From Terminator to Hell Ride, Harley-Davidson motorcycles have been featured in several Hollywood movies. Harleys have made it to Hollywood not just because of their speed and performance but also due to their massive charisma. There is hardly any other brand of motorcycle that has enjoyed that much stardom on-screen. As a tribute to this iconic brand, we will look at some of the famous Harley-Davidsons in movies.
Popular Movies Featuring Harleys
In the following paragraphs, we shed light on the famous Harley-Davidson motorcycles featured in movies.
Harley Davidson Fat Boy Featured in Wild Hogs
In this comedy movie, Woody, played by John Travolta, owns a huge FLSTSFE Fat Boy. While the movie features many other motorbikes, this one appeared in several scenes. The Harley Davidsons Fat Boys are known for their road prowess and incredible look. The Harley Davidson Fat Boy featured in the movie was powered by a 103 twin cam engine churning out over 100 ft-lbs torque.
Harley Davidson Chopper Featured in Ghost Rider
Nicholas Cage wasn’t the only leading star in the movie, Ghost Rider. The custom Panhead-based Chopper that the Ghost Rider rides in the movie was a powerful character in itself. The 11-feet long bike was over 500 lbs in weight.
The detailing in the motorbike’s body with the skull, bones, and flame covering the chopper spoke for itself.
That said, in reality the wheels of the motorbike don’t light on fire and doing that is not street-legal anyway. If you wish to ride in a chopper yourself, here is a list of used chopper motorcycles for sale in the UAE.
Harley Davidson V-Rod Concept Featured in Green Hornet
When discussing Harley-Davidsons in movies, the customised V-Rod featured in Green Hornet cannot be forgotten. The motorbike showcased in the movie, featured some unique modifications such as a chopped rear-fender, customized diamond-stitched leather seat, destroyer wheels, and rear set foot controls, among others. Moreover, the motorbike was powered by a VT 1300 cc engine.
Harley Davidson Fat Boy Featured in Terminator 2 Judgment Day
Among popular Harley-Davidsons in movies, the 1991 Harley Fat Boy also left quite a mark. It is believed that many moviegoers actually brought a Fat Boy Harley for themselves after watching it in the action movie. The Fat Boy featured in the movie had a top speed of around 92 mph. The bike was powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled 1338cc 45-degree V-Twin power plant engine and it could churn out about 50 hp.
Harley Davidson Chopper Featured in Easy Rider
Easy Rider released in 1969 featured several legendary motorbikes, one of which was the Harley-Davidson Chopper. The customized Harley had a panhead engine, a 45-degree of extended forks and hi-rise handlebars, giving the motorbike a very distinguished look.
Harley Davidson Panhead FLH Featured X-Men Origins Wolverine
What’s better than X-Man? One of the X-men riding a Harley, that too a Panhead FLH Harley! Some of the most impactful action scenes of the movies featured Harley. In addition to its style and sleekness, the motorbike had a-game when it comes to performance. The Harley-Davidson Panhead FLH in the movie was capable of producing 60 hp and 65-ft lbs torque.
Harley Davidson Softail Springer Classic Featured in Indiana Jones
The Harley bike shone to light in the famous Indian Jones movie. The Harley Davidson Softail Springer Classic has an athletic body. Moreover, the bike was made to look older to better fit the movie.
The Harley Davidson bike was featured in the action-packed chase scenes. The motorbike was made lightweight by reducing about 30kgs and was boosted by roughly around a 30 hp in order to meet the high speed stunt requirements of the movie.
Harley Davidson FXR Super Glide Featured in Pulp Fiction
The FXR Super Glide featured in Pulp Fiction was a slick motorcycle used by Bruce Willis to escape an extremely dangerous situation. The 1986 model featured in the movie was powered by a four stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine that churned up to 58 horsepower and could hold a top speed of about 105 mph.
Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper Featured in Hell Ride
Hell Ride released in 2008 featured a variety of motorcycles, including several Harley-Davidson models. But the Shovelhead Chopper, also known as “The Gent,” captured everyone’s attention the minute it made an appearance on screen. The Harley-Davidson in the movie was in a white, red, and black color combination, giving the bike a somewhat retro appeal.
Those were some of the popular Harley-Davidsons in movies. If you’re a Harley fan, read these interesting facts about Harley Davidson. Moreover, if you are looking for a ride for yourself, here is a list of used motorcycles for sale in the UAE.
That said, if you want to visit a showroom, here is a list of popular motorcycle showrooms in the UAE.
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