Well, it's ultrafast and ultranimble in the movies, anyway; in real life -- far less so, especially the nimble part. While the bike certainly looks the part, the 850cc V-Twin engine runs power to a pair of 360-section tires -- yep, both front and rear tires are that large -- making the BatPod replica about as easy to manage as a drunken elephant, as you can see in the video after the jump.

The motorcycle, amazingly, is street-legal, and an engineering accomplishment by the guys at Chopper City USA despite its handling issues. Bike owner Pankaj Shah says its a tribute to his love for the movie that first showcased it. Based on the way the thing handles, we have a feeling Shah will be reminded that love hurts.

Check out Gizmag's source article for a full gallery of pictures, including during construction.