Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

From the classic to the contemporary, Juie Merchant takes a pick!

Who doesn't love watching movies?!

Here's a list of motorcycle movies that every biker must watch.

Ranging from underground motorcycle clubs, freewheeling nomads, MotoGP 2010 season, these movies have it all.

So sit back with a huge tub of popcorn and get ready for a movie marathon!

Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man

I am sure the mere mention of the iconic brand 'Harley Davidson' is enough to make you guys sit up and take notice! Yeah guys, it's a Harley Davidson movie through and through with the lead character by the same name, and needless to say the bike too, are the central attractions.

Time to watch Harley Davidson ride away on a Harley Davidson! ;-)

Hell Ride

Hell yeah people... there's the bad ass biker and his gang too! This film is a tribute to outlaw biker films in the sixties and seventies.

Complete with gang wars, the oh-so-bad-and-sexy-bikers, their lifestyles and hot chicks, this film is for that untamed biker within you!

Wild Hogs

Bike rides and adventure go hand in hand and this movie explores the wild side of a biker's life. Here's a group of three men who seek some adventure and spark in their lives and who head out for what turns out to be a ride of their lives.

If you love thrill, adventure and freedom of the roads, then I highly recommend this must-watch movie.

My Bodyguard

And here is bonding over a motorcycle. Two high school boys: one a freshman and the other an emotionally torn boy with a passion for motorcycles, gradually began working on building a bike.

Bonds forged and lifelong friendships made over a motorcycle. If you love bonding with your biker buddies, then this movie is a must-watch.

Biker Boyz

How many of you have had a childhood dream of racing? If you have had those then you sure can relate to this movie. Here's the kid who became a part of underground motorcycle clubs and turned his passion into a profession.

Watch the movie to know the difference between men and boyz!

Motorcycle Diaries

An all-time epic that tells tales of Che Guevara's adventures across South America which initially began on a dilapidated Norton 500. I am sure most of you guys must have heard of this larger-than-life book, later made into a movie.

Draw inspiration and take off on an adventure of your own; make your own life's journey.

The World's Fastest Indian

A film based on New Zealand racer Burt Munro who spent years modifying and rebuilding a 1920 Indian Scout Motorcycle. He then takes the legendary motorcycle to the Utah Bonneville Salt Flats where he's set several land-speed records of which one remains unbroken to this day.

Here's a movie that I recommend for all Indian Motorcycle fans.

Why We Ride?

This movie is for that different breed of humans called motorcyclists and it brings out the true spirit of riders and their passion for motorcycling.

Motorcyclists who love to ride and who ride for a cause. This movie definitely is a nice way to let your families know and feel what riding is all about.

The story spans generations of young and old motorcyclists; a must-watch for one and all.

The Ghost Rider

The movie depicts Nicholas Cage as a famous stunt rider and boy does this man ride! I have seen this movie many times over. Probably the best shots in the movie are when 'Johnny Blaze' becomes the indestructible, motorcycle-riding anti-hero known as the Ghost Rider.

Watch this movie for the crazy stunts and the gradual transition from the best stuntman to a burst-into-flames stunt daredevil.

Fastest

The film is a snapshot of all races of the 2010 MotoGP season with behind-the-scenes access to all sixteen races and appearances from Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Casey Stoner, Ben Spies, Colin Edwards and Marco Simoncelli.

The thrilling and terrifying reality of the 2010 season makes for this documentary feature film. MotoGP fans are sure to devour this movie!

Easy Rider

This movie is for those freewheeling hippies who love the roads and love being on the roads. The protagonists ride a typical Californian style chopper and take off toward the East coast to attend the Mardi Gras.

The movie highlights their experiences on the journey; right from giving lift to a stranger to being arrested by local authorities and being bashed by local goons. A must watch movie for bikers with the soul of a nomad!

And here's a bonus guys!!

On Any Sunday

Released back in '71, On Any Sunday is one of the best-loved motorcycle films of all time. Directed by Bruce Brown, it captured the spirit of motorcyling in a way that even non-riders could understand. And deservedly won an Academy Award nomination.

A sequel is now being readied for release, directed by Bruce's son Dana Brown and shot using 4K Ultra HD equipment. On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter is backed by Red Bull, KTM and Skullcandy, and the PR machine is about to hit top gear.

Do you think we've missed out on a good motorcycle movie? Share with us your favorite motorcycle movie in the comments below so we can have a good movie to watch too!

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