Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won every ICC white ball tournament including the 2007 inaugural T20 World Cup, and the 2011 One-Day International World Cup and then followed it up with the Champions Trophy in 2013. As enigmatic cricket and India’s most successful turns 43 and celebrates his birthday with family and celebrity friends like Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, we take a look at some of Captain Marvel’s illustrious and exotic motorcycles.
MS Dhoni bike collection: Kawasaki Ninja H2
This is no ordinary sports bike as it comes with a supercharged 988cc with a mindboggling output of 206 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 137.3 Nm at 8,500 rpm. Being a Ninja, it is aggressively and aerodynamically designed and this is the most powerful motorcycle in Dhoni’s garage.
It is packed with features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot detection, tyre pressure monitoring system, LED cornering lights, emergency stop signal and remote keyless ignition.Â
Price: Starts from Rs 31.95 lakh, ex-showroom
MS Dhoni bike collection: Confederate Hellcat X132
Confederate Motors, now renamed Curtiss Motors, manufactures exotic and limited all-American muscle motorcycles. Inspired by fighter jets’ design, their motorcycles are made of high-quality materials like the frame made of aluminium. The X132 is powered by a 2.2-litre V-twin engine with 197 Nm of torque. According to some news reports, Dhoni is the only Hellcat owner in Southeast Asia.
Price: Approx Rs 47 lakh.
MS Dhoni bike collection: Ducati 1098
The Ducati 1098 is an icon and ruled the roost from 2007 to 2009. This sports bike was available in trims — 1098, 1098S and 1098R. The 1098 and the 1098S were powered by a 1099 cc L-twin liquid-cooled engine with an out of 157 bhp and 122 Nm.
The S version came with advanced Öhlins suspension set up at the front and back. The 1098R was a track-oriented bike has had a bigger 1198 cc that produced 177 bhp and 134 Nm of torque.Â
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MS Dhoni bike collection: Yamaha Thundercat
The Yamaha YZF600R was popularly called the Thundercat and was in production from 1996 to 2007. This motorcycle is very close to Dhoni as it was one of his first acquisitions when he had just made a name for himself in the world of international cricket. The motorcycle was known for its comfortable riding stance, performance and reliability.
Powered by a 599cc, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine, it had an output of around 100 bhp. The Thundercat was a value-for-money motorcycle that offered a little bit of everything like performance, comfort and handling.Â
Price: Approx Rs 15 lakh
MS Dhoni bike collection: Yamaha RD350
The Yamaha RD350 was the jewel in the two-stroke crown in the Indian market. This retro motorcycle is powered by a 347cc, air-cooled, parallel-twin two-stroke engine. It had an output of around 30 bhp and didn’t have disc brakes. The RD350 is renowned for its classic design, featuring a round headlight, a sculpted fuel tank, and the unmistakable sound of its two-stroke exhaust.
Yamaha ceased production of the RD350 in the mid-1980s owing to more stringent emission standards and the increasing popularity of four-stroke motorcycles. Nevertheless, the bike maintains a cult status and continues to attract a dedicated group of enthusiasts, including Dhoni.
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