Honda Reveals Exciting Koraidon Motorcycle Inspired by Pokémon
Discover how Koraidon dominated the Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race with thrilling performance and expert insights.
Honda Debuts Koraidon Motorcycle at Suzuka 8 Hours
In a thrilling showcase, Japanese automaker Honda introduced its new Koraidon motorcycle during the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race on Sunday. Inspired by the Pokémon Koraidon from the Scarlet game, this innovative bike features Honda's Riding Assist system, allowing it to operate autonomously.
A Closer Look at the Autonomous Motorcycle
The debut was captured by J Sports, a Japanese sports satellite TV broadcaster. The footage shows the Koraidon motorcycle moving at a slow pace, with its legs mimicking a running motion—an impressive display of autonomous operation. Notably, the bike has an extra set of stabilizing wheels, likely added to prevent tipping during turns.
"Unveiled! Seeing Honda's Koraidon come to life and run far away brought tears to my eyes. Amazing, Koraidon! Amazing, Honda!" — J SPORTS ❤️ Motoring (@jsports_motor)
Collaboration and Future Possibilities
The Pokémon Company announced the collaboration with Honda in late February. Honda first showcased the Koraidon motorcycle at the company's Welcome Plaza in Tokyo from March 7-9. This bike is a follow-up to the Miraidon motorcycle from the 2024 Pokémon Violet, which was created in partnership with Toyota.
As of now, neither The Pokémon Company nor Honda has confirmed if a production version of the Koraidon motorcycle will be available to the public.
Pokémon Games and Recent Releases
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet* launched on Nintendo Switch in November 2022. The first DLC, The Teal Mask, was released in September 2023, followed by The Indigo Disk in December 2023.