Tuesday, 7 January 2020

15 Celebrities Who Are Always Spotted On Their Motorcycles

Celebrities need to unwind, just like the rest of us, and what better way to do it than going on a motorcycle ride?



Motorcycles are a passion that everyone from regular "everyday folk" to celebrities are drawn to. The excitement... the feeling of freedom... being at one with nature and the surroundings are an addiction enjoyed by anyone and everyone. It doesn't matter what walk of life a person is from, motorcycles seem to have the same effect on all riders. This addiction results in many motorcyclists having multiple motorcycles in their "stable of bikes".
One huge difference with celebrities is that anytime they try to do anything in the public eye, there is usually someone watching and taking pictures of them somewhere along the way... and going out for a ride enjoying their motorcycle hobby is no exception. Their fans are excited to see what their favorite celebrity is out doing and what motorcycles they are riding. And most likely, this may have a slight influence on what motorcycle a fan may decide to purchase for themselves.
Read below 15 Celebrities Who Are Always Spotted On Their Motorcycles.

15Keanu Reeves





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Keanu got hooked on motorcycles a bit later than some of our other featured celebrities. At the age of 22, he purchased his first bike, a Kawasaki 600 Enduro, after filming a movie in Germany. He continued to add to his collection, which now totals 15, buying everything from cruisers to sportbikes. In 2006, Keanu along with business partner, Gard Hollinger, started Arch Motorcycle Company. They have started production of motorcycles that are a bit of a cross between a cruiser and a sportbike.

14Richard Hammond





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Richard, who is best known from the television shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. His vast personal collection of bikes includes many different styles, makes, and models. He has even penned a book, A Short History of the Motorcycle, about the attraction to motorcycling.

13Jay Leno





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It is reported that Jay Leno has 117 motorcycles in his collection. The majority in his collection are vintage, including the world's most expensive collection of Brough Superiors. Jay purchased his first Brough in the 1980s, a 1939 model for $5,000... it is now worth a half a million dollars. At 67 years of age, Jay plans on riding motorcycles as long as he is able to.

12Tom Cruise





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Tom Cruise's passion for motorcycles spans most of his life, riding since he was 10 years old. He has carried this passion into his movies, incorporating motorcycles into the storyline whenever he can. Tom's personal stable of bikes contains at least 10. From his first movie riding a motorcycle, Top Gun on a Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R, to his most recent movie, Top Gun 2 riding a Kawasaki Ninja H2, it most likely won't be his last.

11Brad Pitt





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Most celebrities have their own collection of toys and Brad Pitt is no exception. Brad has quite the varied motorcycle collection, which is made up of numerous Ducati's, Husqvarna, KTM, and an Indian Larry. He apparently bought an Ecosse Titanium Series XX for an estimated $300,000, and has been seen riding it in the Los Angeles area.

10Pink





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Singer Pink carries her "tough girl" image into her personal life on the back of her motorcycles. Her husband, Carey Hart, a professional freestyle motocross champ, even built her a motorbike after she gave birth to their second child. Pink and Carey have been spotted riding together frequently. They have also introduced their children to the motorcycle passion with their own two-wheel rides.

9Orlando Bloom





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Orlando has been riding motorcycles since he was a child. Influenced by a television show, he started out riding a trials bike, learning how to ride up and over bales and logs. Numerous bikes make up his collection, including a Husqvarna and a KTM 500 which he is considering trying Supermotoracing with. Orlando can be seen touring L.A. with his dog Mighty riding along in a tank bag.

8Charlie Hunnam





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Actor Charlie Hunnam has been riding motorcycles since his childhood but never owned one until his adult years. His portrayal of Jax, on Sons of Anarchy, rekindled his love of motorcycles. Now he spends most of his time getting around on his motorbikes while his car has been parked.

7Jason Momoa





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Jason was first introduced to motorcycles at the age of six and purchased his first when he was 19. He has memories of watching his Mom riding her motorcycle when he was a child. Jason made a lifelong dream come true by building a Harley Davidson motorcycle with a motor he bought when he was 19. They plan on keeping this motorbike in the family as it is extra special... Jason's two children assisted him with the process as part of a Father's Day gift.

6Gerard Butler





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Actor Gerard Butler has been riding motorcycles for many years. He enjoys taking trips on the back of his bikes in the United States, as well as other countries. In 2017, Gerard was involved in an accident when a driver pulled out in front of him while he was on his motorcycle.  Even after suffering a fractured foot, cuts, and bruises, it has not scared him away from riding.

5Alanis Morissette





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Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette has only been riding motorcycles for 15 years, starting out when she was 30 years old. She has had a few bikes but was most often spotted out riding her Ducati Monster. After giving birth to her third child in August, she may be a bit preoccupied for the time being.

4Justin Timberlake





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Singer Justin Timberlake does not have an extensive motorcycle collection compared to other celebrities that ride. He started out riding 10 years ago on his custom Harley Davidson bike. He still rides this bike and has not yet added to his collection.

3Bradley Cooper





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Bradley Cooper has been riding motorcycles for many years. He has been spotted out riding a variety of makes and models including a KTM RC6, Triumph Thruxton, BMW, numerous Ducati's, and an Aprilia. In the movie A Star is Born, Bradley rode a 2016 Harley Davidson CVO Breakout.

2Adam Levine





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Maroon 5's lead singer, Adam Levine, is also an avid motorcyclist. He has been seen riding a Triumph Bonneville and a Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy. Adam's most famous picture on a bike, with the ladies anyway, is probably the picture where he posed nude, laying across the seat and tank of the bike.

1Stephen King





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When Stephen King is not busy writing, he spends his free time riding around the U.S. on his motorcycle. Along with his son, they wrote a novella, Throttle, about a motorcycle gang. When Stephen made a guest appearance on the TV hit show Sons of Anarchy, he was given a Harley Davidson Road Glide to ride.

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