Honda NM4 Vultus – inspired by anime and manga

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Say konnichiwa to the Honda NM4 Vultus, a cool-looking two-wheeler that’s turned up at the Osaka Motorcycle Show and which the Japanese company intends to put into production.

Created by a young design team unwilling to deviate from the original concept, the Honda NM4 Vultus’ stealth-like styling is inspired by futuristic machines from anime and manga.

Power comes from a low-friction 745 cc four-stroke twin-cylinder engine that’s canted forward for a lower centre of gravity. The powerplant is connected to a dual-clutch gearbox that offers automatic twist-and-go D and S modes, plus a trigger-operated manual mode.

A rigid steel frame, 43 mm telescopic forks and rear monoshock with Pro-Link make up the mechanicals, while a “reactive dashboard” changes colour according to driving mode. There’s also a flip-up pillion seat that acts as the rider’s backrest.

Wheels are 18-inchers wrapped in 120/70 series rubber up front and 17-inchers with 200/50 series rubber out back, while ABS comes as standard.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Clarence on Mar 24, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Never too late for a Japanese Robocop…

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  • shawal on Mar 24, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Il hv one in red with a rocket launcher tq!

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  • Jebonr on Mar 24, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    One cool bike. I need a “Bat Suit” to ride it thou.

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  • Sam "Hailat" Loo on Mar 24, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    More reasons for rich bastardo Rempits to die faster and then blame their deaths on innocent motorists…

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    • flat_tire on Mar 24, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      since when mat rempits are rich..? and i don’t think they could afford this bike anyway..

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      • Sam "Hailat" Loo on Mar 25, 2014 at 1:31 am

        Mat Rempits don’t have to be poor… Which cave did you just crawled out from…?

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      • Hasang on Sep 02, 2014 at 10:00 pm

        Their Arai helmets worth rm5k easily

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  • Joel Nathaniel on Mar 24, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Now everyone can be Judge Dredd.

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  • Hikaru on Mar 24, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Looks more Akira to me. The bike in Akira is still a cult status symbol to me.

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  • Chris (Member) on Mar 24, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Next: Honda Fenrir. Hahahaha.

    Looks like a single seater to me.

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  • If only the exhaust is also matt black.

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  • heybadigol on Mar 24, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I think Honda is shortchanging their car buyers. Their bikes are so much cooler than their 4 wheel brothers, which are well, urmmm, a bit boring to look at. Even their bikes can get DCT, while their cars are stuck with 5 speed autos (in Malaysia anyway).

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  • Norman on Mar 24, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    DCT same like the sport tourer VFR800/1200 but with manual trigger mode..Hope at least can maintain 160-170kmh without fuss…My current Fazer 600 4 cylinders can cruise 180-190kmh without much problems although top speed can get over 225kmh

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  • Usin Kangkong (Member) on Mar 24, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Only a single seater?
    Cubchai is better than this can carry 2 peoples at least

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    • hadi75 on Mar 24, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Read first la bro…..the rear seat can flip up to become tempat sandar utk rider la..

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  • roti canai (Member) on Mar 24, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    make it honda, and achieve a sorta hayabusa jap cool status

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  • AVH (Member) on Mar 24, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Even thou I have a strong irrational hatred for motorcycle, it reminds me touch of Akira to not hate it.

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  • Dannyv (Member) on Mar 25, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Kesatria Baja Hitam. I still remember owning one of such bikes.

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  • vultus…sounds vulgar…i like it ^^

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  • Baja Lapis Seng on Mar 27, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    KANEDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

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