# $273,200 Bike Ecosse Heretic Titanium By Mitchell Fanning | Published 2007-11-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-bike-ecosse-heretic-titanium References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/ecosse-heretic-titanium-tagged-as-worlds-most-expensive-bike/) A quick glance at its features and you'll understand why the Ecosse Heretic Titanium is the world's most expensive bike! To begin with, the engine is made from a solid block of billet aluminum, with parts such as, a race-spec crankshaft, a supercharger, intercooler and fuel injection. The 2147 cc engine pumps out 207bhp and an equally hefty 218ftlb of torque. There are other unique attributes in the machine is its [hand built titanium chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821), designed by specially qualified titanium welders, molding the infamously expensive metal into frames. The list of its custom-made parts seems never ending, the custom-made ISRs brakes, [race-spec carbon fibred bodywork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-panigale-v4-lamborghini) formed in an autoclave, and an expensive BRM chronograph watch matching each bike, just to name a few. The materials used to manufacture this beauty are lightweight and thus assist in [cutting down the weight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ponomarets-eidolon) of the product to 192kg! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for high-end, customized motorcycles with unique features and materials to cater to wealthy consumers. - **Titanium Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced techniques and technologies for manufacturing products using titanium, a lightweight and expensive metal with desirable properties. - **Custom-made Parts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche market for custom-made, high-quality parts and accessories for motorcycles, appealing to enthusiasts and collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced materials and components into motorcycle manufacturing processes to create high-performance, luxury bikes. - **Advanced Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Conduct research and development in advanced materials, such as titanium, to discover new applications and expand their use in various industries. - **High-end Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce exclusive, high-quality accessories and add-ons for luxury motorcycles, targeting affluent customers seeking customization and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Electric Bike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-02.md) - [Luxury British E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-600.md) - [High-End Touring Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-titanium-touring-bicycle.md) - [High-Tech 200 HP Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperfighter.md) - [Customizable Aluminum-Cast Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-bikes-hypocrite.md) - [Ultra-Luxury E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trek-fuel-exe.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md) - [Collaboration Supercar-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploro-racemax-x-huracn-sterrato.md) - [Hyper-Fast Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-motorcycles-tachyon-nb.md)