Honda NM4 Vultus (NC750J)ManufacturerHonda Motor CompanyProduction2014-2019ClassFeet forwards power cruiserEngine745 cc 8-valve SOHC parallel-twin with twin balance shafts10.7:1 compression ratioPower40.3 kW / 54.8 PSTransmission6-speed hydraulic, dual clutch transmissionFrame typeSteel diamondSuspension43 mm forksBrakesFront: 1 × 320 mm wave disc, two-piston caliper Rear: 1 × 240 mm wave disc, single-piston caliperABSTiresFront: 120/70 ZR18 Rear: 200/50 ZR17Rake, trail33°, 110 mmWheelbase1,645 mmDimensionsL: 2,380 mm W: 933 mm at the mirrors H: 1,170 mmSeat height650 mmWeight245 kg (540 lb) (curb weight) (wet)Fuel capacity11.6 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.1 US gal)Fuel consumption28.4 km/L (80 mpg‑imp; 67 mpg‑US) (WMTC mode)RelatedHonda NC700 series
The Honda NM4 is a feet forwards motorcycle introduced by Honda for sale in June 2014.[1] Internal documents, such as the service manual, refer to it as NC700J for US market or NC750J for Japan market. The motorcycle is sold in Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.
The NM4 was shown under the name “NM4 Vultus” as a concept motorcycle at the March, 2014 Osaka Motorcycle Show and Tokyo Motor Show.[2] In April, Honda dropped the “Vultus” name in some markets but the motorcycle continued to be called the “NM4 Vultus” in branding and marketing material.
A modified version of this motorcycle was used as the Ride Macher, personal motorcycle of Kamen Rider Mach in Kamen Rider Drive. It is also represented in GTA V by the Dinka Vindicator.
It has a feet forwards design compared to Kaneda’s motorcycle in the anime Akira.[2] Styling was provocative; critics described it as “front massive”,[3] as a “scootercycle hybrid” similar to Honda’s DN-01,[4] a “mashup”,[5] and one said “it isn’t pretty”.[6]
The engine and dual clutch transmission were sourced from the production NC700 motorcycle/NC700D “Integra” scooter.[2] The concept NM4-02 variant had panniers; the NM4-01 had none.[6] The NM4-02 will have 7.5 liter pannier on each side.[7] The Honda website says the model is a “limited edition”.[8]
Specifications in the adjacent box are from Top Speed.[9]
- Beeler, Jensen (March 20, 2014), 2014 Honda NM4 Vultus Debuts in Japan, Asphalt & Rubber
- Madson, Bart (March 21, 2014), Honda NM4 Vultus Concept First Look, Motorcycle USA, archived from the original on March 28, 2014, retrieved March 30, 2014
- Cameron, Kevin (March 21, 2014), HONDA NM4 VULTUS – FIRST LOOK: “Front Massive Styling” defines prototype parallel-twin motorcycle unveiled in Japan, Cycle World
- 2014 Honda NM4 Vultus, Top Speed, March 21, 2014
- Ets-Hokin, Gabe (March 25, 2014), Honda and Hero Showcase the Future … and It Isn’t Pretty, Motorcycle Daily
- “Honda reveals NM4 Vultus at Osaka Motorcycle Show”, HT Autoz blog, Hindustan Times-Autocar India, March 25, 2014, archived from the original on March 25, 2014
- George, Alexander (March 25, 2014), “Honda Goes Full-Blown Anime With Its Latest Bonkers Bike”, Autoblog, Wired
- Bornhop, Andrew (April 1, 2014), 2015 HONDA NM4 – FIRST LOOK: Futuristic Honda joins the 2015 lineup. Is the US ready for such a motorcycle?, Cycle World
- 2015 Honda NM4: Welcome to the Future, Roadrunner, Apr 3, 2014
- Official website
- Vultus walkaround at 2014 Osaka Motorcycle Show on YouTube
- Vultus test-ride in Estonia on YouTube