This is as close as anyone of us will ever get to riding on those awesome speeder bikes shown in Star Wars. A company called Aerofex has announced that we'll soon be able to buy our own hoverbikes in 2017.



It all started back in 2011, when Aerofex debuted the Aero-X prototype via the video above.The company was immediately inundated with phone calls, emails, and messages from eager customers who wanted to get their hands on the vehicle.

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And now, they are finally making those dreams come true. The commercial version of the Aero-X is basically a motorcycle-like hovercraft with the ability to hover 12 feet above ground and reach speeds up to 44 miles per hour.

The hoverbikes will retail for around $85,000; and those who want in now can put down a $5000 deposit to save a spot in line.