Two-Wheeled Cinema: Motorcycles in Film from The Great Escape to Akira

From the thundering escape of Steve McQueen to the neon-lit streets of Neo-Tokyo, motorcycles have played an outsized role in the magic and mythology of cinema. Two-Wheeled Cinema is a sweeping, fact-based journey through the screen history of motorcycles-charting their evolution from silent film curiosities to global icons of freedom, rebellion, and adventure. This richly detailed narrative explores not only legendary stunts and beloved movie bikes, but also the cultural dialogue between real riders and cinematic fantasy, the artistry of builders and stunt performers, and the enduring impact of motorcycles on audiences and popular culture around the world.

Tracing unforgettable moments from The Wild One and Easy Rider through science fiction spectacle and modern digital effects, the book examines how motorcycles became more than props: they are characters, catalysts, and emblems of individuality. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Two-Wheeled Cinema celebrates the people, machines, and creative visionaries who have shaped a century of two-wheeled stories-on screen and beyond.