William Shatner has piloted and captained a number of outlandish vehicles playing James T. Kirk, but his upcoming trip across the country will be in something we haven't seen before. Shatner will ride a V8-engined trike custom-built by American Wrench, a company specializing in custom motorcycles.

The aluminum-bodied three-wheeled motorcycle is said to have been inspired by the B-17 bomber, though we see a closer resemblance to the machines we just saw in "Mad Max: Fury Road," truth be told. The motorcycle has a steampunk aesthetic with plenty of sharp edges and a low seating position, with a supercharged V8 located just ahead of the rider's seat. That engine, by the way, is said to produce around 500 hp, though the company hasn't revealed what systems will be keeping it in check throughout the shakedown cruise planned to kick off on June 23. The company describes the Rivet as "the ultimate landjet," and with that much power we're a little concerned about its ability to keep the front wheel planted on the road the whole time.

The Rivet was designed and created by Kevin Sirotek, owner and designer of American Wrench, with extensive design input from Shatner himself -- which goes a long way toward explaining the futuristic appearance of the custom trike.

"We've partnered with William Shatner to create a machine that combines the experience of riding a motorcyle, driving a high performance car, and gives a feeling of flying on the open road," said Sirotek.

The Rivet is ostensibly inspired by the B-17 bomber, though we get a certain American Wrench

The 84-year old Shatner will travel from Chicago to LA strapped to this machine, following the historic Route 66 in a trip scheduled to last eight days. Shatner will be joined by members of the The American Legion Riders on his journey, with stops in several major cities to promote the work of the American Legion.

"I am taking another step into the unknown!" Shatner announced, injecting a bit of drama. "A phenomenal bike made by American Wrench and a 2,400 mile journey, where the road holds the big mystery."

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