Honda futuristic motorcycle based on the NM4 Vultus makes appearances in the feature film “GHOST IN THE SHELL”
Looking like it rolled out of the pages of a manga – Japanese comic book – it is only fitting the Honda NM4 Vultus shares some screen time with Scarlett Johanssen in the up-coming motion picture Ghost in the Shell. In the movie, Johanssen, who plays Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg with enhanced neural and physical capability, rides the NM4 Vultus on the streets of Tokyo in pursuit of the Puppet Master.
Developed under the keywords of “neo-futuristic” and “cool”, the Honda NM4 was launched in April 2014. Using a 670 cc EFI parallel-twin engine mated to a dual-mode six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) gearbox, the NM4 is claimed to put out 54 hp at 6,250 rpm and 68 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm.
An LCD instrument panel that changes colour to suit rider preference, cycling through a range of 25 shades, lets the NM4 Vultus have the screen matching the paint-job. The adjustable rider back-rest allows for the rider to customise the seating position.
Coming with dual 16-litre integrated storage compartments, the Honda NM4 also features a flip-down passenger seat, giving the scooter a sleek single-seater look. Weighing in at a fairly substantial 245 kg, the NM4 puts the rider a low 650 mm off the ground.
As depicted on-screen, the Honda NM4 Vultus will be on display at the 33rd Osaka Motorcycle Show 2017 on March 18. It will make a second appearance at the 44th Tokyo Motorcycle Show on March 24.
Honda made Akira bike before.
Maybe that deserves a live action adaptation too. It predicted accurately Tokyo will host 2020 Olympics.
All show and no go. period
Ha ha ha ha. The Vultus only appeared in the video for a good 2 seconds. As usual, our Scarlett Johanssen looks stunning.
With “only” 54 hp/68 Nm of torque, this bike is too heavy(245kg). But when it is appearing in a movie where lots of CGI is used, it does not matter if the bike have only 54 hp.
Definitely outclass & outwit any bike chase by PDRM & JPJ!
If u belip the CGI u saw was actually real, then yeah.
Same bike as TOEI used in Kamen Rider Decade and Kamen Rider Drives which honda being their sponsors especially in Heisei Era…
I thought Decade changes his gear based on which KR persona he takes on?
I cant help but feel this motorcycle stuff is a lazy pitch for the homerun hope of Hollywood cool. The major always drove a car, they all did when not piloting the tachikoma’s. The major was a masterful driver because she could dive and drive. Not feeling to bad about exhausting my nerd on this.