Apr 11, 2024 · Steve McQueen was known for racing Triumph motorcycles. We may love the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled , but McQueen's 1963 Triumph Bonneville Desert Sled was one of his classic rides, while his 1938 5T Speed Twin tells its own story.

Jun 28, 2023 · If you are still wondering what the Steve McQueen motorcycle used in “The Great Escape” was, here is all you need to know about it. It Was Not a German BMW. According to BusinessLive, McQueen refused to ride a German BMW. He loved British bikes so much so riding a German would be a betrayal.

Mar 27, 2022 · Steve McQueen was one of the biggest motorcycle personalities of the 20th century. His amazing bike collection proves it. Here are our top 5 favourites.

The McQueen™ Desert Racer is one of the coolest motorbikes around – based on the machine owned by the coolest man ever to ride a motorbike. Now you have the chance to be one of the select few to own a piece of iconic history.

Despite famously riding many motorbikes on film (including the Triumph above and On Any Sunday ’s 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross) McQueen’s Métisse Desert Racer was the actor’s most personal bike — and the one he was most proud of. Why? …

Oct 22, 2021 · With a nickname like "The King of Cool," Steve McQueen was pretty much required to have at least a few motorcycles in his garage. That said, I'd almost consider the late movie star's collection of over 200 motorcycles to be more of an obsession than just a hobby.

Nov 1, 2023 · No one is ever going to be as cool as Steve McQueen, but thanks to Métisse you can at least ride the same motorcycle as him. The little-known British bike maker has teamed up with the King of...

The man was a true and committed motorhead. McQueen’s first off-road motorcycle was a Triumph 500 cc, purchased from Ekins. McQueen raced in many top off-road races on the West Coast, including the Baja 1000, the Mint 400, and the Elsinore Grand Prix.

Jan 21, 2017 · Matt Stone’s new book, “McQueen’s Motorcycles-Racing and Riding with the King of Cool,” is a vibrant memoir of McQueen’s life as a motorcyclist. Stone’s work shows McQueen was an ardent...

Nov 24, 2012 · Steve McQueen's prowess on motorcycles is the stuff of legend. The man had good taste too—this 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross was one of his favorites.