Dhoni Bike Collection

Disclaimer: These are ex-showroom prices of models in Delhi, and some of the models are vintage motorcycles or not yet launched in India.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (M. S. Dhoni) is a retired Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team. He is also known to be a bike lover and boasts an amazing collection of bikes. According to media reports, Dhoni is a bike enthusiast and owns a number of high-end motorcycles, including several models of popular bike brands like Harley-Davidson, Ducati, and Confederate. Dhoni’s bike collection highlights his love for speedy and powerful two-wheelers, and his inclination to live in the fast lane.

M. S. Dhoni owns bikes ranging from incredibly powerful sports bikes to vintage models. These further include the Ducati 1098, Yamaha RD350, and the TVS Apache RR 310. Check the table above to explore some of the most unique models of Dhoni’s bike collection, along with their price tags. If you’re a fan of M. S. Dhoni and want to get your hands on a model owned by the World Cup-winning Indian captain, you can browse the list and handpick a model.

In fact, the Confederate Hellcat X132 – a limited edition motorcycle – was custom-built for Dhoni. It is powered by a 2,163 cc V-twin engine and has a top speed of over 300 kmph. Another high-end bike from his impressive collection is the Suzuki Hayabusa – a universally loved high-performance motorcycle known for its speed and agility. It is powered by a 1,340 cc engine and has a top speed of over 299 kmph.

M. S. Dhoni’s bike collection includes high-performance sports bikes and vintage motorcycles. However, some of these two-wheelers are no longer available in the Indian market. Here are the features and specifications of some of the top bikes that belong to M. S. Dhoni.

Kawasaki Ninja H2

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M. S. Dhoni became the first Indian to own the Kawasaki Ninja H2, when he imported the bike back in 2015. The model runs on a 998 cc liquid-cooled engine, which churns out a maximum power of a staggering 310 PS, and a maximum torque of 165 Nm.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, In-line Four with Supercharger

• Displacement: 998 cc

• Mileage: 15 kmpl (ARAI claimed)

• Top Speed: 258-400 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 L

• Kerb Weight: 216 Kg

• Price: ₹79.90 Lakhs onwards

Confederate Hellcat X132

The Confederate Hellcat X132 is almost impossible to purchase, as it is a limited edition model and was custom-made for M. S. Dhoni. The company built only 150 such bikes, and all of them are sold out. Boasting innovative engineering and avant-garde design, the X132 Hellcat is a powerful machine, and its case is manufactured using two blocks of billet 6061 aircraft-grade aluminium. The 2.2-litre V-Twin engine generates power and torque figures of 132 bhp and 200 Nm, respectively.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: 2.2-litre V-Twin Engine

• Displacement: 2163 cc

• Mileage: NA

• Top Speed: 277.146 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 L

• Kerb Weight: 227 Kg

• Price: ₹47 Lakhs onwards

Suzuki Hayabusa

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One of the most popular bikes in the world is the Suzuki Hayabusa. Like many other superbikes, this too is a part of M. S. Dhoni’s bike collection. The two-wheeler has a 1340 cc BS6-compliant engine, which produces a peak power of 187.3 bhp, and a peak torque of 150 Nm. This model also uses front and rear disc brakes and employs the anti-lock braking system (ABS) for safety.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, In-line Four, DOHC Engine

• Displacement: 1340 cc

• Mileage: 17.8 kmpl

• Top Speed: 299 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 L

• Kerb Weight: 266 Kg

• Price: ₹16.90 Lakhs onwards

 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

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Given Dhoni’s inclination towards premium, high-performance motorcycles, it was almost a certainty that you would find a Harley-Davidson bike in Dhoni’s bike collection. Fat Boy runs on an 1868 cc V-Twin air-cooled engine, delivering up to 94 HP of raw power, and 155 Nm of peak torque.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Milwaukee-Eight™ 114 Engine

• Displacement: 1868 cc

• Mileage: 18.18 kmpl (company claimed)

• Top Speed: 177 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.9 L

• Kerb Weight: 317 Kg

• Price: ₹24.49 Lakhs onwards

 Ducati 1098

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The Ducati 1098 was sold in the international markets from 2007 to 2008 when the former Indian captain purchased the two-wheeler. One of Dhoni’s favourite bikes, the Ducati 1098 runs on a 1099 cc engine, which churns out a power of 160 HP. The model has since been discontinued and replaced by the Ducati 1198.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Twin-Cylinder, 4-valve, Liquid-cooled Engine

• Displacement: 1099 cc

• Mileage: 12.75 kmpl

• Top Speed: 290 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.5 L (4 L as reserve)

• Kerb Weight: 173 Kg

• Price: ₹35 Lakhs onwards

BSA Gold Star

Another hot-seller overseas that is yet to make its way to India finds itself in M. S. Dhoni’s bike collection. The BSA Gold Star is a modern retro motorbike with a twin-pod instrument cluster. The styling cues of this model include chrome-treated front and rear fenders, and rear-view mirror housings. The 652 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine generates a power of 45.6 PS, and a torque of 55 Nm.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, Single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, Twin Spark Plugs Engine

• Displacement: 652 cc

• Mileage: N/A 

• Top Speed: 180 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 L

• Kerb Weight: 213 Kg

• Price: ₹3 Lakhs onwards (estimated)

TVS Apache RR310

This sports bike comes with several impressive features, including a full-colour Bluetooth-enabled TFT display, full-LED lighting, and a new race muffler. Additionally, it runs on a 312.2 cc BS6 engine, which delivers peak power and torque figures of 34 HP and 27.3 Nm, respectively. The suspension system of this model includes inverted cartridge telescopic front forks, and two-arm Aluminium die-cast swingarm mono tube floating piston gas-assisted shock absorbers at the back. The two-wheeler uses front and rear disc brakes, along with dual-channel ABS.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: SI, 4-stroke, 4-valve, Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Reverse Inclined Engine

• Displacement: 312.2 cc

• Mileage: 30-35 kmpl (ARAI claimed)

• Top Speed: 160 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 L

• Kerb Weight: 174 Kg

• Price: ₹2.72 Lakhs onwards

Yamaha Thundercat

Adding to his marvellous collection of vintage and collectable bikes, M. S. Dhoni also owns the Yamaha Thundercat. The Thundercat also known as the Yamaha YZF600R was first introduced to the world in 1996. This 600 cc sports bike generates a power output of 75.0 kW and a peak torque of 65.6 Nm.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, In-line 4-cylinder Engine

• Displacement: 599 cc

• Mileage: 21 kmpl

• Top Speed: 247 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 L

• Kerb Weight: 187 Kg

• Price: ₹15 Lakhs onwards

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

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Yet another Kawasaki model that finds a place in M. S. Dhoni’s bike collection is the Ninja ZX-14R. It has a mammoth 1441 cc 4-cylinder engine, which produces a peak power of 197.39 bhp. Furthermore, this two-wheeler can attain speeds of up to 335 kmph. A few of its features include an instrument cluster with LCD and a closer handlebar with wider grips. The model, however, has been discontinued in India.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, BS4-compliant, 4-stroke, In-line Four, DOHC, 16-valve Engine 

• Displacement: 1441 cc

• Mileage: 12-15 kmpl (ARAI claimed)

• Top Speed: 334 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 L

• Kerb Weight: 269 Kg

• Price:₹19.69 Lakhs onwards

Yamaha RD350

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As per reports, the Yamaha RD350 was one of the first bikes ever bought by M. S. Dhoni. Recently, he restored his RD350, which has a special place in his venerated collection. Yamaha RD350 was one of the most powerful two-wheelers of its time, and ran on a 2-stroke, 347 cc twin-cylinder engine, delivering a peak power of 30.5 bhp. This vintage bike was first launched at a price of ₹18,000 in 1983. By the time the bike was discontinued, its price had reached up to ₹30,000.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: 2-stroke, Twin-cylinder (Parallel), Air-cooled, Torque Induction with Twin Carburettor Engine

• Displacement: 347 cc

• Mileage: 38 kmpl

• Top Speed: 170 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 16 L

• Kerb Weight: 155 Kg

• Price: ₹30,000 

Suzuki Shogun

Like the Yamaha RD350, the Suzuki Shogun is also a retro vintage bike and a part of M. S. Dhoni’s bike collection. This 108 cc commuter bike generated a power output of 14 bhp and a maximum torque of 11.4 Nm. The bike was later discontinued in India.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Single-cylinder, 2-stroke, Air-cooled, Reed Valve Engine

• Displacement: 108.2 cc

• Mileage: 40 kmpl

• Top Speed: 105 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 L 

• Kerb Weight: 114 Kg

• Price: ₹18,000

Norton Jubilee 250

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Yet another vintage bike from Dhoni’s bike collection is the Norton Jubilee 250, which was launched way back in 1958 to commemorate Norton’s Diamond Jubilee. The 249 cc twin-cylinder engine can generate a power of 16 bhp and achieves speeds of up to 120.7 kmph.

Here are the specifications of the model.

• Engine Type: Twin-cylinder, air-cooled engine

• Displacement: 249 cc

• Top Speed: 121 kmph

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.60 L

• Kerb Weight: 150 Kg