Batman’s Batpod, used in both ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, has been sold in UK for an unbelievable price of £312,000 (Approx INR 2.7 Crore). It was expected to fetch just £60,000-80,000 (INR 50-70 lakh). The machine was carrying a 750 cc Honda sourced engine and features a totally custom made chassis.
Batman’s BatPod Sold for £3,12,000 (Rs 2.7 Crore)
It comes with 31 inch Hoosier racing tyres and uses fiberglass panels to cover the engine and handlebar parts. It comes fitted with a couple of faux machine guns and a laser targeting unit on its handlebar. The braking is controlled through right pedal and left handle while the working parts like radiator and suspension is fitted behind its unique saddle.
Black foam padding has been fitted around the body, saddle and knee rests for enhanced comfort while riding. The Bat mobile is not exactly in the perfect condition as it shows some wear and tear over its body panels and even the chassis as a result of extensive use over the production set. The buyer surely has something big on his/her mind.
Batman ‘The Dark Night’ BatPod Sequence