One hoverbike debuted in the US market yesterday, prompting inevitable comparisons to movie space speeder bikes. “Star Wars”.

The flying motorcycle was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, and its Japanese manufacturers are planning sell it commercially in the US next year.

Tech Suspension Bike EXTURISMO manufactured by the Japanese technology company ERWINS Technologies, while it can fly for 40 minutesat a speed that can reach 100 kilometers per hour.

This is the world’s first flying bike. The XTURISMO hoverbike is capable of flying for 40 minutes and reaching speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. pic.twitter.com/ZPZSHJsmZm

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“I felt like I was 15 years old and just walked out of a Star Wars movie on one of their bikes,” said dealership co-chairman Ted Schott after a test ride of the aforementioned aircraft, or rather, after a trial swing.

“I mean, it’s impressive! Of course, you have a little fear, but I was so excited, I felt like a little kid,” he added.

suspension bike already sold in Japan and Shuhei Komatsu, founder and CEO of AERWINS, said the company is working on plans to sell the smaller model in the US in 2023.

XTURISMO price reaches $777,000despite Komatsu saying his company hopes to bring the cost of the smaller electric model down to $50,000 by 2025.

Source: APE-MPE, Reuters.