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Three interesting motorcycles make appearances in the movie…
The running joke is that Batman’s only superpower is his vast wealth, but we all know the truth: his real power is all his wonderful toys. Beyond the utility belt and Batmobile, one of his most iconic gadgets has always been The Batcycle. The fact it made an appearance in the 2022 film The Batman was no real surprise. But the fact we were treated to two other customized bikes in the film made the event that much sweeter.
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Each one of these rides is unique, but all three fit perfectly within the dark, gritty backdrop of this Gotham City.
The Batcycle
We’ve seen many iterations of the Batcycle in movies and even the 1960s television show, but this one is different on several levels. Dreamt up by digital artist Ash Thorp, who has collaborated with Ken Block, it’s grounded in reality. The end result is something Bruce Wayne could have built himself in the Batcave.
Replete in the design are cues hearkening to American muscle cars, giving the Batcycle a connection to the film’s Batmobile. Thorp says he was going not only for something real, but a design which would scare the bad guys. Considering that’s Batman’s whole thing, it makes sense.
The end result is an exposed trellis frame, inspired by the Ducati Monster. That huge engine is made out of two BMW boxers taken apart and put one of top of the other. Using the Suzuki Hayabusa as inspiration, Thorp extended the swingarm and fitted a huge rear tire, giving the bike a more aggressive, athletic stance, even if it’s not entirely practical.
Many of the Batcycle’s parts are custom-made, like the tank, seat, and tail. A Ducati of some sort donated the front forks and cowl. In the end it’s not a thing of great sleekness and beauty like you might be used to seeing from Hollywood, but instead it’s a gritty, more grounded thing a man on a mission for vengeance might build.
