard
Confederate X132 Hellcat: Price- Rs 50 lakh
A rare and special motorcycle which is famous for its design and power. The most special and expensive bike in his collection, he has been seen driving it on many occasions. Very few people in the world have a Hellcat and at one time only Dhoni had this bike in South-East Asia. Weight- 240 kg and the reason for this is the use of airplane grade titanium in making it.
- Engine: 2163cc, V-Twin
- Power: 121 hp
- Torque: 190 Nm
- Top Speed: 273 km/h
- And: Hand-designed, premium materials and custom components
Harley Davidson Fat Boy: Price- Rs 19 lakh
A classic American cruiser, retro styling with modern technology that is renowned for its long haul. Properties :
- Engine: 1868cc, V-Twin
- Power: 94 hp
- Torque: 155 Nm
- Top Speed: 177 km/h
- And :ABS, Cruise Control, LED Lighting
- Why Dhoni likes it: Long ride, power delivery and comfortable seating.
Norton Commando 961: Price- Rs 20 lakh
A British classic known for its modern design and smooth ride. Dhoni’s interest in this reflects his fondness for vintage motorcycles and their heritage. Properties :
- Engine: 961cc, parallel-twin
- Power: 80 hp
- Torque: 90 Nm
- Top Speed: 200 km/h
- More: Classic Styling, Modern Suspension, Brembo Brakes
Yamaha RD 350: Price- Rs 2 lakh
A bike that is sure to strike a chord with motorcycle lovers in India, known for its two-stroke engine and agile handling, a testament to the nostalgia for Dhoni’s bike. Properties:
- Engine: 347cc, two-stroke twin
- Power: 39 hp
- Torque: 32 Nm
- Top Speed: 150 km/h
- And: Twin exhaust, lightweight frame, vintage design
Bought it shortly after becoming internationally famous for just Rs 4500. Despite production ceasing in 2007, it is still owned and remains a part of vintage bike collections. To keep it running, a lot of money is spent on it.
KTM Duke 790: Price- Rs 8.63 lakh
An amazing bike which is famous for its agile performance and better features. Properties :
- Engine: 799cc, parallel-twin
- Power: 105 hp
- Torque: 87 Nm
- Top Speed: 220 km/h
- More: TFT display, ride-by-wire, multiple riding modes
Some other special bikes of his collection are:
Suzuki Hayabusa: One of the fastest production motorcycles in the world, the 1340 cc engine producing over 190 bhp is a testament to speed and performance. Special Feature: Top speed and wind shear design and is very much liked by speed lovers like Dhoni.
Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R : Commonly known as Thundercat, it is a sports bike of the 1990s. The 600 cc engine offers a better balance between performance and comfort. It is a mid-range sports bike – perfect for both track and road riding. Dhoni likes it because Dhoni loves old machines and Thundercat is one of those bikes which adds nostalgia and variety to his collection.
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 : A classic motorcycle with a 499 cc engine, a explosive exhaust note and has been popular for many years. Specialty: An iconic bike in India that is loved for its simplicity and strength. Dhoni loves and has a special connect with this classic as it represents the heritage of Indian motorcycling and he is proud of its enduring appeal. Let’s enjoy.
BSA Gold Star: A vintage motorcycle from the 1950s that is a 500 cc single-cylinder bike and is known for its distinctive design and racing history. Speciality: The most successful racing motorcycle of its time and Dhoni is fond of his hobby in classic motorcycles.
TVS Apache RR 310 : He was the ambassador of TVS and has had it ever since – a modern sports bike powered by a 312 cc engine with sharp styling and performance features. CHARACTERISTICS: Designed for both city riding and performance on the track, featuring a sleek, aggressive design. Dhoni is liked because of his affinity for high-performance machines.
Each of these bikes is unique in itself and for Dhoni, his choice of bike has nothing to do with its price. By the way, Dhoni himself never calls any one of these as his favorite bike. Not the price of the bike, but the feeling associated with it is most special for him and this is his passion.
During the Covid-19 lockdown, Sakshi had revealed during an Instagram live session how MSD assembled 8-9 old bikes single-handedly. The passion for the bike is such that if he forgets to put a part during assembly, he will open the entire bike again to put it back.