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Real 'Akira' Motorcycle

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. Cool... by jcuervo · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Wish I spoke Japanese.

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    1. Re:Cool... by irokitt · · Score: 0, Redundant

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  2. Re:Cost by MouseR · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Pff. Looser! I'll just steel one myself.