Robert Patrick Doesn’t Like ‘Terminator 2’ Making Him Ride a Kawasaki While Arnie Was on a Harley-Davidson

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As a huge fan, I truly believe this film is one of the best ever made, and definitely in the top five sequels of all time! But even with all its greatness, there are a few things that bug some people. And apparently, even a key member of the production crew has a specific issue with one decision James Cameron made – and it all comes down to the bicycles used in the movie!

Patrick recently told ScreenRant that swinging his leg over a Harley-Davidson feels “pretty awesome.” But he admitted he doesn’t feel the same way about the Kawasaki motorcycle his Terminator (T-1000) rides in the film.

Rock and roll and Harley-Davidson motorcycles both share a cool, exciting, and slightly rebellious spirit, making them a great match.

Look, let’s be real – even within the film world, everyone remembers that moment in Terminator 2 when Arnold swings his leg over that Harley. It’s iconic! There’s just something undeniably cool about seeing the Terminator, that imposing T-800, riding a massive Harley-Davidson. It’s a genuinely badass image, and it’s stuck with audiences for decades. It’s a simple moment, but it perfectly encapsulates the film’s energy and Arnold’s screen presence.

So there I was, the T-1000, riding a small Kawasaki police bike. That’s the problem with the LAPD using Kawasakis – they end up in movies and don’t look great. It’s real, sure, but do you really want your police force associated with a foreign brand? Go American-made!

Patrick is a real motorcycle fan, and it’s easy to see he feels strongly about them. In the movie, Arnold’s Harley-Davidson Fat Boy definitely looks much better than the Kawasaki KZ1000P.

‘Terminator 2’ Stands Up Against Many Modern Sci-Fi Movies


Image courtesy of Tri-Star Pictures

Considering Terminator 2 came out around the same time as the poorly-received The Lawnmower Man, its special effects were remarkably advanced – comparable to those in Jurassic Park, which was released just two years later. Even today, the film maintains a 95% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it earned a massive $517 million at the box office upon its release.

James Cameron’s bold decision to make the T-800 a hero, alongside the introduction of the terrifying T-1000, was a stroke of genius. It was a big gamble – asking audiences to cheer for a character they previously wanted destroyed – and it worked brilliantly. While subsequent Terminator films haven’t matched that success, Cameron is reportedly developing a new sequel that promises a fresh approach, potentially revitalizing the series and reminding viewers that advanced artificial intelligence isn’t always beneficial.

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2025-11-09 17:05