Motorcycle collection of MS Dhoni: A museum of two-wheeled beauties
An unobtrusive look at Dhoni’s farmhouse reveals an astonishing collection of motorcycles, giving the impression of a museum of vintage and high-performance bikes. Dhoni loves his bikes as much as family and his pet dogs. His wife, Sakshi Dhoni, lovingly calls these two-wheelers his “favorite toys.”
Dhoni’s Love for Motorcycles
Sakshi mentioned on an Instagram live session about the building of his collection of 8-9 old bikes during the months of absolute lockdown due to COVID-19. There seems to be no limit to Dhoni’s love for motorcycles. If he forgot to fix one single part in that bike, he would take it all apart to do the job again!
From vintage models like Rajdoot and Yamaha RD350 to modern high-performance bikes like Kawasaki Ninja H2 and TVS Ronin, Dhoni has nearly 100 motorcycles, one of the most collectible of any in India.
MS Dhoni’s Iconic Bike Collection
Dhoni has not only bought the latest models but he has also ensured that some of the oldest bikes dating back to his Ranchi days are in mint condition. A typical example is the vintage Yamaha RD350, which Dhoni had restored recently.
His collection includes an array of TVS, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, and even a custom-built Confederate Hellcat X132. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most notable motorcycles in Dhoni’s extensive garage:
1. Kawasaki Ninja H2
First owner in India (April 2015)
998 cc engine with a top speed of 258-400 kmph
Price starts from INR 35 lakh
Before owning the Ninja H2, Dhoni also had the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R, which was the fastest production bike of its time.
2. Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
From the Fat Boy series, premium performance known
Powered by an 1868 cc V-Twin air-cooled engine producing 93.8 bhp of power and 155 Nm of torque
Old-generation model by Dhoni, the latest version starts at INR 24 lakh.
3. Norton Jubilee 250
A vintage gem in Dhoni’s collection
249 cc twin-cylinder engine, capable of 16 bhp power and 120.7 kmph top speed
Purchased in October 2014
Originally priced at INR 3 lakh, but now discontinued
4. BSA Goldstar
One of the earliest British motorcycles to reach 161 kmph (100 mph)
652 cc liquid-cooled engine, producing 45.6 PS power and 55 Nm torque
Estimated price: INR 3 lakh (yet to launch in India)
5. Yamaha RD350
A prized possession that Dhoni recently restored
347 cc twin-cylinder 2-stroke engine, delivering 30.5 bhp power
Originally bought for INR 4,500, but now a rare vintage bike
6. Ducati 1098
A legendary Italian superbike in Dhoni’s garage for over a decade
Once the most powerful twin-cylinder production motorcycle in the world
Cost him INR 20 lakh at the time of purchase
Discontinued, but modern Ducati models like the Panigale V4 S (INR 33 lakh) and Panigale V4 R (INR 72 lakh) are available
7. Confederate X132 Hellcat
Named after a WWII fighter plane, built with aircraft-grade titanium
Weighs 227 kg, powered by a 2.2-litre V-Twin engine producing 132 hp and 200 Nm torque
Purchased in 2015 for INR 47 lakh
8. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
Owned by Dhoni for over a decade
1,441 cc four-cylinder engine, reaching a top speed of 300 kmph
No longer in production
9. Yamaha Thundercat (YZF600R)
Dhoni’s one of the oldest bikes, still owned since around 2010
Powerful engine of 599 cc delivering 100 bhp power and 67.5 Nm torque
Produced in 1996-2007 and discontinued now
10. TVS Apache-RR 310
Grabbed one in 2019, a week after its launch
Dhoni is the brand ambassador for TVS Star City+
The engine is a 312.2 cc, liquid-cooled, engine which produces 33.52 bhp power and 27.3 Nm torque.
Purchased for INR 2.27 lakh
A Legacy Beyond Cricket
Without a shadow of doubt, Dhoni’s passion for motorcycles is unmatched, and his collection is a tribute to his love for two-wheelers. From vintage classics to high-performance superbikes, his garage houses some of the most renowned models ever produced. While the cricketer in him will be remembered forever, another side of the former Indian captain—that of a man with an unquenchable thirst for speed, accuracy, and motorcycles—shines through in his collection and love for bikes.
