Tomahawk motorbike can't cut it on the road

Chrysler has put a $555,000 ($NZ940,000) price tag on collector editions of the Dodge Tomahawk four-wheel motorcycle shown at the Detroit motor show in January.

Up to 10 of the motorcycles, with 373kW (500bhp) V10 engines and theoretical top speeds of 484km/h, will be built for customers willing to put deposits on them, Chrysler said.

One of the 680kg Tomahawks is already being built for sale through the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalogue.

The Tomahawks won't be fully drivable and are not licensed for use on public roads or highways.