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This incredible custom motorbike not only looks straight from the Akira movie, but it actually is a fully-functional vehicle. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Sure, you're thinking it is great mod, but apparently it is a fully licensed machine that is completely road legal, (in Japan at least.)

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Standing 10-feet tall and weighing in at a massive 13-tons, this "Monster Motorbike" is powered by a "Detroit Diesel engine hooked to a 6-speed Allison automatic transmission." Click here for first picture in gallery.

The frame appears to be an upside-down ladder design, with wheels and tires from Caterpillar

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If you've always wanted an animal-inspired motorcycle, then the Dacoit should do the trick. According to its designer, "the back of the bike is short to enhance the 'man sitting on an engine' concept and to give it an evil Hyena-like feel." Click here for first picture in gallery.

We're not sure the mash of design cues that makes up the Dacoit concept all belong together, but overall, we dig it. Many bikes are starting to look too similar, so we won't fault one for trying to be different

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Standing a massive 15-feet tall, Greg Dunham's "monster cycle" is claimed to be the world's tallest rideable motorcycle by Guinness World Records. It weighs in at 6,500-pounds and took Greg over three years to build -- spending $300,000 on parts. Riders sit in a specially designed cage underneath the handlebars to drive this monster. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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The Dodge Tomahawk, powered by a Dodge Viper V10 engine that produces 500bhp / 525 lb-ft torque, is claimed to be the world's fastest motorcycle, rocketing from 0-60mph in just 2.5-seconds. It has an estimated top speed of 300mph. To maintain traction, the bike has two custom made Dunlop P120/60R-20 tires up front and two P150/50R-20 in the rear. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.

Available in carbon ($14,995) or standard versions ($11,995), the Enertia is powered by six lithium phosphate batteries that are good for up to 45-miles. They go on sale next year.

But at a top speed of only 50mph, the chain-driven Enertia is more of a decorated moped than a motorcycle (though the Brembo brakes sound nice)

[via Gizmodo]