Biker’s Flu Spreading In Hollywood
Biking Is Not Just Going From Source To Destination – It Is Much More Beautiful Than That. Don’t You Believe Us? Your Favourite Hollywood Star Can Give You The Answer!
Wheels have been the moving force of human beings. Imagine your life without them – it will be as empty as a well on a barren island. While they move us to places – wheels have been co-existing with us from way back then we might even know of. Talking about wheels and not including two-wheelers is a bit of an unfair task. We can give a huge thanks to Karl von Drais – the man who invented the bicycle in 1817 and Gottlieb Daimler – the German engineer popular for making his first invention in the motorcycle world. Since then, the world has never looked back and love for riding on those two wheels has been multiplying. As we have different likings – some people live to listen to that roaring two-wheeler engine. But have you ever wondered what motorcycle your favourite celebrity drives? If you have not, welcome to the right place because we have got some of your favourite artists and some of their favourite bikes!
Brad Pitt - Ecosse Titanium Series XX
From acting in some of the greatest Hollywood movies of all time to producing them – William Bradley Pitt is an American celebrity popular for his outstanding work in all-time classic titles; Fight Club and World War Z.
Everyone knows how good he acts but very less people are familiar with his roaring love for superbikes. He has got a very wide collection of bikes from which all of them represents his love for two-wheelers pretty adamantly. He also owns the world’s most expensive bike i.e., Ecosse Titanium Series XX.
We can give a huge thanks to Karl von Drais – the man who invented the bicycle in 1817 and Gottlieb Daimler – the German engineer popular for making his first invention in the motorcycle
From the looks of it alone, if someone was coming padded up in this superbike – the respect for that person will automatically increase. It tags along with a displaced 2,049 CC billet engine which produces a total horsepower of around 220 HP – which is enough to compete with a four-wheeler. With a 9-grade titanium ceramic exhaust – the sound itself can give chills down your throat.
Tom Cruise - Vyrus 987 C3 V4
Labelled as the sexiest man alive in 1990, this Hollywood A-lister can get anyone he has his eye set upon. From Top Gun to working in some legendary classics like Mission Impossible – Tom Cruise is one of the most handsome and lively actors in Hollywood.
When it comes to bikes – his love for speed is clearly visible to everyone. With Vyrus 987 in his collection – he holds the title of owning the world’s fastest production bike right now. In the first look itself, you will feel track ready all of a sudden. You might have held many throttles in your life but holding a Vyrus 987 in your hand is nothing less than getting to know the holy grail itself.
Talking about specifications, this is a naked bike with an excellent in-house cooling system. With a 1198CC engine by Ducati – the 987 also includes a supercharger which makes things more interesting. The engine is water-cooled and is a 1098R. Almost immediately you can see the track orientation that it possesses. If you want to see biker’s heaven – it is right here.
Hugh Laurie – Yamaha XJR 1300
Not The Nine O'Clock News is how this Television expert entered the arrears of Television. As of now, with many years of hard work – Hugh has become the highest-paid celebrity who works on television.
Out of all, Hugh is seen cruising in his Triumph Bonneville all around the streets of Los Angeles. Apart from Triumph, there are some legendary superbikes in his collection too. Not all about superbikes, but we are interested in his Yamaha XJR 1300.
Have you ever wondered what motorcycle your favourite celebrity drives? If not, welcome to the right place.
It is one of the greatest cruise and powerful bikes. With a 1251 CC petrol 4-stroke engine, it comes with a 5-speed transmission, air cooling and fuel injection technology. Surprisingly, you will also find transistor-controlled ignition also known as TCI. Front and rear brakes are equipped with hydraulic systems with telescopic forks and swingarm rear suspension.
Keanu Reeves – Arch KRGT 1
Born to a geologist and an English costume designer – this Hollywood actor made everything possible by himself. Keanu Reeves is an actor which you can’t unsee, be it any action, drama, or thriller – Keanu has this personality, so charming that you’ll fall in love with him instantly.
You might have fallen in love with the Matrix’s Neo but his love for bikes is something that outshines everybody. He all out went on to create his own company which deals in manufacturing and designing custom bikes. He, along with Gard Hollinger came with their first ever bike that encapsulated reeves’ vision of making something unique and fast.
It is called KRGT (Keanu Reeves Gard Hollinger) 1. In the first look – you will feel like seeing something straight out of 2007’s hit Ghostrider. With the lightweight billet aluminium and single tube backbone frame, the bike looks like it’s really not that big. ARCH / S&S 124ci V-Twin powers this beast along with Öhlins providing for the suspension.
Olivia Munn – Triumph Bonneville
An Asian American actress who started her career in Hollywood as a host for an established gaming network – G4. She has starred in popular movie titles like X-Men, Ride Along, and The Predator. Not only acting but this Hollywood star loves her bikes too.
Going for a Triumph is not what everyone can do. Originally this bike was manufactured from 1959 to 1975 as T120 and afterwards, it came to be known as one of the most popular bikes by the brand and was upgraded into a model named T-140. Bonneville marks a minimalistic design with a café racer chassis and it got every of the Triumph DNA that you are looking for.
Talking about some specifications, it bags a 1200CC liquid-cooled engine with a twin chrome silencer for that muscular sound. Also taking full advantage of Sequential electronic fuel injection technology, from handling to performance – everything feels great.
Orlando Bloom – BMW S1000R
Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Copeland Bloom – as big as the name of this British actor is, his contribution to the industry also weighs on the same scale. Lord of the rings and The Hobbit are the most popular projects that he has worked on.
If you do get a chance to roam the wild streets of California – you might catch a glimpse of Orlando roaming on one of his super beasts with his little pet dog. By the looks of it, BMW is his favourite motorcycle brand as he owns some of the classics made by the latter. With a collection, this big, S1000R is one that shines out for everyone.
Talking of the bike – it looks absolutely beautiful. It follows the accurate BMW theme of white, blue, and sometimes red blemishes all around. R stands for racing in the name and the 999CC liquid-cooled, four-cylinder engine justifies every bit of it very clearly.
From the September-October-November 2022 issue of FHM India.
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