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11 Motorcycles From Tom Cruise's Collection (And 11 Cars)

Cruise has both vintage cars and newly released cars in his collection. He shares the same enthusiasm for the motorcycle as well.

The three-time Oscar-nominated American actor and a multi-millionaire Tom Cruise needs no introduction. He has a net worth of $480 million and started making huge bucks after his first major success , Risky Business .

Updated March 2022: A thrill-seeker and gearhead at heart, Tom Cruise owns a plethora of exciting cars and fast bikes. So many, in fact, that we've had to update this list to include more of the incredible vehicles in his collection!

Tom Cruise is an automobile enthusiast, a passion he inherited from his friend Paul Newman. He has a massive collection of cars and motorcycles in his garage. Cruise has also been an active participant in the "Celebrity Championship" car races for more than a decade.

Tom Cruise is known to love the thrill of living life on the edge. Performing stunts and racing at high speeds on expensive cars and bikes give him joys and satisfaction. His love for fast and powerful automobiles has resulted in having a garage full of collectibles. Cruise has both vintage cars and newly released cars in his collection. He shares the same enthusiasm for the motorcycle as well. You can spot Tom Cruise driving (and riding) his collection at high speeds both in his films and real life.

Related: 10 Coolest Cars (And 5 Motorcycles) From Tom Cruise's Collection

22 Triumph Thruxton

Edge of Tomorrow is arguably an awful action flick, yet Tom Cruise still got paid. And he got to ride a Triumph Thruxton. In fact, when all of the equipment was shipped, Cruise picked up the Thruxton and rode it himself back to the set.

The 865cc bike has a top speed of 115 MPH, plenty fast to do all the crazy stunts! Featuring a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine, the Thruxton can make 69 horsepower, and the iconic Triumph styling makes it one of the most incredible bikes Cruise has driven on or off set.

21 Vyrus 987 C3 4V

Tom Cruise owns the most powerful and most expensive production motorcycle globally. The cost of this motorcycle is estimated to be around $103,769. Cruise was seen speeding away on his Vyrus from his 51st birthday.

He rode his flashy motorcycle and made a dramatic exit from the Hotel Chateau Marmont. It is a chopper made by an Italian manufacturer and powered by a 1.2-liter engine. It is a lightweight motorcycle that weighs around 154 kgs. It can hit a high speed of 209mph. Despite being fast, it is stable, making it safe and secure.

20 Kawasaki GPZ900R

Top Gun is one of Tom Cruise's most famous films . In it, he rides a Kawasaki GBZ900 and performs stunts with it. A couple of months ago, the star actor Tom Cruise posted a picture of his Kawasaki bike for the Top Gun 2 movie. He was also spotted on an airfield driving the Kawasaki Ninja H2R. The Kawasaki GPZ900 used in Top Gun was replaced by the Kawasaki Ninja H2R in the sequel.

This is a middleweight motorcycle with a 998cc engine with a maximum power of 322bhp. The top speed of this bike is 248mph.

19 Ducati 999R

Ducati is always on the top of the list when it comes to celebrity motorcycle collections. Cruise got himself a grey color Ducati 999R for his 46th birthday. He was spotted cruising with his Ducati 999R in LA, where he almost ran into a tree. His Ducati 999R was one of the 200 units that were ever manufactured.

The top speed of this Ducati 999R is estimated to be around 179mph. It was one of the most potent bikes ever built and claimed positive reviews from bike enthusiasts. This sporty bike was specially designed for racing purposes. It has a 6-speed gearbox.

18 BMW S1000 RR

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation featured BMW motorcycles . In the movie, the black BMW S1000 RR was used as a getaway bike. The top speed of this sports bike is around 188mph.

Michael Dunlop, a bike racer, won many races and championships with this bike making it iconic for BMW. It is one of the most potent, stable, and dependable bikes in the world. The production started off with 1,000 units, but that number increased to meet commercial demand.

17 Confederate Hellcat

Tom Cruise’s passion for bikes led to him giving a dramatic entry on his Confederate Hellcat for the premiere of Mission Impossible 3 . The Hellcat is known for its unique design. This bike is well ahead of its time. This bike has a special place in the hearts of bike enthusiasts.

M.S.Dhoni also owns this Confederate Hellcat, powered by a 2.2-liter engine that makes 121hp. The bike is mighty and stable compared to other bikes on the market. The cost of this bike is estimated to be around $65,000.

16 Honda CRF450X

Launched in 2015, this was a redesigned version of the Honda 450 model. It had a four-valve engine, single-cylinder, and four-stroke 449cc engine. The weight of this bike is around 110kgs. It has 5-speed transmissions. Cruise drove this bike in the movie Oblivion, and it featured a futuristic design for the film.

Unlike Cruise himself, who performs most of his own onscreen stunts, the bike is simply present in the film to showcase the design and is not involved with any notable performances. The top speed of this futuristic bike is estimated to be around 105mph.

15 BMW R nine T Scrambler

In his recent movie Mission Impossible: Fallout, Tom Cruise rides a BMW R nine T Scrambler. In this movie, he is seen racing with a brand new R nine T Scrambler until he crashes it. (Oops, spoilers.) The BMW R nine T Scrambler has a powerful 1170cc engine.

The seating position of this motorcycle is perfect and helps him glide along the road. The 55-year-old actor seems to be enjoying doing stunts and racing with this fantastic bike. It is not just a rugged bike but a legend. This bike can hit a top speed of 124mph.

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14 Ducati Desmosedici RR

Ducati Desmosedici was a symbol of both pride and passion for motorcycle lovers . Back in 2008, Cruise was spotted sharing a ride on this rare bike with Cameron Diaz, his co-star from the famous movie Knight and Day . The Desmosedici was a limited edition motorcycle and was one among 1,500 units that were built. It had a powerful 800cc V4 engine that could hit a top speed of 200mph. The price of a Desmosedici was estimated to be around $72,500.

13 Triumph Speed Triple

Tom Cruise rode a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in his movie Mission Impossible II . The film was action-packed, and Cruise himself performed many stunts. Cruise is known for doing fantastic motorcycle stunts without a helmet, and this movie was no exception. The Triumph Speed Triple is considered the most engaging sports bike of its time.

It was powered by an 885cc and can hit a high speed of 143mph. This bike is easy to handle, and the seating position gives the proper comfort for riding this, making it great for long drives.

12 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

The blockbuster movie Mission Impossible III featured the Triumph Bonneville Scrambler, which was driven by Tom Cruise. The Triumph Bonneville Scrambler came with stylish looks and was one of the five bikes specially built for the movie.

Although this movie didn’t feature Cruise performing major stunts like many of his others, that didn’t stop him from riding the famous Triumph, the bike that was used in this movie was later auctioned off to the Bonhams and was sold at a high price of $29,250.

11 Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron is an ultimate classic with a special place in Tom Cruise’s garage. The stylish design of this Bugatti Veyron makes it the best-made cars to date. The high speed of the 16.4 variant, which Tom Cruise owns, can reach the speed of 253mph, making it one of the fastest cars in the world.

Despite being fast, it is easy to drive. Tom Cruise is among the first buyers of this fantastic car. For the premiere of Mission Impossible III , Tom Cruise showcased his new Bugatti Veyron.

10 Ford Mustang Saleen S281

Tom Cruise's Ford Mustang Saleen S281 was one among the 100 that were initially built. Cruise drove a Mustang Saleen S281 in his movie Mission Impossible III which might be the reason for his connection to this car. After frantically trying to get that car for Tom Cruise, producer John Ficarra could get the car shipped from California to New Jersey overnight.

Cruise showcased this supercar during three movie openings in Manhattan that took place on the same day. The top speed of this Ford Mustang Saleen S 281 is around 150mph.

9 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Tom Cruise owns a 1958 original series Chevrolet Corvette, an extremely iconic muscle car. In 2007, Cruise was spotted driving this car along with Katie Holmes for a romantic evening in LA to the eatery Mastro's Steakhouse. Cruise was also having some trouble starting his Chevrolet Corvette while the couple was leaving the restaurant.

The 1958 Corvette was a two-door coupe with exclusive hood louvers and twin trunk spears. Cruise's Chevrolet Corvette was one among the 9,168 units produced. It has a four-speed automatic transmission with an output range of 230 to 290hp.

8 Porsche 911 996

Porsche is one of the famous luxury brands which has consistently topped the list of celebrity collections. The Porsche 911 is considered the most successful competition car in its era. Cruise has a black Porsche 911 in his garage.

The Porsche 911 is a two-door coupe that has an elegant exterior. The 996 series was in production from 1997 to 2004. This fantastic sports car was well ahead of its time and used Tiptronic automatic transmission.

7 Mercedes CLK

Cruise owns a Mercedes CLK W209, powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine. The CLK W209 launched in 2002, and the one Cruise owns has a five-speed automatic transmission. This legendary actor is known for collecting not just the fastest cars but also cars that come in style.

The Mercedes CLK W209 may not be the fastest, but it sure does give a comfortable and quality ride. This car might not be an expensive addition to his collection, but it certainly has excellent features. Cruise’s Mercedes CLK was last seen while the actor was still married to Katie Holmes.

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6 Mercedes-Benz S class

This luxury sedan car has always been a celebrity favorite. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine. It has driver assistant features that can drive for extended periods without intervention, even though keeping an eye on it at all times is always advised.

This car is loaded with technology which makes the ride fun. This luxury sedan can read traffic signals and change lanes at 50 to 112 mph. It can even navigate using the GPS. The cost of this car is high, but that doesn’t stop multi-millionaires like Tom Cruise from buying it.

5 Ford Excursion

One of the biggest cars that Cruise owns is his Ford Excursion. Cruise has always been in love with SUVs, and owning this is significant proof. It is a heavyweight automobile as it should be.

Tom Cruise used a decoy Ford Excursion to escape the paparazzi while leaving the hospital after his baby Suri was born. Cruise used two decoy Excursions which left at the same time in a different direction, to divert the paparazzi from stalking him.

4 1949 Buick Roadmaster

Cruise was first seen driving this 1949 Buick Roadmaster in the Oscar-winning film "Rain Man." Cruise has a great love for vintage cars, and owning this car is evidence of that. Cruise owns a 1949 Buick Roadmaster, a two-door sedan that introduced the concept of VentiPorts.

Buick Roadmaster was one of the most popular, stylish, and all-around appealing cars of its time. It was one of the first pillarless hardtop cars built by General Motors. The Roadmaster was one of the bestsellers of its era, making it highly sought after by car enthusiasts.

3 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle was owned by Cruise before his stardom days. It is one of the oldest cars in Tom Cruise’s car collection. The Chevelle SS was a two-door coupe powered by a 6.8-liter V8 engine that gave an output of 370hp. This car was in production from 1969 to 1977 and was later discontinued to give way to other new vehicles.

Tom Cruise is seen driving and performing stunts in the movie Jack Reacher with this midsized automobile. The top speed of this car is around 162 mph, and about 86,000 units of Chevelle were sold during its production run.

Best Motorcycles In Tom Cruise’s Collection, Ranked By Power

The great thing about being a motorcycle enthusiast is that it transcends mere genres, occupations, and societal status, as it were. There are no hard-set qualifications that one has to possess, and on the whole, it’s a very inclusive community. That’s part of why Tom Cruise, a full-blown A-list Hollywood celebrity, is drawn to some incredibly potent machines from the likes of Kawasaki , BMW , Triumph , Honda, and Ducati , among others. It’s also why he’s that much more relatable.

That said, Tom Cruise does tend to dial things up to 11 when it comes to his machines . As his rather extensive collection clearly shows, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that his enthusiasm for motorcycles borders on obsessive. It’s certainly an enviable one, with a variety of shapes and sizes, but they’re all there for a reason, and that’s to give him that buzz that’s so intrinsic to time spent riding any of these machines. This list, then, puts the spotlight on some of his best, and just to add a bit more layering, we’ve ranked them by their respective power outputs.

How We Got Our Model Selections: To compile this list, HotCars thoroughly scanned all the motorcycles that have been reported to be a part of Tom Cruise’s collection. It should be noted that this list is a mix of motorcycles that are currently in production and those that have been discontinued. Also, the entries have been organized in increasing order based on their horsepower outputs.

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Honda crf450x, maximum power: 44.8 hp.

If you thought that Tom Cruise preferred only sports bikes, you’d be mistaken. The Honda CRF450X is a seriously capable machine off the roads he can call his own.

In case you missed it, the CRF450X was also used by him in the movie Oblivion, albeit wrapped up in a different skin. The bike he used was reportedly given to him as a birthday present after the filming was over. Not bad for a day’s work.

2012 Honda CRF450X Specs

(Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs )

Triumph Bonneville Scrambler

Maximum power: 54 hp.

One of the rarer bikes in his collection, Tom Cruise, owns a custom-built Triumph Bonneville Scrambler seen in Mission Impossible 3.

Another bit of interest is that the bike didn’t technically exist when the movie came out in 2005, with Triumph only starting production of the Bonneville Scramblers a year later. The one he owns is one of five that were built for filming. We’re sure he’s happy to hold on to this one as long as possible.

2006 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler Specs

Why tom cruise never wears a helmet on a motorcycle in movies, triumph thruxton, maximum power: 69 hp.

The incredibly gorgeous Triumph Thruxton is definitely one of the most appealing bikes in Cruise’s collection, and there’s a lot to like about it. In fact, it even won our best cafe racer of 2024 .

According to a few reports, Cruise personally rode the Thruxton that was intended for the movie to the set while all the film equipment was being shipped. The 865cc parallel-twin undoubtedly made it all the more fun for him.

2012 Triumph Thruxton Specs

Kawasaki gpz900r, maximum power: 108 hp.

Unless you’ve been in exile for the last few decades, it’s hard not to remember the iconic Kawasaki GPz900R Cruise used to devastating effect in the original Top Gun movie.

At the time, it was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, and the movie featured a memorable scene of Cruise riding the GPz900R down a runway with a fighter jet running parallel. The movie undoubtedly did a world of good for the GPz900R, but even without it, this was a gem of a motorcycle, something that’s reflected in the value that used examples of the iconic Kawasaki demand today.

2000 Kawasaki GPz900R Specs

Bmw r ninet scrambler, maximum power: 110 hp.

As you might have guessed by now, Cruise isn’t partial to any one motorcycle manufacturer, especially in his films. The gorgeous BMW R nineT Scrambler had a cool, if ultimately, unfortunate (spoiler: he crashes it) role in Mission Impossible: Fallout.

The R nineT Scrambler is a beautiful take on the scrambler format of the past, mixed in with a healthy dose of modern internals. The 1,170cc boxer-twin engine makes a good amount of grunt and seems perfect for some of Cruise’s antics in the film.

2016 BMW R nineT Scrambler Specs

10 coolest cars and bikes tom cruise ever drove on screen, triumph speed triple.

One of the older bikes on this list is the 1999 Triumph Speed Triple that Tom Cruise was seen riding in Mission Impossible 2. It's one of the sickest hooligan bikes around .

Its 955cc inline 3-cylinder engine puts out a credible 110 hp and 71.5 lb-ft of torque, which was, and still is, a fair bit for a bike like this. It was put through the ringer in the movie, but unfortunately, it was done without a helmet, which was indicative of the time.

1999 Triumph Speed Triple Specs

Confederate hellcat, maximum power: 121 hp.

One of the more valuable motorcycles in Cruise’s collection, and one of the more powerful, is the incredible Confederate Hellcat.

In case you missed it, Confederate is an American company specializing in limited-edition bikes that tend to cost a fair bit. This particular one features a massive 2,163cc V-Twin carved from a 400-pound block of 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, all for structural integrity. Only a few have been made, so if Cruise ever decides to sell it, expect it to go for more than just a pretty penny.

Confederate Hellcat Specs

Ducati 999r, maximum power: 139 hp.

One of the more powerful machines in Cruise’s collection is the incredible Ducati 999R . And it’s a rarity: only 200 units were built, one of which went straight to Cruise for his 46th birthday.

It features a 999cc L-Twin that puts out 139 hp and 79.7 lb-ft of torque and has a manic reported top speed of 174 mph. Remember that this is 2003, and the stats get even more impressive. It can also manage to knock off the quarter-mile run in a blistering 10.6 seconds.

2003 Ducati 999R Specs

Tom cruise's mission impossible stunt will give you the chills, ducati desmosedici rr, maximum power: 200 hp.

By this point, a 200 hp road-legal MotoGP bike shouldn’t be surprising as part of Cruise’s collection, but that’s exactly what the Ducati Desmosedici RR is.

This is, again, a limited-run affair, with only 1,500 examples made by Ducati, and is understandably one of the most coveted machines made by Ducati. It's powered by a 989cc engine that puts out a bonkers 200 hp and 85.5 lb-ft of torque to boot. The top speed was a wild 188 mph, with a 0-60 mph run coming in a very short 3.2 seconds.

2006 Ducati Desmosedici RR Specs

Vyrus 987 c3 4v, maximum power: 211 hp.

Topping this list is another Ducati. Well, kind of. For the time, the 2010 Vyrus 987 C3 4V was the world’s fastest, most powerful production motorcycle. It was first showcased at the 2009 EICMA show in Milan and featured a 1,198cc L-twin from Ducati.

A lot of work later, the Virus was available in three separate versions: one with 170 hp, one with 184 hp, and the range-topping supercharged version that puts out 211 hp.

Vyrus reportedly hand-builds these machines and custom-builds them to customers’ measurements and preferred parts. The jewel in his crown? Definitely.

2010 Vyrus 987 C3 4V Specs

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What is the Motorcycle in Mission: Impossible – Fallout?

In Mission: Impossible 6 — aka Mission: Impossible – Fallout — the franchise continues its love affair with BMW Motorrad. In the previous installment of the series, Tom Cruise as agent Ethan Hunt took to the road on a BMW S1000RR sport bike.

For MI: 6 , Cruise is back in the saddle of a BMW motorcycle. This time, it’s a BMW R nineT — a retro-styled roadster that BMW Motorrad calls a “blank canvas for customizing.” Introduced in 2014, the R nineT has a number a beautiful “oilhead” engine, which is arguably more aesthetically pleasing than a more modern liquid-cooled engine.

M:I6: BMW R nineT

This 1170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin engine offers 110 horsepower and a stump-pulling 86 ft-lb of torque. To aid with customization, the bike has a separate engine and chassis wiring harnesses, as well as minimal fasteners connecting the seat, headlight, and tail light assemblies. We have featured a number of R nineT customs here from builders across the globe — including cafe racer, scrambler, and streetfighter style builds.

Some observers have claimed that the motorcycle Cruise rides is an R nineT Pure — a basic version of the platform — probably because of the tank color. However, closer inspection reveals that the bike has the fork gaiters/bellows, high-mount exhaust, toothed footpegs, and solo saddle of the BMW R nineT Scrambler version. That said, these could be additions to the Pure platform. Either way, the bike has the design cues of the Scrambler.

Main features of the R nineT Scrambler include:

• Single-sided swingarm with shaft drive
• Tachometer with analog display
• Elevated exhaust system
• Compact steel tank
• Toothed foot rests

The R nineT Scrambler does not have the gold anodized upside down forks of some of the other models.

Cruise is known for doing most of his own stunts. While filming in Paris in the fall of 2017, the actor suffered a horrific ankle injury. Believe it or not, the filmmakers were able to use the very scene where Cruise was injured in the final version of the film! You can see it at the 3:00 mark of this interview on the Graham Norton Show!

Behind the Scenes: M:I6 Motorcycle Chase Scene

What’s more, there are photos of Tom Cruise on an unidentified stunt bike that is not an R nineT, but perhaps a customized version of one of the BMW F Series enduros.

Here’s behind-the-scenes look at Cruise back on the R NineT, shooting down through a tube station and back up the other side — as video by some locals on the scene!

And here’s a photo of Cruise emerging from the subway on the R nineT — with a little air under his rear tire!

Mission: Impossible 6 – Motorcycle Chase Scene

Below, you can see much of the motorcycle in Mission: Impossible 6 , with Tom Cruise weaving helmetless between traffic on his BMW R nineT before broadsiding a Peugeot after an ill-timed, over-the-shoulder rearward look.

BMW Bikes and Cars in Mission Impossible Series

BMW has been the official automotive partner for the Mission Impossible franchise for years. In Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation , Tom Cruise drove a BMW M3 and road a BMW S1000RR superbike, and the company introduced their new 7 Series flagship. In 2011, BMW debuted their i8 hybrid supercar in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol .

The partnership not only involves supplying the actual cars and bikes for the films, but important technical support to modify them for stunt work.

I am a big fan of Tom Cruise what he chooses so do I and I really don’t know he rode on BMW bikes on Mission Impossible, Now I will probably buy this bike, thanks for posting such helpful stuff really appreciate that.

Mission impossible is one of my most favorite movie.maybe its Tom Cruise which force me to love this movie if its not than its surely the BMW R nine T which made me crazy about this film.i wish i could have this beast as my own one.thank you so much for your amazing post.

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Motorcycle Monday: Tom Cruise Bike Collection

The man certainly likes to collect motorcycles…

By all accounts, Tom Cruise is the real deal when it comes to motorcycles. The man has performed quite a few motorcycle stunts in his movies himself, starting early in his career, proving he really can ride with the best of them. With such experience, you would expect the actor has quite the motorcycle collection . Fortunately, what he has stashed in his garage definitely doesn’t disappoint.

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BMW S1000 RR

As you’re about to see, Tom Cruise has a real thing for sport bikes as well as motorcycles he’s ridden in movies. Yes, this is the BMW you see him riding in Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation . And yes, the man bought one of his own after helping produce the best commercial for BMW Motorrad ever.

Vyrus 987 C3 4V

Remember when Tom Cruise made the media go ape after he sped away on a motorcycle at his 51st birthday bash? Well, this is the bike he rode out on, causing much controversy. It was the most powerful production motorcycle at the time and with production limited to just 25 units, the bike is very exclusive. Reportedly, Cruise paid a cool $103,000 and some change to own this masterpiece.

Kawasaki GPZ900R

Yes, this is the motorcycle Tom Cruise rode in the 1986 blockbuster movie Top Gun . It allowed the actor to show off his skills on two wheels, something he’s done in many other movies since. He apparently liked the Kawasaki enough he snatched one up to add to his growing collection.

Triumph Speed Triple

Ridden by Cruise in Mission: Impossible II , many people lusted after the Triumph Speed Triple and its comfortable saddle paired with classic looks. That was apparently enough to make the actor a proud new owner of one himself.

Triumph Bonneville

Built specifically for the movie Mission: Impossible III , this unique British scrambler captivated the imaginations of many. After filming concluded, it famously went to the auction block, only to be snatched up by Tom Cruise for almost $30,000.

Honda CRF450X

Not everything in Cruise’s stable is a sport bike, like this Honda. However, this is another movie ride, one he used while making Oblivion , although you wouldn’t recognize it since the motorcycle was wearing a futuristic skin to change its appearance. Apparently, Cruise had a lot to say about how the bike should function while shooting the movie. After filming was over, one of the movie motorcycles was given to the actor as a birthday present.

Ducati 999R

Plenty of people would like to get their hands on a Ducati 999R, but considering the Italians only made 200 units, you’d have to pay a hefty sum once you did find one available for purchase. The superbike is definitely impressive, the liquid-cooled 999cc four-stroke twin cylinder engine pushing out 139-horsepower and 79 lb.-ft. of torque to rocket you forward with ferocity.

Ducati Desmosedici RR

There were only 1500 of these motorcycles made, which are the street-legal version of the bike ridden by Capirossi at Catalyunya GP back in 2003, so this is yet another rare model in Tom Cruise’s collection. He most certainly enjoys the hard-hitting 989cc engine, supplying 200-hp for loads of pulse-pounding fun.

Confederate Hellcat

The boutique motorcycle builder Confederate Motors has won over Tom Cruise (as well as a few other celebrities) who owns a Hellcat. He showed off the wild ride when he rode in for the premier of Mission Impossible 3, getting a lot of people talking at the time.

BMW R nineT

You might recognize this motorcycle from Mission Impossible: Fallout . This BMW is also the bike Tom Cruise crashed while filming. It’s been said the actor is incredibly good at riding, so good he could be a professional stuntman, but even experienced riders can make mistakes and crash. However, the accident wasn’t so bad to leave the actor or bike in bad shape, and eventually Cruise added the motorcycle to his impressive collection.

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Top 10 bikes ridden by Tom Cruise in movies – ever!

He's the world's biggest movie star, loves doing his own stunts, and loves riding motorcycles too - here are the top ten bikes ridden on screen by Tom Cruise

IT's another year, another year of summer blockbuster movies, another Mission: Impossible flick and, with it, as has become almost inevitable, another starring role for Tom Cruise and a bike – in this case Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One and motorcycle nut Tom tearing around Rome on a stolen police BMW.

But haven’t we seen all this before? Bikes have pretty much starred in all of Tom’s recent movies, haven’t they? But which movies and which bikes exactly? To answer the question once and for all here’s our list of the Ten Best Motorcycle Moments in Tom Cruise Movies, in reverse chronological order…

Top 10 Tom Cruise movie bikes

Kawasaki GPz900R, Top Gun (1986)

Triumph Speed Triple, Mission: Impossible II (2000)

The next Tom Cruise big bike outing comes in the second of his Mission: Impossible series (we’ll gloss over his brief appearance on a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail in 1990’s NASCAR flick ‘Days of Thunder’, here) and set the staple for bikes starring in the franchise. Resurgent Brit brand Triumph got the gig this time and its then brand-new Speed Triple T509 and Daytona 595 star in a quite frankly ridiculous bike chase with Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt aboard the Speedie chasing baddie Sean Ambrose (Dougray Scott) on the Daytona. Implausible pirouettes, shooting stoppies, jumps and more take place, sometimes with the bikes wearing full knobbly tyres, sometimes not. One of the bikes used is now at Triumph’s Visitor Experience Museum in Hinckley…

Triumph Bonneville, Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Another Mission: Impossible outing, although, with no significant bike chases of stunts in this third outing of the franchise, if you blink you’ll probably miss it. Again, it’s a Triumph but this time the first version of the Bonneville Scrambler , again slightly modified with full-on knobblies on which Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt arrives at an airstrip for a rendezvous with his team. No great shakes, admittedly, but enough, apparently, for one of the bikes used in the scene to be later auctioned off for a whopping $30,000!

Ducati Hypermotard, Knight and Day (2010)

Four years later Tom is back to bike stunting form with a prolonged bike stunt scene and chase. This time it’s not a Mission: Impossible flick but the one-off comedy thriller Knight and Day in which co-stars as mysterious spy character Roy Miller alongside screen siren Cameron Diaz as June Havens. The scene concerned features Tom this time on a Ducati Hypermotard with Cameron as his pillion (although some of the scenes were doubled by stunt men and women and one actually had a dummy in place of Ms Diaz). Interesting trivia: rumour has it that some of the stunts and jumps were so demanding that the bike was actually swapped for a specially prepared Aprilia Dorsoduro disguised to look like the Ducati. 

‘Honda CRF450X’, Oblivion (2013)

Triumph Thruxton, Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Another biking ‘cameo’ in a slightly oddball futuristic Tom Cruise sci-fi flick. 2014’s ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ saw Cruise star as soldier Cage alongside Britain’s Emily Blunt as Rita in a battle against aliens that he re-lives the same day over and over again. Before all that, however, Cage is seen scratching around London on a bike and, yes, it’s another Triumph, this time the old 865cc, air-cooled Thruxton café racer .

BMW S1000RR, Mission: Impossible, Rogue Nation (2015)

Right, enough of all that silliness, time for some proper, full-on, Tom Cruise and motorcycles biking action. The fifth episode of Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series, Rogue Nation, sees bikes back in the big time as Cruise’s Ethan Hunt chases after mysterious British agent Rebecca Ferguson in Morocco, with both (and more than a few baddies) this time mounted on BMW S1000RR s and fun and fast stuff it really is. Three interesting facts: One, ex-BSB racer Jenny Tinmouth did the riding instead of Rebecca; Two, Essex leathers specialists Hideout made their suits, one for standing, one for riding; and three (and nothing to do with bikes), the opening scene which sees Hunt clinging to the side of a transport plane, was shot at RAF Wittering, near Peterborough…

BMW RnineT Pure, Mission: Impossible, Fallout (2018)

The Mission: Impossible connection with BMW continued in the next outing of the franchise, Fallout, where bikes again played a starring role. This time we see Hunt this time in Paris aboard a BMW RnineT Pure, riding the wrong way around the Arc de Triomphe and more before being side-swiped by a car. (Much of the tracking footage, incidentally, was shot by ex-champion motocrosser Rob Herring.) It’s not all BMWs, though. We also briefly see co-star Henry Cavill aboard a Triumph Speed Triple and Rebecca Ferguson (again doubled by Jenny Tinmouth) on a Triumph Tiger.

Kawasaki H2, Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

If you’re starting to think by now that all Tom Cruise motorcycle movies appearances are in Mission: Impossible movies, think again. 2022 saw the long overdue sequel to 1986’s Top Gun and the return, not just of Cruise’s Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell character, ‘Ice Man’, F14 jets and so on but also of bikes – in an early scene ‘Mav’ not only memorably goes for a spin on Kawasaki’s spiritual successor to the original’s GPz, the supercharged H2 , but we also briefly see that, in his aircraft hanger/man cave, he also still has the original Ninja, too!

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BMW’s R nineT Scrambler Appears in Thrilling Scene in ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’

The  BMW R nineT Scrambler  is an incredible motorcycle that exudes style and swagger. So it’s no surprise it made an appearance in the latest installment of a legendary action franchise in “Mission Impossible: Fallout.”

Motorcycle news website RideApart.com described the scene in which star Tom Cruise puts the bike through its paces as an excellent spotlight on this motorcycle and motorcycles in general.

“While I imagine most audiences will be paying more attention to the action in general and probably not scrutinizingly focusing on the motorcycles, it’s nonetheless good to see bikes get put in front of millions of people. After all, motorcycles are cool, and sometimes folks just need to be reminded of that,” according to RideApart.

This wasn’t the only motorcycle featured in the film. Along with the BMW R nineT, a 2000s R 1200 RT was also featured in the film.

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The   BMW R nineT  is an incredible heritage motorcycle that combines a classic look with modern convenience and performance. The  BMW R nineT  has an air/oil-cooled four-stroke flat-twin engine. This engine has four valves per cylinder, balance shaft and double overhead camshaft. This motorcycle has a 110 horsepower, 86 lb.-ft. of torque and a maximum speed of more than 125 mph.

If you want a quieter motorcycle, you can add a silencer to your  BMW R nineT motorcycle . In addition to its fantastic look and driving capabilities, this motorcycle also offers unparalleled comfort. Heated grips will keep your hands warm on cold mornings. Enjoy the available custom seat that features an embroidered nineT logo and a high-quality bench. A comfort passenger seat is also available.

This motorcycle is available in five colors. The available BMW Motorrad Navigator VI with a four-button advance cradle has a 5-inch touchscreen and a curvy roads route option.

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Video: Tom Cruise Rides A BMW S1000RR In New Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation Trailer

The latest trailer of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation has just been released and to no one’s surprise, Tom Cruise is back to laying the smackdown on BMWs->ke1398 . I don’t think the German company minds it one bit though because it’s a good way to get some product placement in arguably one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

This partnership actually started in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol where we saw Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, get up close and personal with an early prototype of the BMW i8->ke4622 . This time, Cruise still gets some quality time with some of BMW’s newest vehicles, but if you look closely, you’ll see that he also found a way to get in the saddle of a BMW S1000RR .

The scene plays out around the 16-second mark of the trailer, showing Cruise being chased along a winding road by gun-toting goons riding their own S1000RR bikes. It already looks like an incredible scene so I can only imagine what it’s going to look like in the actual movie.

One thing I do know is that motorcycles have always gotten some love in the movie franchise. I'm not going to blame you if you’ve forgotten about it, but a Triumph Daytona 955i and Triumph Speed Triple 955i did get some camera time in Mission Impossible II while a 2006 Triumph Bonneville received the same treatment in MI:3.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol didn’t have a lot of bikes in it, but it looks like Cruise will return to riding them in Rogue Nation. It's also no surprise that he chose the S1000RR because something tells me that the decision to feature the bike in the movie has a lot to do with whatever cross-promotional agreement the franchise has with the German brand. Smart move, BMW.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation hits theaters on July 31 in the US.

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7 June 2018

With special agent Ethan Hunt – aka Tom Cruise – behind the wheel, in „Mission: Impossible – Fallout" fans will get to see the new BMW M5 driven to the limit: flying sideways around corners, tires smoking and the engine always redlining. It’s the perfect high performance partnership – what other vehicle is better suited for a blisteringly fast escape from some of the world’s deadliest villains?

PERFECTLY EQUIPPED FOR THE CHASE.

Looking impossibly cool in Singapore Grey metallic paint and kitted out with characteristic M Performance Parts like the black kidney grille and carbon-fibre mirror caps, the new BMW M5 looks every bit the leading movie star. The high-performance sedan is not just visually impressive, however. Under the hood, the 4.4-litre V8 biturbo engine with TwinPower Turbo technology and 441 kW/600 hp provides plenty of power. The newly developed high-performance M xDrive all-wheel drive ensures that Ethan Hunt always has the best-possible traction and superior driving dynamics to keep him ahead of the bad guys.

BMW and ‘Mission: Impossible’ are a perfect fit. This provides the ideal stage for our most dynamic business athlete: the BMW M5.

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„Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise was particularly enthusiastic about the BMW M5, attesting to its outstanding acceleration and great driving characteristics. Film fans know that Cruise likes to perform all his own driving stunts, so they won’t be surprised to see him behind the wheel again in „Fallout".

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The new BMW M5 isn’t the only BMW model that moviegoers can look forward to seeing in „Mission: Impossible – Fallout". Tom Cruise also rides the BMW R nineT Scrambler motorbike himself in one of the film’s key scenes, performing daring manoeuvres at breakneck speed in a wild chase through Paris. A car from BMW’s past – the 1986 BMW 5 Series Sedan – also makes a major appearance, starring in a chase scene that sets a new standard for the action-film genre.

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Already in the last part of the legendary film series a BMW M played an important role. In „Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation", Tom Cruise relies on a BMW M3 in Morocco. Particularly spectacular are the scenes that play in Rabat. A stunt remains in the memory, Cruise and his BMW M3 fly backwards over several steps and hit the ground anything but gently. All this, of course, with a good ending for the protagonist - and a less good for the BMW M3. 

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Tom Cruise rides BMW Scrambler in movie

Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in the sixth Mission Impossible movie, this time riding a BMW R nineT Scrambler through Paris before t-boning a car.

The 56-year-old actor insists he does all his own stunts and seems to be riding the bike the wrong way around the Arc de Triomphe in Mission Impossible: Fallout .

However, he obviously doesn’t crash the bike as shown in the above clip. That’s got to be computer-generated images (CGI).

Tom insists that most of the motorcycle stunts in his movies are real and that there is “not a lot of CGI” used .

This video backs up some of his claims showing Tom now riding a BMW R nineT Pure, not the Scrambler from the other scenes, and even doing a couple of tricky spin turns … while not wearing a helmet!

In 2015’s Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation Tom almost gets his knee down while riding a BMW S 1000 RR – again without a helmet!

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Product placement is when companies pay good money to have their product featured in movies.

It has been going on as long as films have been around.

However, it has become big business in recent decades, especially with blockbuster franchises such as James Bond, Bourne and Mission Impossible.

All of these have featured their fair share of motorcycles and mainly BMW motorcycles!

The Mission Impossible franchise has also seen its share of BMWs, starting with the original 1996 film.

Motorcycles were introduced in Mission Impossible 2 in 2000, but they were Triumphs.

In the chase scene, a baddie on a Triumph Daytona chases Tom on a Triumph Speed Triple on the tar and dirt around Sydney.

This is notable for the “quick tyre change” to knobbies midway through the chase!

Tom Cruise: riding career

Tom began riding at the age of 10 and owns several motorcycles including a Vyrus 987 C3 4V worth more than $100,000.

These days it seems he must include a motorcycle component in any movie contract he signs.

It all started over 30 years ago with Top Gun where he rode a Kawasaki Ninja GPz900R.

Other movies in which Tom has starred alongside motorcycles include Oblivion, Knight and Day,  and Edge of Tomorrow .

Even when he is not riding bikes in his movies, he often rides to the set on one of his many motorcycles.

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Tom Cruise Drives a Doorless 5 Series in Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning

Home » Tom Cruise Drives a Doorless 5 Series in Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning

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May 25, 2022 / 2 minutes read

The trailer for Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning just dropped a few days ago and it looks fantastic. BMW has been partnered with Paramount and the Mission: Impossible franchise for more than a decade, starting with the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept in Ghost Protocol, and now it’s back for Dead Reckoning Part One .

In this new dramatic trailer, there are tons of incredible looking action set pieces, including one that features Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt driving a dirt bike off of a cliff with a parachute on his back. However, there’s also a doorless 5 Series features as well. Rather than the usual BMW M5 , which was featured in the previous MI film, Fallout , this one is just a standard run-of-the-mill 5 Series LCI. From the looks of it, it’s a BMW 540i, not even an M Performance model, judging by its seemingly trapezoidal exhausts.

The brief clip shows the M5 driven by Haley Atwell’s ( Captain America: The First Avenger ) character reversing the 5er, which has all of its doors open for some reason, between two tightly spaced cars, ripping the doors off. They then drive through what looks like Rome, completely free from their doors. Maybe they wanted to make it a Superleggera.

Of course, the 5 Series isn’t the only car featured in the trailer, as Toms Cruise is required by contract to drive, fly, and crash at least five different vehicles in every Mission: Impossible movie. The other car is a vintage Fiat 500, which will likely make for a very fun car chase.

Most modern Mission: Impossible moves have been great and I can’t wait for this one. It looks like it could be the best one yet and the action scenes look next level. Also, I wanna see if they ever get those doors back.

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• Tom Cruise Rides A Made-In-India BMW Bike In New Movie

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• Tom Cruise was seen riding BMW G 310 GS for the Mission Impossible 7 film
• The actor rides the Italian Police-spec BMW G 310 GS bike
• The 2020 BMW G 310 GS motorcycle was recently launched in India

Tom Cruise is back in action! The Hollywood star has resumed shooting for the next instalment of the action-packed 'Mission Impossible' (MI) movie series. He was recently spotted riding a BMW G 310 GS motorcycle on the sets of MI:7 movie for an action sequence. The bike used by the American actor is the Italian Police-spec BMW G 310 GS with a distinctive blue body colour. The motorcycle also features alert lights and panniers, on either side.

Also Read:  Tom Cruise Shoots Stunt Sequences With The BMW M5 On Mission Impossible 7 Sets​

The actor was seen riding the Italian Police-spec BMW G 310 GS

The American star was also seen shooting for a stunt sequence with a doorless BMW M5 for the seventh part of the MI franchise. The actor loves to perform the action sequences himself, something we have seen in the past as well. Previously, he also performed a death-defying motorcycle stunt in Norway, probably for the same movie.

View this post on Instagram Waking up, opening the window and finding Tom Cruise shooting Mission Impossible 7... and he saying me hello...Have nice day everyone #tomcruise #mi7 #missionimpossible #missionimpossible7 #mi7mi8 #Rome #Italy #tomcruisemovie #tomcruisefan A post shared by Olga_ ritm (@olga__avventura) on Oct 10, 2020 at 3:33am PDT

Interestingly, the motorcycle on which Tom Cruise can be seen performing stunt is an India-made G 310 GS. BMW Motorrad India exports the motorcycle to several international markets including Italy. The Bavarian two-wheeler manufacturrer recently launched the new BS6 BMW G 310 GS and G 310 R motorcycles in the country. The G 310 GS adventure motorcycle is priced in India at Rs. 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Also Read:  Tom Cruise's Latest Motorcycle Stunt In Norway​

The bike is powered by an updated BS6-compliant 312.2 cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engine. It is tuned to belt out 33 bhp at 9,500 rpm and a peak torque output of 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm. There is a 6-speed gearbox on offer with a slipper clutch as standard fitment. Additionally, the bike also gets ride-by-wire technology as standard.

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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