While the classic chopper is shrouded in mist and darkness in the video, a bad-ass image of bike and biker is created through the epic storytelling nature of Bat Out of Hell.
Halfway through the song, you’re confronted with an epic guitar solo performed by Todd Rundgren which sounds to some like the roar of a bike. The song that made Meatloaf famous, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ was written by Jim Steinman in the hopes of becoming the “ ultimate motorcycle crash song”. The ‘Harley vibe’ came from the bike’s 70s chopper style, designed with a set of 6 bend handlebars and custom stitched with recessed purple diamonds. This stunning custom Honda featured a larger-than-life windshield and an equally striking king and queen style seat - fit for a true prince. The appearance of this classic did more than turn a few heads at the time though, and many viewers initially mistook the Honda for a Harley due to its design and low slung handlebars. While it’s hard to miss Prince’s vivid purple machine, it takes a bit of a backseat in this video as far as some are concerned - and no wonder, the song is legendary. While technically not a music video, but a film, ‘Purple Rain’ features Prince on a beautiful custom 1981 Honda Hondamatic CB400A. It’s anyone’s guess how much it costs to insure such a bike, but many would argue that this iconic Harley-Davidson is well worth the money. The Easy Rider chopper sold for more than one million dollars back in 2014, making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold. While millions have watched both Steppenwolf’s music video and the film, surprisingly Vaughs has never actually seen Easy Rider. The Captain America chopper, named for its distinctive American flag colour scheme, has a confusing and controversial history - but what we do know is that the bikes that were ridden by both Fonda and Hopper were designed and built by Clifford Vaughs and Ben Hardy. The entire music video reprises the film’s opening clip, showing Fonda and Hopper riding souped-up Harley-Davidsons. Perhaps one of the most iconic appearances in music video history is the “Captain America” chopper from the 1969 film “Easy Rider” starring Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, which makes an entrance in Born to be Wild. Whether you prefer Harleys or Hondas, here are 8 music videos worth watching for the classic motorbikes alone: However, one thing about their accompanying music videos that’s often overlooked or under-appreciated is the fact they feature some of the most beautiful classic motorbikes you’ve ever seen. From Steppenwolf’s epic ‘Born to be Wild’ to Ronan Keating’s cheesy pop hit ‘Lovin’ Each Day’, these iconic songs are known by every generation whether you love them or hate them.
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