Everything you need to know about the real Tron Legacy bike

If you desire and covet a mean machine like the one depicted in the soon to be released movie Tron Legacy, you need not search in vain. Dream Machines, a Florida-based bike center has released customized motorbikes, which are street friendly, and which draw heavily from the bike depicted in Tron Legacy, the Light Cycle.

Tron Legacy bike

The machine may not be suitable for ordinary cruising in traffic heavy, but it is the best choice for a cool spin about town. The light effects are chiefly produced by the use of luminescent and electrical light strips incorporated into the design of the bike. The Light Cycle has a steel body which is efficiently covered by a fiberglass covering that also adds to the cool quotient of the bike.

The light effects are not just limited to the body of the bike; even the tires, wheel, and rims are part of the dazzling effect. The spectacular light effects are the chief attraction of the bike and all Tron lovers will succumb to that as well. The machine has been designed by the Parker Brothers Choppers and a virtual fantasy has finally been actualized to the delight of everyone.

The engine of this bike is the powerful V-twin TLR1000 engine created by Suzuki. A specially made friction drum ensures automatic and smooth stop thus also reducing the chance of accidents. The bike has stayed faithful to the original Light Cycle which was conceptualized by Daniel Simon.

The machine

Each bike designed on the Light Cycle is provided with a steel frame for additional support. Jeff Halverson, associated with the Parker Brothers Choppers, also adds that the body of the bike, created from fiberglass and the powerful Suzuki engine add to the bike’s charisma. The friction drum mentioned above makes it faithful to Daniel Simon’s original. If customers so desire, they can also choose to go in for an iPad dock that will display information on the touchscreen of the iPad. 474 pounds of iron and steel as well as dimensions of 100 inches into 23 inches make this one monster bike. The seating is almost 28.5 inches above base level. The bike is approved by law and hence you don’t have to worry about being caught on the wrong side of the law. It can attain almost 120 miles per hour.

Here below is the feature at a glance

1. Powerful engine: Fuel-injected Suzuki 996cc and 4-stroke
2. Speed levels: 6 levels and mesh manual transmissions
3. Automatic Stoppage: A friction drum that is operated by chains
4. The front and rigid back suspension system is excellent
5. The lubrication system uses the wet sump mechanism
6. There are three half gallon fuel tanks and one 1/4 gallon reserve tank.

35000 USD is the price of a standard bike. This shall include neon lights, a 1000 cc engine or a gas powered one and the fiber glass covering. If you want to upgrade your model, there are options to do the same. The electroluminescent lamps are the main attraction. The engine is powerful as well. It has spring-loaded front and rigid rear suspension. The specially designed lubrication system eschews the use of hoses and pipes for oil transmission.

What’s not so good?

The bike is monstrous in size and can be uncomfortable for riders. It also looks ungainly at times. The front tire is too narrow and difficult to steer. Corner maneuvering is difficult as a result. The bike is also enormously heavy.

Price and availability

For a cool 55,000 USD, you can have this bike. It has to be bought from Dream Machines.

The bottom line

It is a spectacular two wheeler for bike enthusiasts. It is edgy and sharp with a different sort of appearance. It is a collector’s item and thus expensive as well. Each bike will be black with an accent color, and there will be 5 different colors; hence 5 different bike models. It attains good speeds and can be a viable option for bike enthusiasts.