MS Dhoni's impressive bike collection

People often associate Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his skills with the bat and his finesse behind the stumps. The 37-year-old wicket-keeper has guided India in winning multiple tournaments along with a World Cup in 2017.

However, not many are familiar with Dhoni's love for two-wheelers. The 2008 and 2009 ICC ODI Player of the Year has a long-standing passion for two-wheeled monsters and nimble machines and has an impressive collection of bikes that he has bought over the course of his career. Furthermore, Dhoni founded Mahi Racing Team India, which participated in the FIM Supersport World Championship using the Kawasaki machines. The team even managed to secure a couple of podiums during its stay in the competition.

From humble daily commuters to speed machines, Dhoni who's net worth is estimated to be around $111 million has an array of motorcycles representing different eras, and in this article, let us look closer at the bikes owned by Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

#1 Kawasaki Ninja H2

Dhoni became one of the early adopters of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 in India. Kawasaki Ninja H2 belongs to the supercharged Supersport class and is one of the few motorcycles to feature a centrifugal-type supercharger.

The green machine from the Japanese manufacturer boasts 200 hp and can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds. The Ninja H2 weights 240 kg and still reaches speeds up to 337 km/h.

#2 Ducati 1098

The 1098 was manufactured by Ducati during 2007 and 2009 and was designed by Giandrea Fabbro. The bike shares a lot of the unique characteristics of its predecessor 998 such as the single-sided swingarm.

The bike makes over 160 hp and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.0 seconds. The 1098 weights 173 kg and boasts a top speed of 270 km/h.

Ducati 1098 was recognised as the 2008 Bike of the Year by Cycle World.

#3 Yamaha Thundercat

Yamaha Thundercat or YZF600R (Image Courtesy: Wiki)

The Thundercat or the YZF600R is a sports bike manufactured by Yamaha from 1995 to 2007. The 599cc liquid-cooled engine generated around 88 bhp at 11,2250 rpm at the rear wheel. Yamaha YZF600R weighs around 210 kg and can go from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds.

Showcasing good performance at both sporting and touring circumstances made this bike special for many motorcycle enthusiasts.

#4 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy: (Image Courtesy: Wiki/Nitot - Own Work)

The Fat Boy is an extremely popular V-twin cruiser built by the American company Harley-Davidson. The bike weighs over 300 kg, and its massive road presence is aptly represented by its name Fat Boy.

All the bikes manufactured since the 1990s featured over 1000cc engines, producing astronomical amounts of torque at very low RPMs, making it an ideal road cruising vehicle.

#5 Confederate Hellcat X132

Confederate Hellcat X132 (Image Courtesy: Confederate)

Dhoni gifted himself a Confederate Hellcat X132 in 2012. The company behind the bike is known for their solutions for building exotic sports motorcycles, and the Hellcat X132 is no different as it surely turns quite a few heads with its unique road presence.

The Hellcat X132 weighs around 227 kg and comes with a massive V-twin engine that generates 132 hp of power and 197 Nm of torque under ideal conditions. With a massive 2,163 cc engine, the bike can well reach speeds in excess of 260 km/h.

#6 BSA Gold Star

BSA Gold Star (Image Courtesy: Wiki/Ronald Saunders)

The Gold Star was a motorcycle made by the British company from 1938 to 1963. The single-cylinder 500cc four-stroke bike produced 48 bhp as output. This power helped the Gold Star reach speeds excess of 100 mph in the 1930s and 40s to become one of the fastest bikes of that time.

Interestingly, the classic motorcycle is BSA's best selling motorcycle of all time.

#7 Yamaha RD 350

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has owned a Yamaha RD 350 or the Rajdoot 350 for a long time, showcasing his long-lasting passion for motorcycles. Interestingly, this was Dhoni's first motorcycle. The former Indian captain has held onto this machine and even went on to restore it to its past glory.

Yamaha RD 350 was the first sporting motorcycle built in India and made 31 bhp or 27 bhp, depending on the model number. It still enjoys a cult status in the country.

#8 Norton Jubilee 250

Dhoni also holds a modified version of Norton Jubilee 250, which is one of the two classic motorcycles owned by the wicket-keeper batsman.

The Norton Jubilee was introduced to the market in 1958, and the 250cc displacement engine was the smallest engine ever made by the British company. Also, it was the first Norton to feature a unit construction engine and gearbox. The bike weighs around 150 kg and produces 16 bhp at 7,500 rpm.

#9 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (Image Courtesy: Wiki)

The Ninja ZX-14 was the Japanese manufacturer's most powerful motorcycle till 2007. Initially showcased at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, this inline four-cylinder monster is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 weighs 269 kg and can reach speeds of up to 299 km/h (electronically limited to this value). Powered by a 1400cc engine, the vehicle boasts 190 hp along with 154 Nm of torque at the rear wheel.

#10 Suzuki Shogun

Unlike other bikes on this list, the Suzuki Shogun is a 110cc two-stroke single cylinder bike that generated 14 bhp of power and 11.4 Nm of torque at ideal conditions. This commuter vehicle had a kerb weight of only 114 kg, making it a pleasure to ride in city conditions.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni took to Instagram to show his love for the particular ride and also hinted at ideas of restoring his own Suzuki Shogun.

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