A Glimpse into President Vladimir Putin's Motorcycle Collection: How Much Are They Worth?

President Vladimir Putin is currently under global scrutiny for his decision to invade Ukraine. Regardless of the controversial nature of his decision, the third President of Russia is known to be an avid motorcycle enthusiast.

So, what unique and classic motorcycles has Vladimir Putin ridden? Based on various sources, here are 3 motorcycles from the collection of Russia's number one leader:

1. IMZ Ural – US$ 17,549 (Rp 251.5 million)

President Putin has been seen riding a Russian-made motorcycle, the Ural. He was pictured riding this motorcycle with the Head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Aksenov, in August 2019.

The IMZ Ural is produced by the Irbit Motorcycle Plant (IMZ) in Irbit, Russia. It adopted the name Ural in 1962, eventually gaining fame outside of Russia.

Ural motorcycles are still produced and sold in several countries, including Japan, America, Canada, Australia, and several European countries. A distinctive feature of this motorcycle is its sidecar.

2. Harley-Davidson Lehman Trike – US$ 13,000 (Rp 186.32 million)

Next, President Putin owns an American-made motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson. This was seen when President Putin attended a meeting in 2010.

The Harley-Davidson Lehman Trike is a three-wheeled Harley-Davidson model, also known as a trike. Specifications include a 1,500 cc V-Twin engine with 126 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm.

The base of this motorcycle is a 2008 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide Ultra Classic. It also features ample luggage space and independent suspension.

3. Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon – US$ 3,500 (Rp 50.16 million)

President Putin is also reported to own a Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon motorcycle. The Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon uses a 112 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder air-cooled engine.

The dimensions of this Mitsubishi motorcycle are 1,550 mm x 560 mm x 1,010 mm (length, width, height). Its power output is claimed to be 1.5 hp at 3,500 rpm.

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