Friday 18 October 2013

Boys and their toys! David Beckham and leather clad Tom Cruise burn rubber as they indulge their passion for motorbikes on the streets of LA

Once upon a time the sight of leather clad men in the throes of middle-age only meant one thing, but the preference for two-wheels over four no longer spells mid-life crisis – as numerous middle-aged stars will testify.
Indeed, former footballer David Beckham, 38, was spotted riding through the peaceful streets of Beverly Hills on Wednesday after taking to the road on his vintage 93 knuckle.
The lightweight bike was custom made for Becks, and he cut quite a sight on it during a trawl through West Hollywood, his sleeve tattoos on full display as he gripped the handles.
The wild one: David Beckham takes to the road on his vintage motorcycle during a day out in Los Angeles on Wednesday
The wild one: David Beckham takes to the road on his vintage motorcycle during a day out in Los Angeles on Wednesday

Beckham’s passion for motorcycles may well have stemmed from his close friendship with bike nut Tom Cruise, who purchased his first when he was just 10-years old.

The 51-year-old actor was spotted climbing off his Vyrus 987 C3 4V that evening after arriving at popular restaurant LA restaurant Lucas On Sunset for a bite to eat.
His Italian made bike – the most powerful production motorcycle in the world – is understood to be one of the most expensive on the market, retailing at around $103,769. 
Speed demon: The 38-year-old sets off on his bike during an outing in West Hollywood
Speed demon: The 38-year-old sets off on his bike during an outing in West Hollywood
Out and about: David Beckham, 38, cuts quite a sight as he takes to the road on his lightweight custom made motorcycle in Los Angeles on Wednesday
Out and about: David Beckham, 38, cuts quite a sight as he takes to the road on his lightweight custom made motorcycle in Los Angeles on Wednesday
Out and about: David Beckham, 38, cuts quite a sight as he takes to the road on his lightweight custom made motorcycle in Los Angeles on Wednesday

Thrill seeker: Beckham is frequently seen cruising the streets of LA on his motorbike whenever he returns to the city
Thrill seeker: Beckham is frequently seen cruising the streets of LA on his motorbike whenever he returns to the city


Cruise was certainly dressed in appropriate biking attire, with the scruffy leather jacket and chunky boots he frequently wears during his two-wheeled sojourns present and correct as he made his way inside.
Earlier this year the Oblivion star admitted that his love of motorcycles began at an early age.
'My first motorcycle was a little Yamaha,’ he told Jay Leno in April. ‘My (single) mother was away working for the weekend and I'd stored it in the basement. 
Top gun: Tom Cruise climbs off his powerful Vyrus 987 C3 4V in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening
Top gun: Tom Cruise climbs off his powerful Vyrus 987 C3 4V in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening
Let's get leathered: Cruise is dressed appropriately in a distressed leather jacket and scuffed black boots as he makes into popular restaurant Lucas On Sunset for a bite to eat
Let's get leathered: Cruise is dressed appropriately in a distressed leather jacket and scuffed black boots as he makes into popular restaurant Lucas On Sunset for a bite to eat
Let's get leathered: Cruise is dressed appropriately in a distressed leather jacket and scuffed black boots as he makes into popular restaurant Lucas On Sunset for a bite to eat

‘I didn't tell her I bought it because I didn't want her to panic right away. I was about 10 years old.’
Another famous bike enthusiast is Charlie Hunnam – the actor briefly known as Christian Grey.
The 33-year-old Brit was spotted burning rubber around LA on Wednesday, just days after he pulled out of a very prominent role in the big-screen adaptation of E.L James’ novel 50 Shades Of Grey.
Given the mild weather Charlie appeared to be overdressed in a thick jacket as he rode through the city on his black Harley Davidson, a rucksack slung across his back. 
On your bike: Charlie Hunnam takes a spin on his Harley Davidson in Los Angeles on Wednesday
On your bike: Charlie Hunnam takes a spin on his Harley Davidson in Los Angeles on Wednesday
French flier: Olivier Martinez prepares to hit the road after a trip to department store Barney's in New York, also on Wednesday
French flier: Olivier Martinez prepares to hit the road after a trip to department store Barney's in New York, also on Wednesday


The actor could have joined an unlikely motorcycling alliance with Beckham and Cruise had they taken to the road at the same time.
But while the threesome took to their bikes in LA, another famous face was taking to one of his own on the opposite side of the country.
French star Olivier Martinez was seen hopping onto the seat of his bike in New York City that evening after a trip to department store Barney’s.
The 47-year-old star’s appearance was all the more distinctive courtesy of his striking gold coloured crash helmet.
Martinez has previously been seen taking Oscar-winning wife Halle Berry for bike-rides during frequent outings  close to their LA home. 
Let''s go: Martinez has his helmet in hand as he makes his way back to his bike in New York City
Let''s go: Martinez has his helmet in hand as he makes his way back to his bike in New York City

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