10 motorcycles and sidecars from the movies on display...

My picture car roundup proved quite popular last year, so I thought I'd repeat the idea with a collection of motorcycles and sidecars from the big screen. These ten screen-featured gems are from the action, superhero, fantasy and sci-fi genres and captured at theme parks, cinemas and museums over the past decade and more. Full disclosure, I'm not a motorcycle expert, so please don't shout or send any toxic comments as all I'm doing is sharing the photos and descriptions of the bikes that accompanied the exhibits for your enjoyment.

Honda Cota 4RT motorcycle

from The Bourne Ultimatum

First up is the Honda motorcycle used by Matt Damon in 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum, the third installment in the cinematic adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novels about the black-ops character.

This bike was photographed don display in the Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood in July 2009.

Fans of the film franchise can check out more cars, costumes and props from the Jason Bourne film franchise.

BMW S100 RR motorcycle

from Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Next up also from the world of espionage is the motorcycle driven by Tom Cruise as IMF's 'Ethan Hunt' in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.

This bike was photographed exhibited at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in July 2015, and fans of the film franchise can check out these costumes from the Mission: Impossible movies. 

1939 BMW R71 motorcycle and sidecar

from Inglourious Basterds

Traveling back to the past, and this motorcycle and sidecar was featured in Quentin Tarantino's WWII movie Inglourious Basterds from 2009.

This movie vehicle was captured on display at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in January 2015.

1966 Yamaha YDS-3 Batcycle and sidecar

from Batman: The Movie

Speaking of sidecars, Adam West and Burt Ward used this 'Batcycle' as the Dynamic Duo, 'Batman' and 'Robin', in the 1966 movie version of the popular TV series.

This cool comic book vehicle built by Korky's Kustom Studios was photographed on display at L.A.'s Petersen Automotive Museum in December 2012.

1942 WLA motorcycle

from Captain America: The First Avenger

In 2011 the world was introduced to Chris Evans 'Steve Rogers' in Marvel Studios origin story, Captain America: The First Avenger.

The World War II super-soldier was created to battle the Nazis and rode this modified Harley Davidson 'Cross Bones' motorcycle in the film to take on the 'Red Skull' and Hydra.

This motorcycle was photographed on display at The Reagan Library in July 2012, alongside a Hydra motorcycle used in the first Captain America solo movie too.

Yamaha V-Max motorcycle

from Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Sticking to Marvel Comics characters, and Nicolas Cage rode this demonically-altered bike in the 2012 Ghost Rider sequel, Spirit of Vengeance.

This motorcycle was photographed at the Petersen Automotive Museum in February 2012, and you can also check out Idris Elba's motorcycle from Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance that was on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema when the movie was released theatrically.

2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster

from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

In the 2009 live-action Transformers sequel, Revenge of the Fallen, these Can-Am Spyder Roadsters were driven by the human armed forces of NEST (Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty).

This vehicle built by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) was photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in July 2009.

Fans of the robots-in-disguise film franchise can also enjoy these other movie costumes, props and vehicles from Transformers on display.

Gyro-bike from Alita: Battle Angel

In the 2019 big screen adaptation of Alita: Battle Angel, this futuristic gyro-bike was driven by Keean Johnson's character 'Hugo'.

This one-wheeled gyro-bike from the science fiction movie was photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in January 2019.

Dirt bike from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

In the world of romantic fantasy, Taylor Lautner rode this dirt bike as the teen werewolf 'Jacob Black' in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.

This motorcycle, which I believe may be a Harley-Davidson Sprint, was on display at ArcLight Hollywood in November 2011.

Fans of the supernatural vampire saga can also enjoy all these costumes and props from The Twilight Saga.

1939 Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc motorcycle and sidecar

from The Mummy Returns

And finally, this green motorcycle and sidecar rig was featured in The Mummy Returns sequel from 2001.

Fans of the supernatural archeological adventure franchise can enjoy all these other cars, costumes and props from The Mummy trilogy on display.

As you can no doubt see, my knowledge of motorcycles is not extensive, but I hope you've enjoyed this collection of screen-used bikes.

Come back soon for more delights from my archive of movie and television costumes, vehicles and prop exhibits.

Batman and Riddler costumes from Gotham season 5 on display...

DC's Batman television prequel, Gotham, ran for five seasons and explored the early career of police detective 'James Gordon' (played by Ben McKenzie) and 'Bruce Wayne' (David Mazouz) after the death of his parents. The series also shone a seedy spotlight on the origins of some of the Dark Knight's deadliest villains, like 'Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin' (Robin Lord Taylor) and 'Edward Nygma/The Riddler' (Cory Michael Smith). A grown up Bruce Wayne appeared in his Batsuit in Gotham's fifth season series finale.

Batman costume worn by David Mazouz

and Riddler costume worn by Cory Michael Smith in Gotham

These DC character costumes were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries as part of the 13th Art of Television Costume Design exhibition on August 20, 2019.

John Glaser and Joshua Quinn were Costume Designers on the show, with Assistant Costume Designers Rachael Andrews and Rebecca Lasky, plus Costume Supervisors Denise Andres and Laura McCarthy. I especially like the silver and metallic details of this Riddler look.

Fans of Batman can also check out all these other Batsuits worn by the likes of Ben Affleck and Christian Bale, whilst for another version of the Riddler costume, take a look at the one worn by Jim Carrey in 1995's Batman Forever.

Gotham final episodes TV poster

Top picks from the Prop Store and The Comisar Collection TV Treasures Live Auction...

On December 1, 2018, a cool collection of rare and iconic TV Treasures will go under the hammer in a live auction from Prop Store and curated by renowned collector James Comisar. The auction features 400 costumes, props, set decorations and other television memorabilia from shows from the 1960s to 2010s, including Star Trek, Batman, Planet of the Apes, The X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, True Blood, Mork & Mindy, Charmed, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and many more besides. As always I've perused the fantastic auction catalogue to see what resonates most with me and my love of science fiction and comic books.

Visitors costume worn by Andrew Prine

as Steven in V: The Final Battle

One TV mini-series that really captured my imagination as a child in the 1980s was V in 1983, with aliens arriving in their spaceships supposedly in peace, the human Resistance and collaborators evoking WWII, the lizard makeup beneath their human disguises and 'Diana' eating a hamster, it blew my young mind.

Now you can own one of the iconic Visitors costumes designed by Brienne Glyttov and worn by Andrew Prine's 'Steven', who sported this uniform as Security Chief on Diana's L.A. spaceship in 1984's follow-up three-part mini-series, V: The Final Battle.

Bidding for this sci-fi burnt orange costume with its gold and black insignia and trim is expected to range from $1,000-$1,500.

Riddler jacket and vest worn by Frank Gorshin in Batman

Next up is from another TV childhood favourite of mine, the campy 1960s Batman series which starred Adam West and Burt Ward as DC's Dynamic Duo and featured the Caped Crusader's iconic comic book villains like the 'Riddler', played by Frank Gorshin.

This green, wonderfully lined question mark jacket and vest were custom made by Ernie Tarzia and featured in several episodes in the crime-fighting series which ran from 1966 to 1968.

Kapow! Blam! This cool ensemble is expected to sell for around $100,000-$150,000 and I envy the collector who snaps this outfit up.

Fans of the supervillain created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang can also check out Jim Carrey's Riddler movie costume from 1995's Batman Forever on display.

Grecian tunic worn by William Shatner

as Captain Kirk in Star Trek

Next up are two Grecian outfits from the original Star Trek series designed by William Ware Theiss which featured in the iconic 1968 Plato's Stepchildren episode.

The first red and gold costume was worn by William Shatner as 'Captain Kirk' and was the outfit he wore when he famously kissed Nichelle Nichols African-American 'Lieutenant Uhura', the first groundbreaking interracial kiss on broadcast television which marks its 50th anniversary this November 22.

This screen-worn costume from the classic sci-fi series is expected to sell for $40,000-$60,000.

Grecian tunic worn by Leonard Nimoy

as Mr. Spock in Star Trek

Also up for auction is Leonard Nimoy's green and gold costume worn as the Vulcan, 'Spock', also from this iconic episode where the USS Enterprise responds to a distress call from an alien civilization that dress in the same way as the Ancient Greeks.

This authentic tunic from the Series Costume Designer is expected to fetch $20,000-$30,000.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century gold jacket worn by Gil Gerard

And finally, even though there are so many things I'd love to bid on finances permitting, is this futuristic gold jacket worn by the handsome Gil Gerard as 'Buck Rogers', the 20th century astronaut who awakens after being tapped in suspended animation in Earth's far flung future.

When I was a kid I thought Buck was so cool, he got to hang out with the lycra-clad 'Colonel Wilma Deering' and had a robotic sidekick in the form of 'Twiki'.

Gil Gerard wore this jacket (along with similar gold trousers) in various promo materials for the late 1970s/early 1980s sci-fi series and it potentially could be yours for $3,000-$5,000.

Fans of the show can also check out these original costumes and props from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century on display.

Be sure to visit Prop Store's website for all the TV Treasures up for auction this December and details of how to bid (just in time for the gift-giving season, even if it's a gift for yourself).

Justice League movie costume exhibit...

DC's iconic superteam, the Justice League, finally make it to the big screen this November and to promote the comic book movie the ArcLight Hollywood cinema currently has this character exhibit on display in its foyer. I think these are pretty detailed promotional cinema statues and not actual costumes, but hopefully they will prove to be good for costume reference for fans, cosplayers and costumers in the future.

Justice League movie exhibit at ArcLight Hollywood cinema

Michael Wilkinson is Costume Designer on the movie which unites the DC universe's metahumans and crime-fighters 'Cyborg', 'The Flash', Wonder Woman', 'Batman' and 'Aquaman' (and most probably 'Superman' back from the dead too).

Justice League movie billboard

Replicas they may be, but it was still pretty cool to get a closer look at the cinematic designs for Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman.

Cyborg costume from Justice League

First glimpsed in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, in Justice League Ray Fisher plays the cybernetic metahuman 'Victor Stone/Cyborg'.

The Flash costume from Justice League

The Perks of Being a Wallflower's Ezra Miller brings the scarlet speedster 'Barry Allen/The Flash' to life on the big screen.

Wonder Woman costume from Justice League

After smashing box office records for solo superhero origin movies, Gal Gadot is back as 'Diana Prince' the Amazonian Wonder Woman.

Fans of the warrior princess can also check out these original movie costumes from Wonder Woman on display.

Batman costume from Justice League

In the film Ben Affleck reprises his role as billionaire 'Bruce Wayne' and the crime-fighting Caped Crusader.

Over the years The Dark Knight has had many Batsuits (and solo films), this is just one of the costumes he wears in Justice League, so be sure to check out all these other Batman movie costumes.

Aquaman costume from Justice League

Games of Thrones Jason Momoa stars as 'Arthur Curry/Aquaman', king of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis and ruler of Earth's oceans.

Here's hoping I'll get a chance to see the actual costumes from the movie on display in the future.

Justice League movie billboard