Is it Possible to Purchase an Electric Akira Bike Soon?

Will We Soon Be Able To Buy An Electric Akira Bike?

The silver screen has inspired countless individuals, myself included, to embrace the two-wheeled lifestyle. While there are plenty of sensible choices in movie bikes, such as Top Gun’s GPZ900R, or the various bikes in Mission: Impossible and James Bond movies, there are other bikes that seem unattainable for us average folks.

I’m referring to one-of-a-kind machines like those ridden by Batman and Shotaro Kaneda from Akira. However, the unattainability of these bikes is changing with the introduction of custom-made bikes inspired by the Akira bike, but none from an actual manufacturer. Until now.

Thai manufacturer Rapid aims to make this dream a reality with its electric motorcycle named the K-1988. While currently just a concept, Rapid’s owner, Smartech Motor, intends to market the K-1988 as a production model. The bike, showcased at the Bangkok International Motor Show, takes inspiration from the Akira series, though with some subtle differences to avoid copyright issues.

The K-1988, likely named after Kaneda and the release year of the Akira film, boasts impressive specs. It features a 15kW electric motor, delivering around 20 horsepower and a top speed of 87 mph. The bike offers a range of 124 miles on a single charge, making it ideal for urban use. Charging the bike fully takes approximately two hours.

Equipped with modern technology like traction control, ABS, and dual full-color TFT displays, the K-1988 also includes an LED headlight reminiscent of the Akira bike. With these features and specifications, the K-1988 stands as a promising electric motorcycle concept, ready to hit the market soon.