This ungainly locomotive on two wheels is the brainchild of René van Tuil, a Norwegian who disguises his hobby as a buisness called Revatu Customs.

The Black Pearl is a steam-powered motorcycle that looks like something from the set of Dune, with a little Mad Max thrown in. We're not sure how well it handles. But with a top speed of 5 MPH we're assuming head shake is not a problem.

Here's a gallery with more photos of the Black Pearl...

 

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