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Old 2004-04-08, 17:35   Link #1
ShinDragon
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1/1 Scale Akira Bike

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/a...2/news040.html
It's currently being displayed at the "Tokyo Motorcycle Show".
They even have the outfits, too.
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Old 2004-04-08, 17:57   Link #2
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That is pretty neat... not to put it down or anything..but I would still rather have Tia's bike from Plastic Little.
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Old 2004-04-08, 18:07   Link #3
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does the bike work?
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Old 2004-04-08, 18:23   Link #4
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Yes, I've seen the article and read about it and the bike is fully functional and apparently goes upwards to something like 250 mph if I remember reading the article right.
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Old 2004-04-08, 18:51   Link #5
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MFG this is just AWESOME! o__0

Katsuhiro Hotomo must be realy proud ^^ Although the design is not exactly the same its still pretty cool
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Old 2004-04-08, 21:16   Link #6
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Wow that's just awesome...

Now I know what I'd do if I have a million dollars.
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Old 2004-04-08, 21:19   Link #7
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heres the less than spectacular manufacturer website...

http://www.neo-fukuoka.com/
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Old 2004-04-08, 21:34   Link #8
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Yes, I've seen the article and read about it and the bike is fully functional and apparently goes upwards to something like 250 mph if I remember reading the article right.


The only thing I don't like about it is the 3 chains and 4 sprockets between the transmision and the drive wheel. Though with that configuration it would be hard to do it any other way, shafts would have too many universals at too sharp an angle, and hydraulic or electrical motors for power transfer would be to heavy and bulky.
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Old 2004-04-08, 22:09   Link #9
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The only problem i have with it is that i think it's too shiny...if it was a darker red and kinda flat (color) then it would look much better ^_^
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Old 2004-04-08, 22:42   Link #10
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i think if you had enough coinage to plunk down on that thing, a repaint would be just pocket change
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Old 2004-04-09, 00:36   Link #11
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Its an intresting bike. You cant drag knee's with it though thats the only problem i see w/ it =p. Gotta be able to get the bike low and drag that knee y0
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Old 2008-08-14, 22:13   Link #12
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im workin on the real thing

hey every body im justin im workin on the design for a real akira bike if you have questions ask me if it can be made i can tell you how to build it i want to build this bike for personal reasons the ones i've seen are junk wanna know y i'll tell you but im keepin this short its a powerful lightwieght bike witch means conveventional motorcycle and transportation technology that exits will make it worthless and an eye sore im almost finished with the thought of design its been a challenge but i know i can biuld this no chain drive fully electric drive a generating motor the right proportions in size full speed reverse all that stuff it might sound wierd but if anybody wants to throw in a little material founding that would speed this thing up not only that but i can produce it on a production level and anyone contributing will be recognized plus ill make it for you for the price of raw material and a little labor but i wont let you down if its worthless i wont put my name on it .a little about me i now turbine tech electrical and mechanical engineering im a real machinist witch means i could make a tank with some steel a chisel and a hammer that means i dont have to part out parts witch make it expensive the more people that have ther hands on it the more it cost i allways say but im an adrenaline junkie so if its not exceptible its junk i like all the mech stuff in anime cause ther good at imagining what isn't so ill be back in a week or two so let me know what you think this is the real deal so whats up lol a few words for thought thanks for reading
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Old 2008-08-14, 22:55   Link #13
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Yes, I've seen the article and read about it and the bike is fully functional and apparently goes upwards to something like 250 mph if I remember reading the article right.
I bet Nightbat would love this ^^

oh! Jojo is back ^^
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Old 2008-08-15, 16:27   Link #14
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Haha, wow....i remember reading this about....oh....4 years ago? lol

and gt40 good luck with the build but if your gonna keep us updated on it...at least use periods or something to split the sentences apart ;p
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Old 2008-08-16, 01:47   Link #15
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I bet Nightbat would love this ^^



Actually,.. no

I like the Akira bike, but know that IRL the thing would hardly be rideable
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Old 2008-08-16, 06:23   Link #16
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demo on someone riding it plz
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Old 2008-08-16, 12:19   Link #17
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250mph? holy that actually beat hayabusa flat down haha

seeing the design, i think it will steer and corner worse than a crusier
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Old 2008-08-16, 15:54   Link #18
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There was something similar to this in development, that actually seemed practical, back in 2006. Not sure what became of it, the company site is gone and I don't see any current news articles.

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Old 2008-08-16, 20:23   Link #19
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Very cool bike

It would be pointless to get low on this bike, the seat looks like i can cruise on it. But the handle bar plus seat arrangement looks awkward.

If you want to knee drag, get a 600; liter bike would work too.

Still rather have a tomahawk.
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Old 2008-08-17, 07:52   Link #20
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250mph? holy that actually beat hayabusa flat down haha
That would actually be on par with a Bugatti Veyron, I think it should read 250km/h
which isn't that hard to reach with a Sportsbike 600cc engine


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Very cool bike

It would be pointless to get low on this bike, the seat looks like i can cruise on it. But the handle bar plus seat arrangement looks awkward.

If you want to knee drag, get a 600; liter bike would work too.
And forget using it to dragrace, that final transmission will have so much powerloss
on the rear wheel, the only thing you'll do is stretch the chain till it snaps

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Still rather have a tomahawk.
Don't get me started on THAT monstrocity: It's a car!
4 wheels, designed and built by a car manufacturer, it has 4 wheels, a car engine,
looks like ass and has 4 wheels
not to mention a $500,000 pricetag when noone EVER did more with it than can
be seen in it's promotional vid

A godawefull paperweight, I'd rather drive a $1,000,000 Reliant
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