Motorcycles have always been a symbol of unrestrainedness and freedom. The many films in which they appeared also added to their cult status. After them, many even got the nickname "biker" movie, since they were almost the main stars. That's why we compiled a filmography of motorbikes that almost overshadowed their "teammates" in movies like Naked in the Saddle and Savage, even such big movie names as Dennis Hopper and Marlon Brando.
Z engines there are many stereotypes involved, and they have a hand in it films, which cemented certain characteristics to them. Above all, in connection with motorbikes, freedom is the first thing that comes to mind, in fact it's all about complete freedom, conjured up by riding a motorcycle. Which is one of the stupidest, but at the same time somewhat true stereotypes. Let's calmly add to that insubordination, rebellion and even apostasy.
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These types of engines are far from just a means of transport, they are Lifestyle and an escape from modernity, which always "removes" a new piece from us primal feeling. That's why we love them so much, and that's why so many stereotypes are attached to them.
See the film history of engines in the gallery
Honda CL350 (1969) – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Yamaha YDS-3 (1965) – The Born Losers (1967)
Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster (1967) – The Born Losers (1967)
Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glid (1976) – The Girl on the Motorcycle (1968)
Triumph TR5 Trophy (1952) - Happy Days (TV series 1974 - 1984)
Kawasaki KZ 900P (1975) – CHipS (TV series 1977 – 1983)
Triumph TT Special 650 – The Great Escape (1963)
BSA Lightning A65L (1965) – Thunderball (1965)
Harley-Davidson Electra Drive (1972) – Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
Harley-Davidson Panhead (1957) – The Wild Angels (1966)
Harley-Davidson Hydraglide "Captain America" (1950) - Easy Rider (1969)
Honda XL500 – Knightsrider (1981)
Dnepr MT-11 (1988)- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Harley-Davidson XLCR Cafe Racer (1988) – Black Rain (1989)
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy FLSTF (1990) – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Harley-Davidson FXR Super Glide (1986) – Pulp Fiction (1994)
Kawasaki GPZ900R (1985) – Top Gun (1986)
Kawasaki GPZ900R (1985) – Top Gun (1986)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (2003) – Kill Bill (2003)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (2003) – Kill Bill (2003)
Zero Engineering Type 6 ”Samurai Chopper” (2008) – Iron Man (2008)
BMW M 800 GS (2012) – The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
BMW M 800 GS (2012) – The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Ducati Diavel (2014) – Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2014) – RoboCop (2014)
