Since the news jumped that the last motorcycle bought by Elvis Presley was going to be auctioned, along with some of his most desired cars, it was speculated that it would become the most expensive motorcycle in history.

There was talk that the wonderful Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide black and blue sky acquired by the King of Rock and Roll in 1976, a year before he died, could reach 2 million dollars by hammering.

The motorcycle was called to pulverize records, especially considering that, like King Midas himself, Elvis seemed to turn everything he touched into gold. However, to the surprise of many, the final price of the piece has been quite far from expected: $ 800,000.

A considerable figure that has only earned him the third place on the podium of the most expensive auctioned motorcycles, above the Fat Boy that Schwarzenegger rode in 'Terminator 2' ($ 512,000) or the Pope Francis Dyna Super Glide ( $ 327,000).

The Elvis ex-motorcycle was close to reaching the second position of the outstanding ranking, which will continue to keep the Cyclone Board Track Racer of 1915, whose price amounted to $ 852,000. Of course, this is an exclusive model that only 12 units were manufactured and its owner was nothing less than the mythical Steve Mcqueen, which also increased its value.

Further, the King's motorcycle of the $ 929,000 of the Vincent Black Lightning, of 1951, has remained. Curiously, the highest bid for this other completely original racing machine, arrived by telephone from Australia, to the auction held at the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Be that as it may, you have to be very, very fanatical to pay for that real fortune for a 43-year-old motorcycle with which Elvis only rolled 126 miles (203 km), as recorded on his odometer. It is rumored that "The King" only led her from California to her Graceland mansion, Memphis (USA), where she had her residence.

Actually, the great Elvis was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. However, during a successful career as a singer and actor he did not accumulate many motorcycles, but acquired them by simple whim and used to give them up later for charitable purposes. Of course, it is an open secret that he felt a weakness for the Harley-Davidsons, as was the case with the Cadillac.

The Electra Glide, first launched in 1955, with a 1207 cc V-Twin Shovelhead engine, was one of the many cravings of the Rock and Roll King.

He bought it brand new on August 11, 1976 at an official Harley-Davidson dealership. Although there are no photos of Elvis riding on the back of his Electra Glide, there is no doubt that he was the owner, as evidenced by the document of the first purchase record in the name of the artist.

Its customization was done following the tastes of the iconic artist: a new combination of colors, stitched leather upholstery, endless chrome accessories ..., resulting in a dream piece. But, it is unknown why, just one year after buying it, Elvis decided to get rid of it making it an object of desire for collectors.

In fact, before joining the auction organized by the GSW Auctions at the Hard Rock Café in Hollywood, the Insgne motorcycle remained for more than three decades on display, locked in the showcases of the 'Pioneer Auto Museum', in Murdo, Dakota. South, far from the reach of curious hands, that's why its state of conservation is worthy of admiration.

After knowing the details, how do you see it? If your pocket allowed ... would you pay a price like that for your idol's motorcycle?

Since the news jumped that the last motorcycle bought by Elvis Presley was going to be auctioned, along with some of his most desired cars, it was speculated that it would become the most expensive motorcycle in history.

There was talk that the wonderful Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide black and blue sky acquired by the King of Rock and Roll in 1976, a year before he died, could reach 2 million dollars by hammering.

The motorcycle was called to pulverize records, especially considering that, like King Midas himself, Elvis seemed to turn everything he touched into gold. However, to the surprise of many, the final price of the piece has been quite far from expected: $ 800,000.

A considerable figure that has only earned him the third place on the podium of the most expensive auctioned motorcycles, above the Fat Boy that Schwarzenegger rode in 'Terminator 2' ($ 512,000) or the Pope Francis Dyna Super Glide ( $ 327,000).

The Elvis ex-motorcycle was close to reaching the second position of the outstanding ranking, which will continue to keep the Cyclone Board Track Racer of 1915, whose price amounted to $ 852,000. Of course, this is an exclusive model that only 12 units were manufactured and its owner was nothing less than the mythical Steve Mcqueen, which also increased its value.

Further, the King's motorcycle of the $ 929,000 of the Vincent Black Lightning, of 1951, has remained. Curiously, the highest bid for this other completely original racing machine, arrived by telephone from Australia, to the auction held at the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Be that as it may, you have to be very, very fanatical to pay for that real fortune for a 43-year-old motorcycle with which Elvis only rolled 126 miles (203 km), as recorded on his odometer. It is rumored that "The King" only led her from California to her Graceland mansion, Memphis (USA), where she had her residence.

Actually, the great Elvis was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. However, during a successful career as a singer and actor he did not accumulate many motorcycles, but acquired them by simple whim and used to give them up later for charitable purposes. Of course, it is an open secret that he felt a weakness for the Harley-Davidsons, as was the case with the Cadillac.

The Electra Glide, first launched in 1955, with a 1207 cc V-Twin Shovelhead engine, was one of the many cravings of the Rock and Roll King.

He bought it brand new on August 11, 1976 at an official Harley-Davidson dealership. Although there are no photos of Elvis riding on the back of his Electra Glide, there is no doubt that he was the owner, as evidenced by the document of the first purchase record in the name of the artist.

Its customization was done following the tastes of the iconic artist: a new combination of colors, stitched leather upholstery, endless chrome accessories ..., resulting in a dream piece. But, it is unknown why, just one year after buying it, Elvis decided to get rid of it making it an object of desire for collectors.

In fact, before joining the auction organized by the GSW Auctions at the Hard Rock Café in Hollywood, the Insgne motorcycle remained for more than three decades on display, locked in the showcases of the 'Pioneer Auto Museum', in Murdo, Dakota. South, far from the reach of curious hands, that's why its state of conservation is worthy of admiration.

After knowing the details, how do you see it? If your pocket allowed ... would you pay a price like that for your idol's motorcycle?