For fear that they’ll detract or devalue the actual two-wheeled innovation you find here every day, we typically try and avoid publishing stories on bullshit concept renders. But, something about the combination of a Star Wars-influenced aesthetic, an Akira riding … Continued
Katsuhiro Ôtomo's Akira is, on the surface, a bit overcomplicated for American audiences. The animated sci-fi epic tells the tale of a bike gang leader, Kaneda, whose close friend, Tetsuo, gets wrapped up in a secret government project. Kaneda attempts…
Iconic anime film Akira is being remade as a two-part, live-action, Hollywood blockbuster starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The first part, set in New Manhattan — supposedly rebuilt with Japanese money — will premiere next summer.The original is credited with helping anime…
Yes, that's right. While we were all daydreaming about how awesome we would be if we had a ride like Kaneda from the anime cult-classic Akira, the Japanese started an entire subculture of custom builders. We're not talking about full-scale…
By using an electromagnet/permanent-magnet hybrid motor that fits in the back wheel, the EV-X7’s designers were free to create a feet-forward motorcycle with a low center of gravity. While it doesn’t look like the handling’s currently up to much, this…
Cruising is cool. Especially when you don't have to worry about changing gears or wearing leather chaps. In fact, we can't think of any better way to get around in style than on Suzuki's new Gemma concept, silly name aside….