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Bikes on film

From Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper riding across America to Marlon Brando and his motorcycle gang terrorizing the local population, the film industry has created some of the most iconic motorcycles. What are the most iconic moments in film history motorcycle?

The first film that has to be mentioned is Easy Rider, the bikes that were built by custom builders and helicopter Ben Vaughs Cliff Hardy created a truly iconic motorcycle. Using the ex-police Harley Davidson Hydra Glide were specially designed with Peter Fondas bicycle decorated with stars of the iconic 'Stripes'.

Before Marlon Brando became old and overweight was the star of the film classic motorcycles. The Triumph Thunderbird 650cc Brando belonged to himself. Brando and the other members of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club terrorized a small town. The city was based on the riots in Hollister, where a biker gang invaded the small town of Hollister in California. The movie poster of the mark resting on his win is a true picture icon.

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