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Real 'Akira' Motorcycle

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the head-turner dept.

News for nerds writes "At Tokyo Motorcycle Show in Japan (2/3/4 Apr.), the official licensed model of the motorcycle in the anime movie Akira (poster) is displayed. This Kaneda bike is not a mere replica, but a full working model (more pics at ITmedia) with twin-steering system and 249-998cc water-cooled 4-cycle engine, and on its cockpit is DVD-navi-system + trackball & ten-key + custom computer-controlled LED meters - all licenced by the author and the publisher of Akira. Though at the show only miniature figures are sold and real price or release date is unclear, you can check out the manufacturer's website for later info."

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  1. What are the specs? by DigiShaman · · Score: 5, Interesting

    That's badass and all....but how does it handle? Does it take cornering well?...etc.

    Or, is the bike merely for show with crappy performance and sluggish control?

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  2. Something missing, though... by kongjie · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Now that we have the bike, all we need is a post-apocalyptic landscape in which to ride it. Considering the way things are going, I won't have to wait long.

    Of course, I could always pair up with the Chernobyl gal...