1964 Yamaha Batcycle - The Original 1966 TV Batcycle

One of the most phenomenally successful television shows in recent years is ABC's "Batman." One of the interesting aspects of this show is the unusual and exciting vehicles in the pursuit of deadly evil criminals. From the batcave emerges a batcar, a batcopter and many, many more imaginative vehicles, all styled in the Batman motif.
Tying in with the extreme popularity of sportcycles, Batman has inevitably utilized a sportcycle--the Batcycle--in his efforts to thwart the forces of evil. The Batcycle itself is a real showpiece. Built from a Yamaha Catalina 250, the Batcycle features a side car with a portable go-cart resting on it for Batman's invisible aide, Robin. As Batman slows down or stops the Batcycle, Robin is propelled off of the side car and becomes mobile in his own right in the go-cart. The entire Batcycle and side car are handsomely customized in black and white colors with a batshield molded into the fairing and fender guard. Not only is the Batcycle a hugely modified Yamaha Catalina 250, but Robin's cart, which is an integral part of the Batcycle rig, is powered by a 55cc, electric start, Yamaha three speed engine.
The Batcycle will soon be seen in a feature length Batman motion picture.

[@veronicawest3749]

anybody else think Jessie James needs to build the next bat Bike..?

[@Doggeslife]

Actually, the original TV series Bat cycle was a leased 1965 Harley Davidson with sidecar. The Yamaha was built and used later in the '66 season. See it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opeupoyifK6niaM

[@txbatfan6647]

awesome! where is this Museum?

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

Klairmont Kollections in Chicago

[@txbatfan6647]

@@AutoMotoCha9L excellent, thanks

[@johnsanchez9980]

This is a reproduction

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

Could be

[@johnsanchez9980]

Yeah there is missing bat symbols on the side car and gas tank, main shroud for starters..

[@glennwebster1675]

The original real one never was finished on the inside it was raw fiberglass.