Speed demon! Leather-clad Keanu Reeves test-drives his custom motorcycle on Japanese race track

Keanu Reeves, a motorcycle aficionado, took one of his favorite custom vehicles out on a Japanese race track this weekend.

The 50-year-old actor boarded his KRGT-1 while dressed in full personalized leathers bearing his name and the name of his motorcycle firm, Arch Motorcycles.

Keanu appeared at comfortable as he put on his helmet and gave a thumbs up at the Suzuka race track for the 8 Hour FIM Endurance World Championship.

 

Need for speed: Keanu Reeves was pictured at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan test-riding his custom KRGT-1 on Saturday

Keanu Reeves was spotted at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, test-riding his bespoke KRGT-1 on Saturday.

The actor co-founded Arch Motorcyle Company with Gard Hollinger, and together they create personalized KRGT-1s that sell for roughly $78,000.

Meanwhile, Keanu will reprise his role in the sequel to John Wick.

The actor will reunite with the previous film’s directors, David Leitch and Chad Stahelski, for the second episode of the hitman’s escapades.

Protective gear: The 50-year-old star wore personalised leathers as he clutched his helmet

Protective gear: The 50-year-old star wore personalised leathers as he clutched his helmet

Bike fanatic: The Matrix star posed proudly on one of his custom bikes from his Arch Motorcycle Company

Bike enthusiast: The Matrix star posed proudly on one of his handcrafted bikes from Arch Motorcycle Company.

The 2014 revenge and redemption thriller was a box office hit and praised by critics for its fast-paced action sequences and gorgeous photography.

The first film grossed $78 million worldwide, against a stated $20 million budget.

Meanwhile, Keanu’s romantic life appears to be quiet lately.

The actor has seen both highs and lows in his life, including the 2001 death of his former girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, less than two years after giving birth to their stillborn daughter.

Suited up: The Constantine actor gave the thumbs up as he put his helmet on for the Susuka 8 Hour FIM Endurance world championship

Suited up: The Constantine actor gave the thumbs up as he put his helmet on for the Susuka 8 Hour FIM Endurance world championship

Star in their midst: The popular actor had quite a crowd of admirers snapping pictures of him and his impressive speed machine

Star in their midst: The popular actor had a large gathering of admirers taking pictures of him and his incredible speed machine.

Keanu told Parade in 2006, ‘All you can do is hope that grief will be changed and, instead of feeling anguish and bewilderment, you will be together again in memory, that there will be solace and pleasure there, not just loss.’

‘I don’t want to flee from life,’ Keanu said. ‘I know how beautiful it is.

Keanu has recently poured himself into work, with a number of projects on the horizon, including the 2016 horror picture The Neon Demon.

Sharing with fans: Keanu's 'Official' Twitter page shared this twitpic, captioning it 'Suzuka Circuit Japan'

Sharing with fans: Keanu’s ‘Official’ Twitter page shared this twitpic, captioning it ‘Suzuka Circuit Japan’

In development: Keanu will be reprising his role in the sequel to his 2014 hit John Wick but no release date has been scheduled yet

In development: Keanu will be reprising his role in the sequel to his 2014 hit John Wick but no release date has been scheduled yet