The Los Angeles Times has revealed two images of the Batpod, Bruce Wayne's high-tech motorcycle from the upcoming Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight.

The superhero film stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Eric Roberts, Anthony Michael Hall and Nestor Carbonell.

In the film, the Batpod will be equipped with the usual motorcycle add-ons that you can get from your local Harley-Davidson deal ... you know: grappling hooks, cannons and machine guns. ;)

to check out the Batbod at The Los Angeles Times and make sure to click the "FIRST LOOK: Batman's high-tech ride" link to see another image of Batman riding the motorcycle!

If the newspaper no longer has the Batpod image at the above link, to access the underlying story.

The Dark Knight arrives in theatres on July 18, 2008.

The Dark Knight was released July 18th, 2008 and stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Monique Gabriela Curnen. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.