Nintendo Game Boy Bike Unveiled: The $16,500 Electric Motorbike
French company Dab Motors has introduced a limited-edition electric motorbike called the DAB 1α. This luxurious bike is priced at €14,900 (over $16,500) and heavily inspired by Nintendo’s Game Boy Color.
Key Features:
- Transparent Purple Bodywork: The entire body is made of fully translucent plastics to reveal the inner mechanics.
- Nintendo-Themed Handlebars & Display: Custom controls and a screen mimicking the Game Boy Color’s LCD.
- Actual Game Boy Color Cartridge: Modified as the bike’s starter key.
Cheats and Themes:
These include a speed boost, unlockable themes for the display, and sound effects. Cheat codes will come in a print magazine shipped with the bike.
Technical Details:
- Power: 11kW electric motor
- Top Speed: ~80mph
- Range: 93 miles
- Battery Life: 7.1kWh lithium-ion, takes around 3.5 hours to fully charge
Only 400 units will be produced, and they are expected to launch in December.
Unique Selling Points:
This ride is not for the faint of heart or wallet. It aims to merge nostalgia with high technology, making it a collector’s item for serious gaming enthusiasts and tech aficionados alike.
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