Other bikes in movie stories you might like:ĭoes Norton's Dominator star in new James Bond movie? With extended hill climber swing arms, chunky tyres and boom sticks strapped to the back these desert sleds were based on larger capacity, heavily modified road bikes. Other bikes ridden by members of the other gangs were more suited to flat plain, high speed desert riding. Then to ensure they looked as good in action as they did standing still, Aussie MX champ Stephan Gall was called in to coordinate the riding action. They used an array of general household items and miscellaneous vehicle parts which they bolted to the stripped down frames, removing paint in favour of raw steel and adding plenty of desert patina for added realism. Production designer Colin Gibson worked with his team to convert the bikes into their Fury Road form.

Half way through the film they come across the Rock Rider gang in some narrow, rocky canyons and they all ride bikes based on MX and trials motorcycles like the ones pictured. Gas-Gas TXT250s and Yamaha YZ250Fs were used by the bad guys pursuing Max and Furiosa in their war rig drive.

In the film, Max is given his motorcycle by the Vuvalini women, fully loaded with supplies as thanks for helping Furiousa (Charlize Theron) and the 5 wives during their attempted escape from the War Boys and Immortan Joe.

Main man Max Rockatansky’s bike looks to be a Yamaha R1 covered in gaudy tapestry and upholstery.

Return of the Cafe Racer main man Geoff takes a look at some of the post-apocalyptic bikes starring in the new film. In the latest film Mad Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) himself even jumps on board what appears to be a Yamaha R1 covered in carpet! Author: Geoff at Return of the Cafe Racers Posted: īikes have always played a major part in Mad Max films, and the Mad Max Fury Road movie is no different.

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