Honda has done the impossible, merging the world of Pokémon with real world engineering to create a motorcycle that’s as much a creature as it is a machine. Unveiled at Japan’s Suzuka Circuit, the Koraidon motorcycle, based on the legendary dragon from Pokémon Scarlet, is no longer just a static display.

Koraidon, for those who don’t know, is a dragon-type Pokémon from the 2022 game Pokémon Scarlet, a rideable mount for players exploring the open-world Paldea region. Standing 8 feet 2 inches tall and 668 pounds in the game, Koraidon’s design is a mix of prehistoric ferocity and motorcycle functionality, its wheel-like limbs serving as flotation gear rather than tires. Honda took this concept and created a near life-size replica that captures the Pokémon’s essence while pushing the boundaries of what a motorcycle can be.

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Forty engineers from Honda’s Motorcycle, Power Products and Innovative Research Excellence divisions spent eight months bringing this idea to life. Their mission, under the slogan “Honda’s Devotion Makes Children’s Dreams Come True,” was to recreate Koraidon’s “Sprinting Build,” a mode where the Pokémon stands on two wheels or runs on all fours. The motorcycle achieves this through Honda’s Riding Assist technology, first shown at CES 2017. Originally developed from the ASIMO humanoid robot, this self-balancing system allows the bike to stand up without a kickstand and stay stable even if the rider lets go of the handlebars for a second.

At Suzuka, Koraidon rolled at 6 mph, its four legs moving in a galloping motion, but its tires remained stationary, supported by wheeled kickstands for balance.Every aspect of Koraidon’s design is authentic. The motorcycle mirrors the Pokémon’s body, with moving hands, feet, neck, face, eyes and eyelids as it moves. These aren’t just for show, they create the illusion of life, so riders and onlookers feel like they’re seeing the real Koraidon. Honda’s team matched the Pokémon’s in-game weight of 668 pounds and height to make the bike feel as big as the digital one. The facial expressions change with speed, adding a layer of dynamism so it feels like a living companion, not just a bike.

Unlike a normal motorcycle, Koraidon is all about show over go. Its four legs and no spinning wheels make it more of a rolling sculpture than a road bike. There’s room for a passenger but the moving limbs might not be the most comfortable ride. Honda won’t be selling this thing – it’s a concept to show off their engineering skills and delight Pokémon fans. The bike was on display at the Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama in Tokyo from March 7 to 9, 2025 and drew a crowd and recently at Suzuka Circuit it moved (albeit slowly). This follows Toyota’s 2024 Miraidon project which brought Pokémon Violet’s futuristic dragon to life and now Honda has answered with Koraidon.

What’s unique about this project is the combination of cutting edge tech and nostalgia. The self-balancing system, based on Honda’s decades of robotics research, allows Koraidon to do things no normal motorcycle can – walk on four legs or stand up on two wheels. This isn’t just a gimmick – it’s a glimpse into the future of mobility tech and maybe even helping people with mobility issues. For now it’s just a celebration of Pokémon’s cultural impact, bridging the gap between gaming and reality. As Koraidon galloped down the Suzuka track it wasn’t just a motorcycle – it was a dream made real, a proof of what happens when engineers let their imagination run wild.