# What Makes A Motorcycle A Chopper?

> Choppers were around before Peter Fonda, Jack Nicholson, and Dennis Hopper starred in the 1969 film "Easy Rider," where Fonda rides the now-famous "Captain America" chopper.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1850516/chopper-motorcycle-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68209f01477c93f73595a137)
- **Published:** 2025-05-11
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #chopper #culture #motorcycle #fonda #makes #movie #world #according
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