It has been suggested that Elvis was the most photographed celebrity of all time. Fans, press, offical movie photographers, formal sittings, publicity sittings coupled with informal and formal portraits and snap shots taken by family and friends, the list is apparently endless. It should come as no surprise therefore that so many photographs exist of Elvis with his many bikes, what is surprising is that many of these have been taken by fans 'on the street.' Why? Because the man was supposed to be a recluse! Click on thumbnails for bigger image
Elvis in the 1964 movie Roustabout. Seen here riding a Triumph
Elvis took to riding the Triumph on and off set throughout the Roustabout shoot.
In contrast to many of his contemporaries Elvis it seems was always had time for his fans, seen here posing while out on a 'get away moment'
Out for a spin on Elvis Presley Boulavard on a pink trike
Another strange looking trike
Always partial to Harley Davidsons this Electraglide was purchased in Memphis, while the last bike he bought, a Sportster, came from Marin Del Rey in California
With Yvonne Lime in front of Gracelands
Perhaps one of Elvis' most photographed bikes
With his beloved Harley Davidson K
Some how he got hiself astride a California Highway Patrol Harley
Having rekindled the 'Rebel' in the '68 comeback special, Elvis takes to the streets on the ultimate rebel machine; a chopped Harley, somewhat reminiscent in style to the Captain America bike riden by Peter Fonda in Easy Rider
No matter where he went it seems there was always someone on hand with a camera. Seen here buying gas for the infamous Harley Davidson K
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