just as it is on the original Kaneda bike design. Is it practical? No. There’s no provision for a passenger or any luggage. But from bobbers to superbikes, a lack of practicality has never been ...

The bike’s design is based on the lauded 1980s anime Akira. While the connection to Shotaro Kaneda’s bike in the movie is clear, the Ichiban is much more toned-down and realistic. Yet ...