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.

10 picture cars from the big screen on display...

With museums, cinemas, exhibitions and conventions shut down for the past eight months and likely for the foreseeable future, I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my previous finds from the big and small screen. Today I thought we could enjoy ten famous picture cars from the movie world of road trips, musicals, sci-fi, crime, comedy, action and super-heroics.

Grease Lightning 1946 Ford custom convertible from Grease

First up is the fantasy Grease Lightning from one of my all-time favourite musicals, 1978's Grease big screen adaptation. This cool car featured in the romantic comedy-musical's Greased Lightning dream sequence and at the end when Olivia Newton-John's 'Sandy' and John Travolta's 'Danny' miraculously fly off into the sky.

I snapped this fabulous auto on display at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds on loan from L.A.'s Petersen Automotive Museum in December 2012.

Optimus Prime Peterbilt Model-375 truck

from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Next up is the leader of the Autobots, 'Optimus Prime', in truck mode from the 2009 live-action sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

This big rig truck and other vehicles from the movie were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema and beside the Cinerama Dome in June 2009, plus Optimus Prime and Bumblebee could also be spotted in a similar location in June 2011 for Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

1970 Ford Escort RS1600 from Fast & Furious 6

Back in May 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood theme park had the cars from Fast & Furious 6 on display, including this blue and white beauty driven by Paul Walker in the high-octane movie sequel.

Fans of the film franchise can also enjoy these other cars, costumes and props from the Fast & Furious movies.

Interpol Le Maximum car from Muppets Most Wanted

Next up is this fun little car prop from 2014's Muppets Most Wanted movie, driven by Ty Burrell's French Interpol agent 'Jean Pierre Napoleon'.

Make sure you check out more screen-used costumes and props from Muppets Most Wanted on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre around the film's U.S. release.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS from Jack Reacher

In December 2012 Tom Cruise starred as the titular 'Jack Reacher' in the movie adaptation of Lee Child's literary character.

He drove this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS car in the film and it was photographed on display outside ArcLight Hollywood cinema that Christmas.

1963 VW Beetle from Herbie: Fully Loaded

In 2005 Lindsay Lohan starred in the movie Herbie: Fully Loaded, in which the Volkswagen Beetle with a  personality of its own headed to NASCAR with the actress for all-new adventures.

This 1963 VW Beetle was photographed alongside another 'Herbie' race car from 1997's made-for-TV movie, The Love Bug, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in July 2009.

1949 Jaguar from Gangster Squad

2013's period crime drama, Gangster Squad, was set in L.A. during the 1940s when mob boss Mickey Cohen caused all kinds of trouble.

This sexy 1949 Jaguar driven by Emma Stone in the film was photographed at an exhibit to promoted the movie's theatrical release at the Petersen Automotive Museum in January 2013, and if you like this sleek motor be sure to check out more cars, costumes and props from Gangster Squad on display.

DeLorean time machine from the Back to the Future Trilogy

One of the most iconic cars from the world of cinema is undoubtedly the souped-up DeLorean from the Back to the Future movies, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.

This restored 'hero car' from the trilogy which spanned theatrical releases from 1985 to 1990 was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood's Lower Lot in May 2013.

1966 Ford Thunderbird from Thelma & Louise

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon made cinema history in the 1991 female buddy road trip to end all road trip movies, Thelma & Louise, when they cruised on their misadventures in this Thunderbird convertible.

This iconic movie car was spotted at the Petersen Automotive Museum in December 2012.

Stark Formula 1 race car from Iron Man 2

And finally for this collection of movie memorabilia, this Stark F1 race car was featured in Marvel Studios Iron Man 2 racing through the streets at the Circuit de Monaco in France, where Robert Downey Jr.'s genius inventor playboy 'Tony Stark' was attacked by supervillain 'Whiplash'.

This sporty race car was part of the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibition at The Reagan Library in August 2012.

I hope car enthusiasts and movie aficionados alike have enjoyed this eclectic collection of picture cars. Stay tuned in the future for another look at more cool screen-used costumes and props that I've spied on my travels over the years.

Transformers: The Last Knight movie costumes on display...

When I first saw this display of Middle Ages costumes from Transformers: The Last Knight I did pause for a minute and think, were there any actual costumes in the movie or was it all CGI? Then I remembered, yes there was a time travel flashback element to the past, and these Saxon warrior costumes look even more impressive and menacing up close and in person.

Saxon warrior costumes from
Transformers: The Last Knight

These elaborate costume armours from the fifth installment in the toy-turned-movie franchise, designed by FIDM alumna Lisa Lovaas, were photographed on display at L.A.'s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum on February 6, 2018.

Fans of the robots-in-disguise action franchise can also enjoy all these other Transformers costumes, props and vehicles from the previous live-action movies.

Transformers: The Last Knight movie billboard

Transformers Sector 7 Buggy 52 movie vehicle on display...

When you're out and about on the hunt for new costume and prop exhibits you never know what you'll come across, just like this original picture car featured in 2007's blockbuster hit Transformers on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 30, 2013.

Original Buggy 52 from Transformers at Universal Studios Hollywood

The custom-built Dune Buggy #52 which is used by the government's Sector 7 in the live-action movie adaptation of the popular Hasbro 80's toy line, also seems to have spawned a non-movie Autobot toy called 'Landmine', who was apparently brought to life by the AllSpark pulse wave.

This buggy was on display in the Lower Lot of the theme park near the Transformers 3D simulator ride.

If you're a fan of the robots-in-disguise movies, be sure to also check out Optimus Prime's truck and Autobot cars from the movies, plus original costumes and props from Transformers 2 and more on display.

Transformers movie poster

Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley costumes from Transformers 3...

If you're a fan of the latest Transformers movie, then you'll love these original costumes worn by Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whitely on display at ArcLight Hollywood on June 28, 2011.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie costume exhibit

The on screen couple wear these outfits in the devastated city of Chicago, when 'Sam Witwicky' comes to rescue his new girlfriend, 'Carly Spencer', from the evil Decepticons and their human collaborators.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie poster

Deborah Lynn Scott is responsible for Costume Design of this third live-action installment of Michael Bay's Transformers movies.

Costume worn by Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky

in Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Outfit worn by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Carly Spencer

in Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Be sure to check out more photos of the costume worn by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and a wing-suit from Transformers 3 on display.

Shockwave Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie billboard

And if you love these costumes, you'll go crazy for these photos of Optimus Prime's truck and Bumblebee's new Camaro from Transformers: Dark of the Moon on display.

Optimus Prime truck and Bumblebee car from Transformers 3...

If you're a fan of the heroic transforming Autobots, now's your chance to see Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in vehicle mode in person.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Autobots on display

To promote the opening of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, you'll find Autobot leader, Optimus Prime's truck parked beside the Cinerama Dome along Sunset Boulevard, whilst fan-favourite Bumblebee's Camaro parked outside the ArcLight Hollywood cinema entrance around the corner. These fantastic movie vehicles will be on display from June 28 until July 4, 2011.

Optimus Prime truck from the Transformers movies

The Peterbilt Model-379 truck looks as impressive as the last time it paid a visit to the infamous Cinerama Dome for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009, although the Autobots insignia on his hood is looking slightly tarnished these days, suggesting he's been through the wars since his last appearance.

Optimus Prime Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie billboard

Here's a short video of the iconic movie truck on display.

To mark the release of the new movie, Chevrolet are releasing a 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro Coupe, so true fans can be like 'Sam Witwicky' and buy their own Bumblebee car in Rally Yellow, complete with Autobot logos on the wheel center caps and front fenders.

New Bumblebee Camaro from Transformers: Dark of the Moon

If you like these movie cars, be sure to check out more Autobot vehicles from Transformers 2 on display.

Bumblebee Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie billboard

If you're a Transformers fan be sure to also take a look at these fantastic original costumes from Transformers: Dark of the Moon on display.