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Japan drone maker's flying motorcycle to hit the skies next year

A.L.I. Technologies starts taking orders for $682,000 Xturismo

The Xturismo is the first 'hoverbike' to make its debut in Japan. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

OYAMA, Japan -- On a nearly empty racetrack in the foothills of Mt. Fuji, a Tokyo-based drone startup unveiled its vision for the future of transport: a flying motorcycle able to hit speeds of up to 100kph.

In a scene straight out of a sci-fi film, the driver fired up the Xturismo, which rose several meters off the ground and cruised along the track for about a minute and a half. Reporters and guests -- all wearing earplugs against the deafening noise -- looked on.

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