by The French company Midual decided that there are too many ordinary motorcycles in the world and released the Type 1 Quintessence – a two-wheeled work of art for a modest 300,000 euros. Yes, it’s not a joke. For this money, you can buy a Lamborghini supercar or a decent apartment in the center of Kyiv, but why? After all, you can have a motorcycle that you’re afraid to leave even a scratch on. Each copy is made by hand – craftsmen work for about 1000 hours because polished aluminum doesn’t shine on its own, and premium-class natural leather doesn’t stretch on itself. The instrument panel? No, it’s not just a speedometer – it’s a horological masterpiece that showcases your financial irresponsibility. Under the hood – oh, sorry, under the tank – hides a 1.0-liter two-cylinder flat engine with 106 hp. It may not sound very impressive for this price, but who cares about power when you’re being looked at as a person who bought a motorcycle worth an entire car park? It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, so get ready not only to ride but also to work. With a weight of 239 kg, this “toy” has Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes because, of course, you need to stop this metal wallet on wheels somehow. Exclusivity? Only the chosen ones can afford such luxury, and most likely, these are the same people who order coffee with gold flakes.
