Pitt loses his motorcycle to paparazzi in pursuit

Brad Pitt says he is in the market for a motorcycle.

The actor, in Tokyo to promote "Inglourious Basterds," said he trashed his favorite bike recently while trying to escape overzealous photographers in Los Angeles.

"I had a little mishap," he said. "No injuries, except my ego. I was trying to get away from some paparazzi and instead gave them a good story. It was my favorite bike, so that is really sad."

Pitt, a well-known motorcycle buff, said that while he is in Tokyo he will be looking for a replacement. "You've got some of the best builders right here," he said.

"Inglourious Basterds," directed by Quentin Tarantino, premiered in Tokyo on Wednesday. As a promotion, Japanese audiences will be given a money-back offer if they are bored after watching the first 60 minutes.

Pitt said he felt lucky to be chosen as the leading man. "We had heard about this script for about eight years before it came my way, so it had taken on a mythical dimension. I was doubly flattered because Quentin originally wrote the part for himself." AP