I’ve spent years testing dirt bikes from Moab to the Rockies, but nothing prepared me for Kawasaki’s vision of the future. Unveiled at the Osaka Expo 2025, the Corleo isn’t just a bike—it’s a hydrogen-powered, AI-assisted robot horse designed to conquer terrain.
Let’s break down why this machine is blowing minds (and whether it’ll ever replace your trusty KTM).
The Corleo Isn’t a Motorcycle—It’s a Mountain Goat with a Hydrogen Heart
Corleo has four robotic legs with rubber “hooves” that split like a goat’s foot for grip. Kawasaki claims this design lets it walk up stairs, hop over logs, and even crawl down near-vertical drops.
The Robotic MotorRide
Hydrogen Power: Silent but Deadly
Underneath its carbon-fiber shell lies a 150cc hydrogen engine. Unlike gas-guzzlers, this setup generates electricity to power the legs, emitting only water vapor.
AI Co-Pilot
The Corleo’s AI doesn’t just navigate—it predicts. Using terrain sensors and night-vision projections, leg movements are adjusted mid-stride. Think of it as having a Dakar Rally navigator built into your ride.
Kawasaki’s patents for AI rider support systems (like verbal commands and crash prediction) hint this tech could trickle down to production bikes by 2035.
Riding the Kawasaki Corleo
Steering with Your Hips?
Forget countersteering. The Corleo reads your weight shifts through footrest sensors, letting you lean into turns like a horse rider.
Handlebar inputs are still there, but they’re secondary. BMW tried something similar with its self-balancing VISION NEXT 100 concept, but Kawasaki takes it further.
Comfort vs. Chaos
Adjustable stirrups let you stand or sit. Kawasaki claims the legs absorb shocks better than any suspension, but will riders trade feel for comfort?
Hydrogen vs. Electric
Electric bikes like Zero Motorcycles deliver instant torque, but they’re shackled to charging stations. The Corleo’s hydrogen cartridges promise quick swaps, but The U.S. has ~60 public hydrogen stations—mostly in California. Meanwhile, Tesla’s Supercharger network spans 50,000+ ports.
Kawasaki Corleo Price
The Kawasaki Corleo exists purely as a visionary concept—unveiled at the 2025 Osaka Expo but not slated for production or sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries has emphasized its role as a “technological demonstrator” rather than a consumer product, meaning no official pricing exists for any global market.
Why the Corleo Isn’t Just for Fun
Kawasaki isn’t just targeting thrill-seekers. The Corleo’s legs could let firefighters navigate wildfire zones or haul gear where trucks can’t go. MIT’s Cheetah robot already does this in labs, so why not the trails?
Kawasaki Corleo Console
The “Tesla Cybertruck of Motorcycles”
Social media’s buzzing. One Rider called it “the Cybertruck on legs,” while forums debate whether it’s Kawasaki’s midlife crisis.
Will You Ever Ride This Thing?
Kawasaki’s targeting 2050 for market readiness, but don’t hold your breath. The Corleo’s legs are mechanically complex (read: expensive), and hydrogen infrastructure needs a miracle. Yet, BMW’s self-balancing tech seemed far-fetched—until it wasn’t.
