Scottsdale auctions have one of everything, but variety often fails to bring the most dedicated buyers. Case in point is Mecum’s annual motorcycle-only auction, which took place just 311 miles up the road in Las Vegas and set a new auction record when this 1915 Cyclone V-twin motorcycle sold for $1.

The 110-year-old Cyclone V-twin made history by becoming the first motorcycle to sell for over $1 million at auction, fetching $1.32 million. The motorcycle that broke the $1 million barrier was no ordinary bike.

When we talk about some of the most expensive motorcycles in the world, this brighter-than-the-sun Cyclone V-Twin has just launched itself into ultra-rare territory by claiming a fee of $1,320,000 (roughly £1,068,370) during the Mecum Motorcycle auction in Las Vegas.

American Cars And Racing just had to go two-wheeling for this one. A 1915 Cyclone V-Twin motorcycle was sold at

Twin, a motorcycle used in dangerous races of the time, made history when it was auctioned for $1.32 million on February 1, 2025, becoming the first motorcycle to exceed the $1 million mark at an auction.