Motorcycle Movies for Winter Viewing

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The dead of winter is a good time to sit indoors and daydream about the glorious rides you'll be taking in just a couple months. If your imagination needs a little help, here are some of our favorite motorcycle movies to get you excited for spring:

1. Loosely based on events surrounding the infamous 1947 Hollister, Calif., Gypsy Tour rally, The Wild One stars Marlon Brando as Johnny, a rebellious young punk with a Triumph, a black leather jacket and an attitude. A run in with a group of local vigilantes pits good against evil in a way that still lives on in Hollywood films today, even if Johnny and his gang seem pretty tame compared to many of the later biker movies of the Sixties.  A classic that’s not to be missed, if you haven’t seen it, get it. You won’t be disappointed. Price: $8.98.

2. More than just a film about motorcycles, The World’s Fastest Indian is about heart and the extremes of man and machine. Anthony Hopkins plays the role of Burt Munro, the real-life Bonneville hero on whom the story is based. A great lesson of confidence, patience and perseverance, this is a film that even people who don’t ride can appreciate. It’s also probably the best one on this list to watch on a Saturday afternoon if the significant other is around, as they’ll probably enjoy it, too. Price: $29.95.

3.The Bruce Brown Moto Classics box set includes three separate DVDs covering the Baja 1000, the Hare & Hound, and the Ascot & Hopetown Classics. Unearthed from the Brown family vault, each DVD interweaves never-before-seen footage with new interviews and commentary. The Baja 1000 Classic features pro racers, movie stars and thrill seekers racing across the desert in a punishing test of man and motorcycle, while the Ascot & Hopetown Classic highlights cross-country racing in its infancy. Price: $44.99.