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motorcycle manufacturers are not very easy. Judge for yourself: not only to develop a technically perfect bike, which has high consumer qualities, we must also be able to convince customers that it really is what you need. Therefore, since the advent of the first production motorcycle manufacturers and dealers began to think about how to present products in a favorable light. The oldest and time-tested method - the factory teams participate in competitions on the machines, though the name similar to the serial counterparts. The principle of ''win Sunday, sell on Monday'' works almost flawlessly, but my problem - not all
motorcycle enthusiasts blood boils at the word ''race''. It turns out that there are those who prefer a leisurely defile insane speed. How can that be with them? Rescue ray lit thanks to the guru of the world cinema, which for them to create the desired image, seated behind the wheel of the main characters of the motorcycle. Now tell me: if you were a fan of outdoor trips and sedate family man, do not you want to ride a
bike, like the Terminator or Marlon Brando? That's right! Motorcycle manufacturers quickly realized this, and try on occasion to offer their bikes for the filming of the next blockbuster, and pay for a lot of money.
It all began, as usual, long before the time of unscrupulous use of films for promotional purposes, but rather in the 30s of last century. Then on cinema screens out the picture ''No limit'' with George Formby in the title role, and ''Motorcycle team.'' It was a story about a police motorcycle squad, united with a gang of criminals. The film was probably the first where the main characters are inseparable with their iron horses. The most well-known ''
motorcycle'' movie of all time - ''Savage'', filmed by Stanley Kramer in 1953. It inimitable Marlon Brando plays the ringleader of a gang and travels to the utmost Triumph Thunderbird. The film is so beautifully described the riots committed by minors by motorcyclists in the town of Hollister (California) in 1947 that within 15 years, was banned in the UK. Young people around the world imitated Brando, a guy in a leather jacket on the bike and Triumph was considered a really steep. It is so steep that the sale of Triumph in America rose by 20%.
In general, the Triumph brand can be considered as the most popular with filmmakers, given the frequency of
motorcycle company in the high-profile films. Thus, except Brando in the film ezdivshego ''savage'' on his own Triumph Thunderbird 1950, these tales have preferred Steve McQueen in the film ''The Great Escape,'' by Matthew McConaughey, who had been on the Triumph Bonneville 2003 in the film ''How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days. ''In the'' Mission: Impossible 2''
Motorcycle Triumph - all the actors of the first plan of vehicles, as one of the most exciting scenes in particular: the pursuit of Eton Hunt (Tom Cruise), a villain, it was filmed on the bikes Triumph: Speed Triple (with Cruise ) and Daytona 955i (a ''bad guy''). Daytona 955i ''lit up'' as in'' Torque'' - this
bike rolled black biker gang leader Ice Cube
Balm for the soul of fans spilled appearance Ducati 998 models in the blockbuster ''Matrix Reloaded''. Trinity smartly went on a bike in heavy traffic, so even with a passenger behind. Enterprising Italians were not content with only one appearance of the
bike on the screen and quickly threw the ''market'' limited edition Ducati 998 Matrix and Ducati Monster Matrix. Fraction of their sales increase in the Ducati around the world and made a video of Britney Spears ''Toxic'', in which the singer reportedly cuts through the city on the Ducati 999.
If we are talking about the BMW, it is useful to recall the very recent appearance of a motorcycle company in the film ''Payback'' with Ben Affleck in the title role. R1150R Rockster appeared in all its glory in a chase scene for the main characters.
Do not hesitate to take two-wheeled vehicles and the best agent of Her Majesty, Mr. Bond. James Bond. However, a special issue of intelligibility in a
motorcycle he does not suffer, and therefore does not favor any particular brand. For example, in ''Never Say Never Again'' James rolled on the Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo, and the ''Golden Eye'' - already on the Cagiva. The most interesting two-wheeled machines were great spy tricycle Honda in the film ''Diamonds Are Forever'' and the black Kawasaki 900 with a sidecar, which could run as a homing missile (though this
bike rode pursuers 007). By the way, like a true gentleman, Bond did not forget about their girlfriends - beautiful Fiona in the ''Fireball'' went to the BSA 650cc Lightning. Recent history also was marked by BMW, so in the movie ''Tomorrow Never Dies'' the supply department of British intelligence gave Bond BMW R 1200C.
His place in the Hall of Fame and earned the moto of the actors Grandpa Harley-Davidson. Back in the 60s three brave guy, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hooper and Jack Nicholson traveled on the endless highway States in two ''Harley'' in the ''free-riders.'' About two-wheeled friend Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke in the movie ''Harley-Davidson and the Marlboro Man'' is easy to remember. Even Iron Arnie preferred Harley-Davidson in ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Goolivud dealer gave for shooting 10 brand new bikes Fatboy. At the end of the film-nine of them found their hosts through the same dealer, and the newly minted owners did not know anything about the actor's share their elected representatives. Tenth is not experienced a spectacular leap from a bridge into a canal.
When the final shot footage, cracker snaps for the last time, and the director yells ''Cut!'' The bottom line of many months of work. But not all the actors the strength to part with their favorite
motorcycles. They are running headlong to the local dealers and spend only that money earned in the two-wheeled toys. Famous Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney prefers proven timeless classics. In his excellent Indian, George likes to slowly go all over the streets of Los Angeles, battling dozens of fans and on the spot.
Ewan McGregor, known for his film ''Moulin Rouge'' and ''Star Wars'' and his friend Charley Boorman - people are restless and adventurous. Without further ado, a couple of guys saddled BMW R1150GS Adventure, and went on tour around the world. Tireless guys spent on the road a little over 3 months, visiting Central Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. The hardest part of the road passed through Mongolia, Siberia and Alaska, but in spite of the difficulties of the actors have successfully finished on August 5 in New York.
We hope that the tradition of making films with the participation of bikers and
bikes continue and continue and we will see yet another great film on this subject.
Life motorcycle manufacturers are not very easy. Judge for yourself: not only to develop a technically perfect bike, which has high consumer qualities, we must also be able to convince customers that it really is what you need. Therefore, since the advent of the first production motorcycle manufacturers and dealers began to think about how to present products in a favorable light. The oldest and time-tested method - the factory teams participate in competitions on the machines, though the name similar to the serial counterparts. The principle of ''win Sunday, sell on Monday'' works almost flawlessly, but my problem - not all motorcycle enthusiasts blood boils at the word ''race''. It turns out that there are those who prefer a leisurely defile insane speed. How can that be with them? Rescue ray lit thanks to the guru of the world cinema, which for them to create the desired image, seated behind the wheel of the main characters of the motorcycle. Now tell me: if you were a fan of outdoor trips and sedate family man, do not you want to ride a bike, like the Terminator or Marlon Brando? That's right! Motorcycle manufacturers quickly realized this, and try on occasion to offer their bikes for the filming of the next blockbuster, and pay for a lot of money.
At the beginning of the season in 2003 I became the owner of the model FZR 400 RR 1990, destined for the Japanese market. Definitely wanted sportbike - needed a bike to take the soul at the weekend. I bought what was at that time. I got the bike after a full bulkhead, so, despite his age, was in good condition. It only remained to paint it, put the plastic, and the finish of detail. Previous owner replaced the clutch, spark plugs, front wheel bearings, brake pads, bearings, steering column, rear tires, driven star, the lower cross arm, straight-through muffler set-reinforced brake hoses (front and rear), held ultrasonic cleaning carburetors. The benefits of such innovations are obvious: price, weight, and as it turned out - security.
Device for relieving stress.
Like many young people tender age of twenty, I was crazy about motorcycles. In the imagination continually arose the image of the valiant knight clad in armor, bearing the distinguished RSV Mille (or CBR 600 for emergencies), but the assessment of financial capacity sobered, as if a bucket of ice water on his head. However, to ride on two wheels did not want to lower, even more, so come to a volitional decision to buy a scooter. And do not anyhow what, and sports, that flew like a bullet, and did not suffer too much in terms of design.
Sooner or later, all that is stranded on two wheels, comes to the image of a bike. Uncompromising love bright and distinctive machine, whether it's slow, but it chopper or fast, but functions sportbike.
ATV ... The people are not indifferent to motorcycles, the term is associated with aggressive and angry conqueror of off-road and all sorts of rally-raids. Well, maybe another assistant workaholic, a friend of the farmer. Always rough, dirty and no aerodynamics. The stereotype imposed on us for years, and Japanese moto. But there is a French company Peugeot, who considers it his duty to put on a home Mondial'e something that can easily break all the stereotypes and the classical view of a vehicle, whether car, motorcycle, or a mix of both.
I will tell you little-known fact: the world the bulk of sales of motor vehicles are motorcycles with engine capacity up to 400 cm3, and the category 125 cubes can be considered one of the most popular.
You will never skated on the processor or asphalt? Speed zero, but the emotions - full trousers, while public attention is assured. The last MOTOBIKE in Munich gave a chance to realize the dream of blue - to ride the American streetfighter super design and with a huge V-Twin air, and even in extreme performance - Buell XB9SX City-X. Perhaps the degree of emotion and a sort of rollicking bravado with the Yankees may struggle not only asphalt, but also the most-the most complex and expensive models of hot Italians.
In the world of motorcycles, many do. And they can even ride.Some make good bikes and ride them - brings a certain satisfaction. At the same characteristics of the bikes are becoming more and more the average, based on the purse of the average buyer who can not really ride, and, fascinated by the veneer, which seeks out his assistants. More than a respectable figure in kilowatts, buyers are worried that the bike looked like a mad bull. And do not forget about the ABS and combined braking system, and that in fact both can be annealed, then what would be excruciatingly painful, though not for long. And the producers have to meet the wishes of the workers, making it technically perfect piece of iron without any hint of the spirit. But this article is not about them.