Technology may have crossed thousand miles since the Victorian era but the technology prevalent during that period is still liked by many. And because of the high interest in the steampunk, many enthusiasts and craftsmen have modified everything from computers to wristwatches to motorbikes with a vintage sci-fi appearance. The amateurs or the professional artists have carried the steam powered technology of the Victorian era forward while offering the same devices we use but with the metal, gears and wheels prevalent in those early machines. Here is a list of 10 steampunk bikes that will take you back to the era when technology was just spreading its bud.
* Steampunk motorcycle 
Info: Designed by Choi Minsoo’s, this steampunk motorcycle is speedy and slim. The handmade motorcycle follows the philosophy of the use of simple machinery, and reaches the simple design in all its steampunkish glory.
* Studded steampunk Barro Chopper 
Info: The custom bike is built by Barro and is dubbed as Barro Chopper. Based on the mechanics of the Harley Davidson, this bike features a T-Sable Springer engine and gold rivet detailing all along its body.
* Steampunk motorcycle
Info: This Steampunk motorcycle was quoted at the LA Bike Show website as “What is it? Some bike contest entries defied classification and description...” Dave Geertsen created this Steampunk motorcycle all by himself from the ground up, creating most of the parts by hand.
* Emoto Steampunk scooter 
Info: The Whirlygig Emoto Steampunk scooter is the creation of Tom Sepe. The steam-electric hybrid has a Victorian-era finish and its back looks like it is from Harry Potter’s magical world.
* Recumbent Steampunk trike
Info: This is a ‘tadpole’ configuration recumbent trike that Eric and Alan built from the scratch! The trike has steampunk aesthetic at it’s very best when pushed just beyond the limits of good taste. For lightening, it has acetylene headlamp up front, kerosene coach lamps amidships and an incandescent tail lamp.
* Phantom steampunk bike
Info: Phantom steampunk bike is from Baron Margo, an artist and sculptor, has an amazing collection of vehicles, models and sculptures of all sorts with steampunk looks.
* Honda steampunk motorcycle 
Info: After filleting the frame with a Sawzall and installing electric motors and batteries, Santa Cruz handyman Geoff Bjorgan successfully converted a 1986 Honda motorcycle into an electric, pedal-assist bike.
Motorbike of wood and brass
Info: This bike of wood and brass is one of the oldest Steampunk bikes, even before the term had even been considered.
* Bobster Steampunk Trike 
Info: The Bobster trike by Zeel Design is a copper plated trike with a 1200 Sportster engine and 5 speed transmission. The front wheel is another of those 26 inchers with a tire from Vee Rubber like the Vinnie from Matt Hotch.
* Life-size Steampunk motorcycle 
Info: This Life-size Steampunk motorcycle is so exemplary that none of us will believe it’s made from old war plane parts, but it actually is and we have no choice but trust.
* Single wheeled Steampunked motorcycle
Info: Fetishes for Steampunk’d products are justified when you have motorcycles like this one. With a single wheel and a passenger aboard, the steady grunt of the engine says more than words can express.
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