Celebrities from the film and sports fraternities in any country enjoy an unprecedented level of fame as they are loved by millions and millions of people. Another fact that is not hidden is huge amounts of money they earn, thereby helping them to lead a lavish lifestyle. These statistics are exponentially higher in a country like India, where these celebrities are labelled as icons. Due to the amount of money earned by them, stars are able to purchase huge houses, dine in expensive restaurants and most of all, drive fancy vehicles. There are plenty of celebrities in India who are bike lovers and own some superb machines. Some of the stars who own a fantastic motorcycles include superstar Salman Khan, John Abraham and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the Indian cricket team.
For a number of years now, actor Salman Khan has been known for his masculine personality and has been dubbed by some as the 'Bad Boy' of Bollywood. The actor was loved for his stylish and action packed performances in films like Dabangg, Wanted, Ready and Ek Tha Tiger. What a lot of people do not know is that Salman Khan is an avid lover of vehicles, bikes in particular. He was seen riding the Suzuki Hayabusa in his film Partner, which also starred actor Govind and Lara Dutta. The actor is also the owner of limited edition motorcycle, a blue Suzuki Intruder M1800RZ. This mean machine is powered by a 1.8-litre engine, which generates an amazing output of 127 bhp and peak torque of 160 Nm. Khan has been spotted riding his beloved motorcycle on Mumbai roads several times.
A close friend of Salman Khan and another hunk from Bollywood, Sanjay Dutt, owns a number of vehicles. When his twins, Shahraan and Iqra, were born, the actor gifted a Rolls-Royce Ghost to his wife Manyata. Known for living life big, Sanjay Dutt lived up to his image when he purchased a Harley Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle some time ago. According to sources, Dutt owned another Harley Davidson before this, which he sold off due to some issues. Powered by a 1.6-litre Twin Cam 96B engine, this bike generates peak torque of around 126 Nm and can reach a top speed of around 170 kmph.
If there is one Indian actor who known throughout the country for his love and passion for bikes and cars, it is John Abraham. The actor, known for his roles in films like Dhoom, Madras Cafe, Zinda and Race 2, is the owner of multiple cars and bikes, which includes a Lamborghini Gallardo and a Suzuki Hayabusa. Recently, the actor tweeted about his accident on a 1000 cc motorcycle. Abraham also got a custom bike made from Rajputana Customs, which is called the Light Foot. This beautiful looking motorcycle runs on a single-cylinder RE 500 cc engine. Said to be inspired from early 20th century models that were used in American bike races. A good friend of John Abraham is the captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is also a die-hard lover of bikes. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has gained huge popularity in the past 6 years, during which he lead the Indian team to triumphs in the 2007 World T20 Championships and the 2011 World Cup. Currently, Dhoni owns the powerful Yamaha RD350 motorcycle, which is considered to be a legend in its class. In an interview conducted sometime ago, the cricketer told the media about how he dreamt owning the RD350 when he was a kid and used to practice.
