1980's Futuristic Motocycles (Akira)

​From the Department of Wheels

Found this rad write up of iconic two-wheeled rides from the 80's. I'm in this phase now where the stuff that looks futuristic now is so ubiquitous and Artstationy (like a tacticool facade glazed over everything), that when I see actual engineered machines from the pre-digital age there this tangible coolness to them that I want to replicate in my designs.

I love the odd bulges and angles with slick thickline paint jobs. Perfection!

Check out the full article here: LINK

-Jake