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The guys at Parker Brothers Choppers, who brought us the street legal Tron Lightcycles, have done it again. Remember the trike that those of us with Bigwheels were all jealous of, the one that would let you drift and spin out?

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Gamers, computer programmers, and science fiction fans everywhere are super stoked about the new Tron movie. For those with deep pockets, their cinematic fantasy can become a reality by purchasing a real-life lightcycle.

Parker Brothers Cycles is producing five space-age, yet street-legal, superbikes based on the computer graphic versions in the film. They are 8 feet long, 23-inches wide, and weigh 474lbs.

“It has a TL1000R motor that powers the chain driven friction drive system,” said Jeff Halverson, Operations Manager. “It can go up to 120 miles per hour but we haven't taken it up to that speed yet.” It also has a port to plug in your iPad and download ride stats from the onboard computer.

(Watch a test drive in the video below!)

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While World Cup mania has died down, soccer fans in India continue to honor their team's losing performance with an interesting adaptation of the sport.

These crazy guys actually weren't the first to invent such a spectacle. "Motoball" actually began in the 1930's in France and several European leagues still compete, with teams from the Netherlands, Russia, Germany, and France. 4 players from each team ride 250cc motorcycles while trying to kick the ball past the courageous goalkeeper who plays on foot.

Looks like the guys in India have more riders on the field, they like to smash into each other, and they do wheelies! So check out the video:

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We are surprised that someone didn't do this before. The Reevu MSX1 has a rear view mirror just above the line of site that should help bikers avoid a percentage of deadly accidents and increase awareness. Plus it's kinda cool. Enjoy the video!

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Interior and furniture designer by day, motorcycle enthusiast by night, Barend Hemmes has revealed his latest concept bike creation. He was first inspired in 2006 when he received large statues from a Jaguar dealership and 3 years later, modified them into a motorcycle. The Jaguar Motorcycle started Massow Concept Cycles and Barend continues to sketch out new ideas inspired from company logos and mascots. 

The Bull bike is his latest artistic depiction of what appears to be energy drink giant Red Bull, although the website says it could also represent the Chicago Bulls or several other companies sharing the bull logo. His other concept cycle ideas include Ferrari, Harley Davidson, and Bentley. The Jaguar and The Bull bikes, as well as his drawings of future creations, are quite impressive.

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The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show has been traveling around the country for a few months now, and the best bike showcased at the event is the 2010 Honda VFR1200F.

Honda says they've created "a futuristic sport motorcycle for the sheer joy of riding, custom tailored for experienced hands who ride hard, ride long, ride far, and ride often."

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It's being called a monster, an animal, a breakthrough for Ducati. It's so much more advanced than the former Multistrada that it should be given a better name. "Many roads" is a practical moniker but this bike is so revolutionary, there is no road on the planet, maybe even the universe, that it couldn't traverse with ease.

The 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 claims to be "4 bikes in 1" with 4 built-in riding modes: Sports, Touring, Urban, and Enduro. Something for everyone!  

This new model is faster with an 1198 superbike engine and 150 horsepower. It's also lighter at 189kg (416lbs). And it definately looks cooler with the sleeker and slimmer Italian design. There are also so many innovative technological features that you can spend weeks adjusting all the different settings.  

Bike enthusiasts are eager to take a ride on this powerful Italian stallion to see if it lives up to all the hype. Prices are estimated to be around $15,000 to $20,000.

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