The original Batpod, which Christian Bale's Batman rode through the streets of Gotham in Christopher Nolan's films The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, is to be put up for auction in London.
Only six such motorcycles were built for filming. The example on offer is the only one that Warner Bros. has officially released for sale to a private collector. It is estimated at between £450,000 and £900,000.
The Batpod was developed with the involvement of Nolan, production designer Nathan Crowley and visual effects specialist Chris Corbould.
The motorcycle is fitted with a 750 cc Honda engine and 31-inch wheels. Because of its unusual design, it was difficult to control even for professional stunt performers.
According to Stephen Lane, founder of the Propstore auction house, the motorcycle repeatedly went out of control during filming. On one occasion, the Batpod crashed into a film camera, and the moment was caught on video.
The Propstore auction will take place from 4 to 6 December 2026. In addition to the Batpod, the lots will include original Batman costumes worn by Christian Bale and Val Kilmer, props from the Indiana Jones films and the sword Longclaw from the series Game of Thrones.
In total, collectors will be offered more than 1400 items from well-known films and series.
