In the age of binge-watching, sometimes figuring out what you want to see next can be problematic . The sheer number of options might seem overwhelming at times. That's especially true if you're a big fan of riding motorcycles or, at the very least, seeing them on the big and small screens.
Ever since Adam West hopped on the Batcycle in the original 1960s Batman TV series, motorcycles have been an integral part of movies and television. Whether you're a fan of comedy, drama, or superheroes, you don't have to search far for your biker pop culture fix. You just know what to look for.
10 CHiPs
Nothing screams the late 1970s and early 1980s quite like CHiPs, the popular TV show starring Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox. Each episode showcased the daily lives of two California Highway Patrol officers as they cruised around Los Angeles on their motorcycles and chased bad guys.
The show was so popular that it spawned a follow-up TV movie nearly twenty years later and a feature film in 2017. But nothing can quite beat the original and the sight two effortlessly cool cops speeding on their bikes through southern California.
9 Wild Hogs
While not the grittiest title on the list, 2007's Wild Hogs is a feast of beautiful motorcycles. The movie stars noted Harley-Davidson rider John Travolta along with William H. Macy, Martin Lawrence, and Tim Allen. Equal parts funny and dramatic, the story showcases four friends and their bond over all things motorcycle.
The film's popularity led to the discussion of a sequel. However, the follow-up was canceled after several years in limbo. While fans won't be getting a new movie, they can still ride along with the stars in the original epic cinematic road trip.
8 Sons Of Anarchy
Perhaps no television show in history has defined motorcycle culture like Sons of Anarchy. Over seven seasons, each episode spun an epic tale centered on the life of biker Jax Teller. Throughout the series, Jax learns many lessons about the joys, pains, and dangers of being caught up in a notorious California motorcycle club.
Popular with both critics and fans, the series shined a light on motorcycles and the biker way of life. The show's appeal even crossed over into real life when the show's creator struck a deal with Harley-Davidson to feature their bikes on the series.
7 Mayans M.C.
If you were a fan of Sons of Anarchy, chances are you were ecstatic when the first season of Mayans M.C. landed in 2018. Taking place in the same universe as Sons of Anarchy, Mayans F.C. shifts the action to the U.S.-Mexico border but still serves plenty of eye candy for motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere.
The show features plenty of bikes with unique, customized looks including plenty of Lowriders and Softails to go around. And while Sons of Anarchy ended its run in 2014, Mayans M.C. is still churning out new episodes.
6 The Matrix Reloaded
When 1999's The Matrix arrived in theaters, it changed the game for both special effects and moviemaking in general. When its first sequel, The Matrix Reloaded, was released four years later the eye candy was even more stunning.
The scene many fans point to as evidence of this is the infamous freeway chase that destroyed over 300 cars and saw Carrie-Anne driving backward through traffic. While the bad guys chasing her have vehicles of the four-wheel variety, Moss's Trinity deftly maneuvers her motorcycle through a custom-built highway made especially for the movie.
5 The Motorcycle Diaries
Che Guevara's image has frequently been used both successfully and ineffectively in the world of entertainment. One of the better-received pieces of Che pop culture is the 2004 film The Motorcycle Diaries.
The movie recounts the motorcycle journey of a young Guevara and his friend across South America. Although the movie, based on Guevara's book of the same name, features a less-than-powerful 1939 Norton 500 cc, it remains a shining example of how time spent on the back of a bike can be life-altering.
4 American Chopper
If you're a gearhead, chances are you're a fan of American Chopper. Seventeen years after the series first aired, the feuding Teutels quickly became famous both for their on-air blowups and incredible bikes.
What started out as a straightforward pastime for the stars of the show turned into a worldwide phenomenon that elevated motorcycle building to new heights. And while their reputation is notoriously rocky, Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. recently reunited to build their first motorcycle together in over a decade.
3 Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Is there any movie character more iconic than Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator? When the original film was released in 1984, Arnold entered the zeitgeist in a major way. And when Terminator 2: Judgment Day premiered seven years later, his star power catapulted even further.
While the film's groundbreaking special effects went a long way to making the sequel as beloved as the original, the Terminator's Harley-Davidson FLFSF Fat Boy helped make T2 a classic. Arnold's chase scene on the motorcycle alone helps define the film as a tour de force that will be beloved by generations to come.
2 Kill Bill: Volume 1
Quentin Tarantino's 2003 revenge martial arts epic is chock-full of memorable lines and incredible vehicles. While the movie contains numerous iconic scenes, the sight of Uma Thruman's Beatrix Kiddo (aka "The Bride") speeding along in a sleek yellow Kawasaki ZZR tops the list.
Kiddo's jumpsuit and helmet match the bike perfectly and, when combined, definitely give off a renegade "don't mess with me" vibe. Whether taking on eighty-eight adversaries or facing off against her biggest rival one-on-one, Beatrix Kiddo is a nonstop cinematic heroine whose skills on a motorcycle only serve to make her vendetta even more compelling.
1 Easy Rider
Easily the most influential motorcycle movie in the history of cinema, Easy Rider may have single-handedly brought biker culture into the mainstream. The 1969 classic film stars Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper as bikers traveling across the United States.
Shot on a relatively low budget, the film eventually proved to be a runaway success. In fact, one of the Harleys used in the movie sold for over $1 million more than forty years later highlighting the movie's staying power for both fans and collectors alike.