It would take a lot for the Doctor to ditch his police call box, but this TARDIS motorbike spotted at Phoenix Comicon just might do the trick. It is at least as cool as this Iron Man scooter and actually, since it can probably go faster (and travel through time and space) it might be cooler.
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Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic Akira has no doubt inspired innumerable fantasies about flying down the road on Kaneda’s motorcycle. Not satisfied with the prospect of having the machine exist only in the pages of a book, Masashi Teshima invested seven years and 10 million yen (about $121,000) to build his example of the bike, which is so badass that it is the only such project to earn Otomo’s official stamp of approval.
If that’s not cool enough, Teshima is currently taking the bike on a cross-country ride with the goal of raising money for autism research. Once he reaches Tokyo, the bike will be displayed at an “art of Katsuhiro Otomo” exhibition.
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Parker Brothers Custom Choppers delivered a gasoline-powered, street-legal TRON light cycle last year (you actually buy it on Hammacher Schlemmer right now for $55,000), but now they are back with a version that’s a lot more appropriate for the TRON universe.
That’s because the new version is powered by lithium batteries and a 96-volt electric motor that’s (supposedly) capable of a top speed of 100 mph. It can also go 100 miles on a single 15-35 minute charge with enough juice left over for that signature TRON lighting.
The Parker Bros. are working on making the bike street legal, but they warn that it won’t be for heavy duty use. Pricing and availability have not been announced, but you can check out a prototype of the bike in action in the video after the break.
Hollywood fabricator Eddie Paul is selling a life-size replica bike from Akira on Craigslist for only $4000. It was made for Kanye West’s video for the song Stronger, but the footage was ultimately cut from the final product. It’s even signed by Kanye himself—but despite that it’s still pretty cool.
Besides the whole Kanye connection, the only other catch is that it its bike is a non-working model meant for display only. Still, $4000 is not a bad price to pay for a collectible like this.
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You may recall that a Batpod replica was auction off back in May, but it was intentionally gimped to prevent people from killing themselves on it. Pankaj Shah, on the other hand, had his own Batpod custom built by Chopper City USA—and he’s actually riding it.
Behold, Benny Ohrman’s ‘Gatorbike’ rolling Crocodile Dundee death machine. It’s made with the carcass of a real alligator. Amusingly, that is actually a good thing for wildlife fanatics because the bike was commissioned to auction off for a wildlife charity. That’s more than can be said for this thing.
Created under the direct supervision of AKIRA creator Katsuhiro Otomo, this Kaneda die-cast bike replica measures 6.3″ H x 19.7″ W and features LED illumination on the front and back wheels, headlights, taillights, blinker, and dashboard. It also includes sound effects, adjustable headlights, a front end that can be raised and lowered and a full, workable suspension. Naturally, a model of this caliber will blow up most budgets. Additional images are available after the break.
This motorcycle grip makes a revving sound every time you pop open a beer. You’ll get a lot of good years out of this motorcycle, but remember that it is dangerous. You’ll probably fall a few times, and once the liver goes it’s time to trade her in.
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If you are going to ride a motorcycle then you really need to ride a Harley if you want to be a tough guy. If you want to be a tough guy with a knife, it appears you have to have a Harley as well. It features a working LED headlight that is activated by a switch on the seat—giving you a better view of the hippie you just stabbed.
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Nothing will wake you up in the morning like grabbing hold of a pair of motorcycle handles to get the water running. This chrome and brass faucet is the ultimate accessory for a man’s bathroom. And while the retail cost was quite hefty at one time, you can now get them at 65% off.
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