Bikers are passionate about their hobby, and many live and breathe two wheels. So when it comes to settling in for a night in front of the telly or at the cinema, a film featuring motorbikes is a top choice.
By Gemma Rathbone
Motorbikes have a starring role in many classic action films and are often part of some of the most iconic scenes in blockbuster films.
Who can forget Tom Cruise riding along the highway as an F14 flies overhead in Top Gun. Or Arnie demanding: “I need your boots, your clothes and your motorcycle” in Terminator 2.
As well as these infamous motorbike cameos, there are many flicks partly or wholly dedicated to two wheels.
In no particular order, here is a list of favourites as voted by Confused.com customers:
On Any SundayA must-watch for racing fans, this documentary follows the lives of motorbike racers including Steve McQueen, David Evans and Mert Lawwell. Asking: “Why do they do it?”, the film looks at the people who devote, and risk, their lives to racing.
Packed full of adrenaline, it is one of those awe-inspiring films that will make your chicken strips seem a mile wide.
As life-long biker Marc puts it: “There is nothing better than a day spent dirt biking than sitting back with a beer and On Any Sunday.”
The World’s Fastest IndianStarring the legendary Anthony Hopkins, The World’s Fastest Indian tells the story of Burt Munro, who has spent 25 years working on his 1920 Indian to make it go faster. He dreams of leaving New Zealand for the Bonneville Salt Flats, where he hopes to set a new record.
A real heartwarmer, it got many votes in our poll.
FasterNarrated by bike-mad actor Ewan McGregor, Faster follows the riders in the 2001 and 2002 MotoGP seasons. All the usual suspect are there – Valentino Rossie, Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi, Carlos Checa and John Hopkins – and the film captures all the emotion superbly.
It is the ideal choice for a Sunday afternoon in the winter months when the season is over.
TT3D – Closer to the EdgeWhat could be better than the combination of fast bikes competing in the world’s most infamous street race and 3D technology on the big screen?
TT3D follows sideburned racer Guy Martin and his colleagues during the Isle of Man TT 2010. The challenging mountain circuit throws up huge dangers for the riders and spectators, and this film is a no-holds-barred account of the reality of road racing.
“No film has ever captured a sporting event so well,” explains TT-wannabe Simon. “An absolute must-see, and just as good if you’re not into bikes.”
Silver Dream RacerDescribed as “Not bad in its day” by two-wheel enthusiast Stephen, Silver Dream Racer is a 1980 film starring none other than David Essex.
As a young, hot-headed motorbike enthusiast he inherits the prototype for a ridiculously fast machine designed by his brother. He secures finance, and heads off to Silverstone, the home of motor racing, to challenge for the world championship.
Without wishing to spoil the ending for those yet to see it, the crash was mentioned as the best moment by many bikers.
We reckon these are the top motorbike films, based on the comments of fellow bikers, but perhaps you have something to add or another suggestion? Let us know via Twitter @Confused_com and we’ll get out the popcorn.
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