THE BATMAN - BATCYCLE + DRIFTER BIKE

Alright! Time to switch gears and talk about the Batcycle. Once the design aesthetic of the Batmobile was sorted, my production designer James asked if I could get started on designing Batman’s iconic Batcycle. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and got right to work. What I envisioned was essentially a two wheeled version of the Batmobile… a bike that Bruce could have made and developed himself in his workshop at the same time as the Batmobile. I spent time researching existing bikes that had similar design fundamentals but could then be updated and reinvented via “cgi fabrication”. I chose a lengthened wheel base similar to the style of modified Hayabusa bikes so that the Batman could track down anyone at high speed. I also wanted to match the brutal and blunt designs from the Batmobile with a solid rear swing arm that would then connect to an exposed lattice type frame found in some of my favorite Ducati bikes. All of these design cues are intentional in an effort to support the character, story, and give the world a grounded and real feel. I was extremely pleased when my first few rounds of the Batcycle were approved by James and Matt and the incredible props and production teams actually had it built for the film. What a crazy and monumental experience this has all been… words will never be able to truly express my full gratitude.
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Created in Cinema4D rendered w/ Corona Renderer and made with LOVE! 
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Production designer - James Chinlund
Director - Matt Reeves