Captain America's Motorcycle
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History
Captain America rode a custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The one used in the movie was built by young motorcycle mechanic named Ben Hardy who is a black biker in Los Angeles CA. Ben at that time didn't get the recognition or credit for creating the bike because he was a black man. This can be researched by viewing the Black Biker Experience Video on Youtube. Peter Fonda played Captain America.
Now referring to the comic book version, Captain America while living in Brooklyn Heights stored the motorcycle in a service garage operated by Richard Dumbrowski. Captain America often kept his motorcycle in his van and took it wherever he traveled. The cycle suffered a head-on colision in Captain America 337, but apparently was restored to service.
Captain America has continued to use motorcycles on numerous adventures. Most recently, it was revealed that he stored a motorcycle on the roof of his Brooklyn apartment (Comics: Captain America Vol 3 36). This particular motorcycle does not have the distinctive red, white, and blue paint job of the one created from him by Jonathan Coulson. It is undetermined if Cap's present motorcycle is the orginal custom Harley-Davidson from Coulson.
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See Also
- Captain America's Motorcycle's Comic Appearances
- Vehicle Gallery: Captain America's Motorcycle
- Images that include Captain America's Motorcycle
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Characteristics
Make and Model: Harley-Davidson Custom Special Engine: 700 cc HV V-twin in-line 4 stroke Curb Weight (Full Tank): 480lbs. Seat Height: 32 inches Cruising Range: 340 miles Performance: Standing start ΒΌ mile: 11.5 sec. @ 122 mph Engine RPM at 60 mph top gear: 3850 RPM
First Appearance: CAPTAIN AMERICA #259
