don't know if there is any akira fans (japanese anime with brilliant animation but a lackluster plot IMO) but apparantly some guys with a lot of time on their hands made a working replica of that futuristic red sportbike in the movie.

I quote:

"At Tokyo Motorcycle Show in Japan (2/3/4 Apr.), the official licensed model of the motorcycle in the anime movie Akira is displayed. This Kaneda bike is not a mere replica, but a full working model (more pics at ITmedia) with twin-steering system and 249-998cc water-cooled 4-cycle engine, and on its cockpit is DVD navigation system + trackball & ten-key + custom computer-controlled LED meters - all licenced by the author and the publisher of Akira. Though at the show only miniature figures are sold and real price or release date is unclear, you can check out the manufacturer's website for later info."

here's a link with pics (all in japanese). looks like something out of the movie, minority report...

or like you'd hit the wrong button and it would transform into a robot and run away leaving you on your a$$...

http://www.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/a...2/news040.html