Star Motorcyclists: 10 Male Celebs Who Ride

It can be complicated for celebrities to simply walk down the street, let alone shop or eat, without someone asking for an autograph or a selfie. This is just one of the many reasons these famous men are drawn to motorcycles. They can just slip on their helmet and ride free. Free of cameras, free of eyes watching their every move…well, that isn't entirely true. Some of these stars have motorcycles in their collection that turn heads and cause motorcycle aficionados to snap a photo or two, In fact, it can be hard to tell who the real celebrity is when these stars ride. See 10 of our favorite star motorcycles below.

1. Dax Shepard

Both of Dax Shepard's parents rode dirt bikes in the early 70s, so it's no shock that his love for two-wheels began at a young age. His father took him on his first motorcycle at just three years old, and he was on his own dirt bike by the age of four. While he prefers the excitement of off-roading, he doesn't ride dirt bikes anymore and sticks to the paved roads instead. He also frequently oversees motorcycle races at Inner-City Games, a charity competition for at-risk youth.

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2. Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom is known for his love of BMW motorcycles—oh yeah, and his acting. His motorcycle collection is pretty impressive and even includes some classic motorcycles and a special custom-built S100R.

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3. Brad Pitt

Brad's varied motorcycle collection includes some of the best motorcycles money can buy including: Ducati, Husqvarna, KTM, an Indian Larry, and a custom motorcycle built by Shinya Kimura. He has also been seen riding around Los Angeles on an Ecosse Titanium Series XX that he reportedly bought for $300,000. Pitt is sharing his love for motorcycles with his son by gifting him his Suzuki DRZ-125.

4. Keanu Reeves

Reeves fell for the allure of being on two wheels a little later in life—at 22 years old. But it did not take long for him to become a motorcycle enthusiast. He was hooked at the first taste of the incredible, head-clearing freedom that the open road offers. So much so, that he became a partner in LA-based, ARCH Motorcycles. He has loads of motorcycles in his possession including Suzuki sport bikes, Harley-Davidson choppers, cruisers, and a Norton Commando.

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5. Christian Bale

Of all the roles that Christian Bale has played, we think that the role of a motorcyclist is our favorite. Ok fine, maybe Batman is our favorite. After the birth of his daughter he, unfortunately, stopped riding on the road, and after an accident while track racing, stopped riding altogether. Let's hope the famous batman quote…"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up" will remind Bale to get back on a motorcycle soon.

6. Ewan McGregor

British actor, Ewan McGregor is a brand ambassador for Moto Guzzi. He also did a publicity stunt for Harley-Davidson riding a LiveWire. And, along with his friend Charley Boorman, made a documentary called “Long Way Round” in which they rode around the world on BMW motorcycles. McGregor has an impressive collection of motorcycles including several vintage motorcycles and one of the few famed Indian Larry motorcycles.

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7. Richard Hammond

English journalist Richard Hammond has been called out for being a little crazy on his motorcycle. He has over 30 years of riding experience under his helmet that all started with a HONDA MTX50 he bought (along with his parents) on his 16th birthday. Since then, he has been seen riding a wide variety motorcycles that range from typical to eccentric—including a Sunbeam Model, Sunbeam Model 2, Harley Davidson 100, BMW R51, Norton Dominator, Triumph Bonneville T120c, Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, Kawasaki Z900, BMW R90s, Yamaha Fs-1E, BMW R100Rt, and Ducati 916.

8. Stephen King

Another famous celebrity that started riding motorcycles at a young age: author Stephen King. He even made a guest appearance on the TV show “Sons of Anarchy” on a red motorcycle, a Harley Davidson Road Glide. One of his favorite motorcycles is his 1986 Heritage Soft tail.

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9. Usher

Pop star Usher is generally low-key about his personal life, but has been seen riding some decidedly not-so-low-key motorcycles, including a green Ducati and an orange-trimmed custom Darwin motorcycle based on a Brawler GT. This motorcycle might just be able to keep up with the stylish singer with its impressive engine display, stylish meters, muscular exhaust pipe, sleek black and fluorescent orange paint, wide handlebars, robust crash-guards, and broad tires to ensure good balance at top speeds.

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10. David Beckham

Beckham's motorcycle collection includes a Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat, a Triumph Bonneville, a custom Triumph 850 Street Scrambler, and a British Customs DBSC custom motorcycle. He's also been spotted riding on a built-from-scratch moto from Garage Company named, “Super Vintage.” They built the motorcycle using new parts and a rugged “custom patina finish” exterior—all powered by an S&S 93" Knucklehead motor, with a five-speed transmission and an electric starter. Cuz' Beckham doesn't have the ladies swooning enough, now he rides around on this beautiful piece of machinery. Showoff.