The most absurd purchase is no longer the Ferrari Luce for 40 million: introducing the flying motorcycle Volonaut
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The most absurd purchase is no longer the Ferrari Luce for 40 million: introducing the flying motorcycle Volonaut

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General31 August 2026 at 13:14

The company Volonaut developed a flying motorcycle that is being considered one of the hardest purchases to justify. The article mentions that previously the title of most absurd purchase belonged to the Ferrari Luce, sold for 40 million dollars.

The flying motorcycle Volonaut costs 880,000 dollars. This high price places it in the category of millionaire whims, people with great economic power who can afford extreme expenses.

The motorcycle can stay in the air for a maximum of ten minutes. This limited flight time raises questions about the practical utility of the vehicle, especially when compared to its high price.

The article presents this purchase as an example of extravagant spending, positioning it among the most difficult acquisitions to justify, alongside other extreme luxuries like the mentioned Ferrari.

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