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In this article, we have created a list of top motorcycles that have been used by Tom Cruise throughout the series of Mission: Impossible
Tom Cruise. (File photo)
Ever since the popular Hollywood action hero Tom Cruise featured in the Mission: Impossible movie, it became an instant hit in no time. After seeing the success, the makers decided to run the series of sequels.
The actor has been getting a lot of applause for his acting and action skills in the movies. However, a section of fans loved the movie not because of plot or suspense, but seeing him riding different set of wheels.
In this article, we have created a list of top motorcycles that have been used by Tom Cruise throughout the series of Mission: Impossible
Triumph Speed Triple (Mission: Impossible II)
At the start of the first Mission: Impossible, the maker forced the talented actor to go crazy with the throttle on the Speed Triple T509. In the movie, Ethan Hunt was chasing Sean Ambrose, who was riding the feature loaded Daytona 595. The scene was filled with all the stoppies, wheelies, jumps and whatnot by both the riders.
Talking about Ethan’s set of wheels Triumph Speed Triple T509, the model was introduced 1997, featuring an 885cc fuel-injected transverse triple engine, generating a maximum 108 horsepower. It was priced at Rs 9.96 lakhs in the country.
Triumph Bonneville (Mission: Impossible III)
Again, Triumph took part in the movie, and was seen flaunting its models from every corner. The actor was seen using Triumph’s one of the advanced yet reliable offerings from the brand, the Bonneville.
The movie did not show many chase scenes or pushing the vehicle to its limit. However, fans were somehow happy to see Cruise on the stylish motorcycle, giving viewers a reason to watch the film again and again.
The Triumph Bonneville was released in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (avg. Ex-showroom). It is considered as one of the affordable model under company’s Bonneville T100 with a 900cc engine. It generates a maximum 64.1 bhp of power, decent enough to vanish in the blink of an eye.
BMW S1000RR (Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation)
After realising that the fans love seeing Tom Cruise on the bike, instead of cars, the makers started including top-notch sports bikes in the movie. In the fifth chapter of the series, Rogue Nation, the actor was forced to perform one of the dangerous yet iconic scenes on the BMW S1000RR.
He was chasing the villain, and had to hit his knee on the ground, while leaning the bike to the extreme corner, a big thanks to the proper use of traction control.
BMW S1000RR is considered one of the most expensive offerings in the segment, featuring a starting price of Rs 21.10 lakh. The top model goes up to Rs 25.25 lakh (all ex-showroom). The model uses a robust 999cc engine and generates a maximum power of 206.51 bhp and a torque of 113 Nm.
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