fully functional high performance recumbent motorcycle inspired by Kaneda's ride in "Akira"

 

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To my followers, things are looking good for 2021, updates will be predominately via YouTube and Instagram, but will eventually trickle down to Facebook and www.matus1976.com.  Please like and subscribe on youtube!

Enjoy the fisrt of many new updates below.

To My Akira Bike Project followers:


Thank you for your patience and dedication, as you know this project has been a long one. But doing justice to this design requires a completely integrated build from the ground up, not a quick frame cut and weld, not cutting two bikes in half and welding them together, nor slapping on a fake wheel covering and a few stickers - I feel these are a disservice to Otomo's vision and the potential of the recumbent geometry. Layoffs and cross country moves have hijacked progress, and the expense of the project has impeded it. I am not independently wealthy but I remain dedicated to the project and do not shy away from ambitious goals. With a new shop, new tools, and good job I anticipate big progress soon.

 

Again, thank you for your patience! And please Contribute!

Recent image of the prototype as a rolling chassis, this is a basic functional prototype, not weight or performance optimized, to test the geometry and innovations in the build

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A rendering of the final version, modeled down to every last bolt. The design will change based on results of prototype testing

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In 2012, I launched a Kickstarter to help fund the completion of the prototype. As an early hard tech high cost project, it was unsuccessful. A follow up Kickstarter will be launched soon, but watch the video to learn about the significant advantages of the recumbent design

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From prototype to production, the build will progress through multiple phases, ultimately with a completely new build utilizing all high end components integrating design changes from the  results of extensive testing

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