Motorcycles can not only be fast, but weird and cool as well. They come in all shapes, sizes, and designs, with some bordering on just plain crazy, like the Dodge Tomahawk. We’ve rounded up three of the weirdest and coolest motorcycles for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see more.
Helmets are a must when riding a motorcycle, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with the same old boring designs you find in stores. Here are ten weird and cool examples to get you inspired, or at least scouring the internet for your next purchase. Continue reading to see them all – including bonus videos.
It’s called the “ZecOO”, and this electric motorcycle looks to be pulled straight from a futuristic anime. This environment-friendly machine takes 4-6 hours to charge, tops out at 75mph, and has a driving range of 55mi – 85mi before needing the plug. The “ZecOO” will be manufactured in limited quantities and priced from $70,000. No word yet on availability. Click here to view this gallery’s first image. Continue reading for a video preview.
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Akira fan Masashi Teshima from Fukuoka, Japan decided to bring his dream project to life, a working Kaneda bike. This project took seven years and $121,000 to complete and was officially recognized by “Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to watch three videos of it in-action.
[via Kotaku]
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Not your average steampunk gadget, this one is called “Black Widow”, and it’s a chopper that looks to be straight from a Victorian-era movie. Unfortunately, it’s not for sale. Click here to see more WINS, courtesy of HackedIRL.com. Continue reading to watch an incredible Super Mario Bros. medley.
At $265000, the Wazuma V8F is the most expensive quad bike ever. It’s powered by “a Ferrari 3.0L V8, developing 250hp, and incorporates the injection system of two sport bike engines [that are] electronically controlled by a Sybelle system; all the engine management can be modified and monitored with a computer.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see it in-action.
The 6 speed sequential gearbox comes from a BMW M3 and is controlled from the handlebars. The machine gets specific and highly exclusive equipment like modified Momo (+Power) rims with Brembo calipers and four 324mm brake discs.
Unlike other motorcycles, the FB R2000S sports “hubless wheels with independent suspension and minimal fairings that in combination simply exude power and dynamism.” Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
Miroslav Hundak’s FB R2000S concept is loosely based on the BMW R1200S, a Boxer model renowned for sporting performance and dynamic riding characteristics.
[via YankoDesign]
So, you’ve seen some of the geekiest custom motorcycles along with the coolest custom motorcycle helmets ever, now check out some jaw-dropping suits that are perfect for geeks and gearheads alike. As you can obviously tell, the highlight of this list is The Dark Knight suit above. Continue reading to see them all.
Looking like a Star Wars stormtrooper while riding your motorcycle is now easier than ever, thanks to UD Replica’s new suit offering. Shipping in Q2 2012, you’ll have to shell out $1143 for the entire set: boots, jacket, pants, and gloves. Continue reading for one more picture.
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Anime fans know Shotaro Kaneda from AKIRA as “a carefree gang-leader who boasts a custom-modified motorcycle; he and Tetsuo have been best friends since early childhood.” Well, one fan has gone one step further and created a stunning replica of Kaneda’s motorcycle. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.