Behind The Motorcycles In 'Easy Rider,' A Long-Obscured Story
Oct 11, 2014 · The alleged last authentic motorcycle used in the 1969 film Easy Rider is going up for auction. The man who designed the bikes, Clifford Vaughs, says he has never gotten …
Ben Hardy (motorcycle builder) - Wikipedia
Benjamin F. Hardy (1921–1994) was an American custom motorcycle builder who made the Captain America and Billy choppers for the 1969 Peter Fonda road movie Easy Rider.
Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide: The Bike That Starred In 'Easy Rider'
Jun 20, 2024 · Quite the Swiss Army Knife of a human being. The iconic Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide from Easy Rider symbolized rebellion and counter-culture in American society. Its …
‘Captain America’ chopper from ‘Easy Rider’ sells ... - Hemmings
Oct 21, 2014 · That’s where the certainty around this particular motorcycle more or less ends. This much is known: Four motorcycles were built for the filming of the 1969 cult classic road …
Harley-Davidson’s Motorcycles in Easy Rider
Feb 18, 2025 · While Easy Rider isn’t an official Harley-Davidson production, the two main motorcycles in the film—Captain America and Billy’s Bike—were both custom Harley-Davidson …
What Motorcycles are in Easy Rider? - Wind Burned Eyes
Oct 2, 2024 · Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, cruising down long stretches of highway, their machines cutting through the American landscape like a knife through butter. The motorcycles …
Easy Rider 56th Anniversary: A Journey Through America’s …
Jul 12, 2025 · Easy Rider is a cultural touchstone that encapsulated the 1960s counterculture, challenged societal norms, and reshaped American cinema. The film popularized biker culture, …
The True Story Behind The Captain America Bike From Easy Rider
Jan 12, 2023 · The iconic Captain America Chopper from "Easy Rider" has a complicated history, let's try to clear it up.
A Nearly Perfect Replica of the Easy Rider Bike - eBay
Oct 4, 2024 · This jaw-dropping replica of the original Captain America chopper from the film Easy Rider, currently for sale on eBay, is a faithful tribute to an iconic Harley-Davidson.
Peter Fonda's 'Captain America' Motorcycle from "Easy Rider" …
Feb 28, 2024 · Ridden by Peter Fonda's character, Wyatt, in the counterculture movie classic "Easy Rider," the signature motorcycle from the film features the iconic "Captain America" …