The Fight Club actor fell off his motorbike after clipping a parked car while weaving through traffic in Los Angeles. He emerged unscathed but his beloved wheels weren't so lucky.
Pitt blames the accident on the hordes of photographers who were following him at the time, but admits he is excited about perusing top motorcycle manufacturers while promoting his latest movie Inglourious Basterds in Tokyo.
He says, "I had a little mishap. No injuries, except my ego. I was trying to get away from some paparazzi and instead gave them a good story.
"It was my favourite bike, so that is really sad. (But) I will definitely be looking at motorcycles (in Japan). You've got some of the best builders right here."