Come May 2021, Keanu Reeves will be up against himself in the silver screen in John Wick 3 which will be shown along with The Matrix 4, albeit a week ahead. But beyond starring in blockbusting film franchises, Reeves is known for his love of cars and motorbikes – to the point that he does his own driving stunts and owns a bike company. Let’s take a look at some of Wick/Neo’s personal rides.
Neo’s Daily Drives
Reeves’ very first car was a Volvo 122. He called this car – wrapped in British racing green car – Dumpy as he felt it was a dump. In fact, seats were held up by bricks (yes, actual bricks!). Nevertheless, Dumpy was the drive that allowed Reeves to move from Toronto to the entertainment capital of the world, the city of Los Angeles.
After Point Break and Speed, Reeves bought a black Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4S, which featured a sunroof and a manual gearbox. Classic as this car may have been today, Reeves doesn’t have it in his possession as it was stolen while he was away from home shooting a new film.
Wick’s Dynamic Rides
If there’s one ride that transformed Reeves into a lover of bikes, it would be a Kawasaki Enduro that he purchased (when he was 22) after filming in Munich. It was followed by a 1973 Norton Commando 850 MK II Roadster. Yes, the Norton wasn't his first bike.
Reeves eventually owned a Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (2006) and an El Diablo West Coast Chopper. When he sought bike customizer Gard Hollinger to upgrade his Harley-Davidson, it became the spark needed for the duo to found a bike company called Arch Motorcycle in 2011.
The company’s very first model was the KRGT-1, or “Keanu Reeves” GT-1. Reeves was involved in the design of this new custom-designed bike. In 2006, Reeves rode KRGT-1 up the Hill at the Festival of Speed. Overall, Reeves has a vast collection of bikes from brands like Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati and Moto Guzzi.
What’s Next?
Also, Reeves has also driven a number of vehicles on set, including a Ford Mustang Mach 1 (1969 and 1970), a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 and a 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8. I wonder what’s his next drives and rides will be as Neo and John Wick. Stay tuned for opening day!
Source: Goodwood, Vanity Fair