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Batman's Motorcycle Revealed

castor — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:10:43 EST

Those aren't guns...they're the kickstands.

castor

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NeoPoliticus — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:16:22 EST

He seems to have borrowed Judge Dredd's.

NeoPoliticus

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stevodude — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:18:54 EDT

I Wonder if his ears fold back when he goes into 'hi speed mode' hahaha, but looking for a motor, I would say not very powerfull (unless there is a mini Rotary motor in the rear wheel)...

stevodude

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Trackback — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:17:32 EDT

Filed under: Concept Cars, Gadgets, Spy Photos, Etc.Most fans of the Dark Knight appreciated the overall tone of the latest film to feature Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, Batman.

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calebc — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:07:43 EDT

@Kokei
I'm going to guess you've never riden a motorcycle before, because there is no way a zero turn system would work at anything more than a walking speed. (Here is a hint: You dont turn the handlebars to the left to turn left)

calebc

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OtakuboyT — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:22:27 EDT

Where's Kamen Rider when you need him?

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kokei — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:50:52 EDT

First the bike would be able to turn, as the steering is on the thinner tire in back, it actually looks to be based on a zero turn system, i doubt handling on the thing would be any good.

as for the guns i'd say they are more likely a tazer system. it's Real tech, and wouldn't need an ammo box, the charge could be created by the motor and/or static electricity.

as for the movie, hell yeah ill be there.

one of the greateast lines in a movie of all time

Thug: "I swear to god"
Batman: "swear to me"

kokei

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dlpfis — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:50:06 EDT

The batmobile had weapons on it too, to both knock out a hole in the parking garage wall and to remove the support beam for the train tracks. Perhaps these are some sort of barrier remobal as well.

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dlpfis — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:48:42 EDT

I mainly just come here when friends send me links, but I like the topics definitly. Been a movie geek all my life, and sci-fi in particular. ALso had quite the avid comic collection when i was little. Hulk and Spiderman were my favorites, but I read Batman and Xmen as well.

All I really wanted to address were all the questions about those turrets on the front of the Motorcycle. most are saying this is against the grain of batman's psyche becasue he typically doesn't kill people. However, I just wanted to point out that the bat mobile had some sort of weapon on the front of it that was used to remove obsatacles like the wall of the parking garage and the support for the section of the train tracks Gordon takes out at the end of the first film. These guns could be some sort of barrier remover as well.

dlpfis

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OddManOut — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:36:57 EDT

"Batman is kind of against killing people in this series."

True enough (though he doesn't seem to mind leaving people to certain self inflicted doom), but in the very early years of the Batman comic, he DID use guns. As he grew in skill as a detective and prowess as a fighter and tactician he began eschewing them, partly because a gun had been used to murder his parents, and partly because he could get the job done without one.

Keep in mind too that batman originated in an era before Industrial Light and Magic. The rules were different back then. Using wits and skill to overcome a 'stronger' foe or foes could still make a man BAD@$$ enough to be worth reading about. Nowadays he that hath the largest BOOM/FLASH wins the day...

As for the batcycle...meh. I'd take Kanedas bike any day over this (the laser rifle too). As for the guns on it, they could be 3 - 6 round revolvers with small cannon shells (maybe .50 cal or 20mm) or maybe grenades. But I think they're more likely anti-vehicle tasers.

I was pleasently surprised by Batman Begins, so I'll probably go see this next film when it drops and find out then for sure with the rest of ya'll :)

OddManOut

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Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:36:22 EDT

Dealer location please!

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lamakachop — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:17:30 EDT

Soo...if he's thirsty, he'll just have to ride in the rain.

Lam

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wootsee — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:03:04 EDT

[www.latimes.com]
here is some more info:

I hope they have a contest to give the extras away.

wootsee

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02 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:43:32 EDT

The cape!!! Look out Batman, your cape!!

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superbmtsub — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:51:03 EDT

You fools! Those are high-intensity headlights. Right below there, you got the fog lamps. And above those 2 are the harpoon guns. :P

The only thing missing are the NOZZZ tanks and some neon underground lights. Then this would make one fassssst and furrrrious batman.

@aec, someone above you posted what you wanted.

superbmtsub

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TheCapt — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:06:49 EDT

Maybe they are not guns, maybe they are bat-tering rams, or possibly bat-tery chargers, or even bat-ton for gay Robin to use... of course they can also be the latest in teledildonics with a super V-8 powering them too.

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Lazarus511 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:01:17 EDT

why is it that all of batman's new vehicles allow him to go parallel to the ground? I'm not complaining....just wondering.

Superman complex.

Lazarus511

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DeadWriter — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:44:37 EDT

"Where does he get those wonderful toys?"

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Zadillo — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:36:18 EDT

Yeah, I never really thought about it, but the whole thing with Batman's vehicles having guns in the recent movies does seem kind of out of character. At least in the comics, Batman as a character is written as being completely averse to guns (any time someone pulls one on him he goes batsh*t insane - sorry, couldn't resist - and he doesn't seem to even be willing to carry one). I guess I can buy the idea that he doesn't shoot people with the guns on these vehicles, only uses them on inanimate objects, but even so, it does seem kind of odd.

Zadillo

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MixiBoi — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:26:53 EDT

"Batman is kind of against killing people in this series. So, clearly two huge machine guns on the sides of his bike are necessary"

Of course, but lets think of it this way..what if the Joker stole the batmobile? He would need those then, wouldn't he?

That is the only time Batman uses heavy artillery, when he had to take something HUGE down(i.e not humans)

MixiBoi

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Torokun — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:23:05 EDT

yuk...

Torokun

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Azndude51 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:14:17 EDT

that wetness is neither saliva nor urine.

Oh noes!!!!!11!!1 not that type of man juice
:O

Azndude51

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Duh — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:05:27 EDT

duh

Duh

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The Lab — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:54:01 EDT

that wetness is neither saliva nor urine.

The Lab

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q4norm — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:52:56 EDT

I dunno...in batcycle2.jpg batman looks like he's sort of squatting to stay on. yek

q4norm

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Nealjs — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:51:38 EDT

You guys saw the first movie, right? Batman is kind of against killing people in this series. So, clearly two huge machine guns on the sides of his bike are necessary. I think the director forgot to have a chat with the designers. Or he's just taking a paycheck and doesn't give a damn.

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Jdegid — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:35:11 EDT

I might be behind in the times but has anyone seen this site?

[thedarkknight.warnerbros.com]

click the bat. I guess Two Face will be in this one.

Jdegid

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anfauglir — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:08:11 EDT

Those tires would never corner at all. You would have to go in a straight line forever. It would be easier to ride a chopper with an extreme rake.

anfauglir

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StackyBotrus — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:57:13 EDT

HOLY SHIT BALLS.

StackyBotrus

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o0adam0o — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:46:25 EDT

Whaaaaaat? Batman has a new movie? It better be as good as Batman Begins :D

o0adam0o

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honozooloo — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:46:23 EDT

...so what happens when the bat-cape gets snagged by the open back tire? Ouch.

I know the new bat-armor is supposed to be kickass, and it even lets him turn his head for the first time, but...will it protect him from what many who ride motorcycles consider one of the worst-case scenarios for a solo crash?

At least Bruce Wayne probably has really good health insurance.

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aec007 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:42:54 EDT

Come on Fanboys!...
Who's going to be the first one to ask if it has a dock?

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Elvisisdead — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:37:39 EDT

Looks like something Exile would sell. Maybe Russell reads the Giz and will build a production kit?

Elvisisdead

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funkytooth — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:13:10 EDT

Hey, you can even play checkers on the tread pattern.

funkytooth

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Fuzz — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:12:58 EDT

There is no windshield. He is totally going to get bugs in his face.

/wait, don't bats eat bugs?

Fuzz

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FlashGordon — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:09:53 EDT

I hope those guns are some type of energy weapon created by Lucius Fox because I don't see much room for ammunition. But who am I kidding, since when did Hollywood guns have the limitation of carrying their own ammunition. I just hoped that this Batman series would avoid the temptations of previous Batmans series (and many others such as James Bond) which completely left reality behind for more and more far-fetched technological plot elements and gadgets.

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strider_mt2k — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:08:22 EDT

You folks need to pull some strings...

RIDEMODO!

strider_mt2k

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Abnormal — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:07:55 EDT

More like semen and saliva why would you wet yourself? Its not like this is the guy that beat you up in highschool

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bythepathway — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:04:29 EDT

If that thing has an ipod dock I'm sold. Oh and if there selling it of course.

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STIVC@ — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:03:29 EDT

WOW! Looks like a 2 wheeled version of the ride in Batman Begins.
Yeah, prob. has an electric motor for each wheel, tucked into the hub. Or, it runs on dreams, which is what my imaginary Koenigsegg runs on.

STIVC@

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chetho — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:01:22 EDT

why is it that all of batman's new vehicles allow him to go parallel to the ground? I'm not complaining....just wondering.

chetho

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nbirman — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:00:03 EDT

The picture of him on it almost looks like a kid sitting on a Big Wheels (with big guns).
It had better do some cool tricks else it's gonna be lamers.

nbirman

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Aznbuddy — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:57:48 EDT

Apparently, the engines are in each tire and there's a bit o' transforming going on for it to go closer to the ground. Fully practical vehicle. And by "practical" I mean "it works in real-life" movie lingo...not..."Honey, I have to go to the store to get some milk. I'll be right back."

Aznbuddy

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Serolf Divad — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:55:45 EDT

I want a riding lawn mower that looks like that... no, really.

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qbrad — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:52:34 EDT

Looks like the Tomahawk with a paintjorb and maybe the four wheels fused into two. Plus guns of course.

qbrad