Fact Check: Is the One-Wheel Tesla Superbike Actually Real?

A parody account on X shared a video portraying Elon Musk riding a one-wheel Tesla superbike, which claims it represents the future of motorbikes. However, the video is AI-generated and a deepfake, not a real product or announcement.

There’s no doubt that technological breakthroughs are advancing rapidly, but the video shared by @TeslaCarsOnly is totally fake. This AI-generated clip has gone viral on X while leaving many users confused about its authenticity.

In this guide, I’ll explain whether this is a real Tesla project or an AI-generated fake video and clarify what Tesla is actually working on right now.

Tesla is not building a one-wheel superbike. Instead, the company is focused on several large, real-world projects that span vehicles, artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy.

• Developing a next-generation, lower-cost vehicle platform for an affordable ~$25K car
• Building the Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi designed for ride-hailing
• Scaling production of the Cybertruck and preparing the Semi for volume production
• Working on refreshed Model Y versions, new Model 3 variants, and a next-gen Roadster
• Expanding Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities and the future Robotaxi network
• Advancing the Optimus humanoid robot for factory and real-world tasks
• Creating in-house AI chips (AI5, AI7, AI8) for training and inference
• Expanding next-generation energy storage and generation products
• Exploring advanced concepts such as space-based supercomputing

People create deepfake videos primarily to capture attention in an increasingly crowded digital space. Attaching futuristic ideas to famous entrepreneurs like Elon Musk instantly boosts visibility, clicks, and shares.

When a video appears to show a tech leader unveiling something groundbreaking, it naturally sparks curiosity and spreads rapidly.

Another major reason is experimentation and creative expression. Many creators use deepfake technology to test AI tools, explore visual storytelling, or demonstrate their technical skills. These videos often start as “what-if” concepts, imagining how future technology could look rather than what actually exists.

Deepfakes are also used to drive engagement and grow social media accounts. Sensational content generates comments, debates, and reposts, which help accounts gain followers quickly. This is why AI-generated concepts like the Tesla Glide (which was also a deepfake) can trend despite having no official connection to Tesla.

Finally, deepfakes are sometimes created for parody or satire. These videos exaggerate tech trends or corporate hype to provoke discussion or humor. However, without clear labeling, even satirical deepfakes can be mistaken for real announcements, reinforcing the need for fact-checking and media awareness.