The sprawling metropolis of Night City has various modes of travel. From Air Taxis to Fortified Vehicles, Cyberpunk 2077 has it all. But futuristic Motorcycles are the best way to get around Night City effortlessly. They offer that unique sense of freedom, adventure, and, in some cases, full-body paralysis. This comprehensive guide looks at the various motorcycles available to V, how and where to get them, and ranks them according to aesthetics, control, and maximum speed. Without further ado, let’s jump in.
Brendan Apollo
The Brendan Apollo is an off-roader motorcycle designed for practicality and withstanding the rough terrain of the Badlands. Commonly seen roaming the streets of Night City, the Brendan Apollo can be bought from Sebastian Ibarra in Vista Del Rey, Heywood, for a meager $30,000 eurodollars. It can be retrieved from the cargo area of the Dicky Twister nightclub. This Bike is the cheapest one out of the three, which the player has to buy. The Brendan Apollo is a long-distance bike made for the desert, as its oversized fuel tank allows you to complete long distances without refueling. A box fitted at its rear end allows V to stash essential items. Remember, the stashing feature exists with all the bikes on this list.
The Bike’s solid build and sturdy suspension allow it to master the desert’s rocky and uneven terrain. Although not easy on the eyes, make no mistake, this is a pure Nomad motorcycle. It boasts a horsepower of 94 and clocks a top speed of 138 mph. This Bike is wasted on the smooth and even roads of Night City as it passes the grade while driving in the Badlands. The robust suspension will keep the Bike and the rider still and easily traverses the rocky terrain without much difficulty. The powerful engine is strong enough to outrun any Raffen Shiv convoy in the Badlands. This guide recommends saving $30,000 eurodollars as another variant of this motorcycle can be acquired for no cost.
ARCH Nazare Racer
Next up on our list is the yellow ARCH Nazare Racer. Players can buy the Bike from Wakako Okado in North Oak, Westbrook, for a lofty $71,000 eurodollars. Yeeesh! Nazare Racer is the most expensive Bike on this list. This motorcycle is a unique combination of a cruiser and a racing bike, with a single-sided aluminum swingarm and top-notch steering capabilities. The caveat of this impressive racing motorcycle is the powerful ARCH engine, the Bike. With an incredible 170 Horsepower, it clocks a superb 178 mph top speed on the urban roads of Night City.
According to Wakako, a Corpo initially bought this Bike to impress his subordination but met an unlikely demise while braking too hard and smashing his skull on the pavement. In contrast to Corpos, carefree Nomads will live daily with freedom and a sense of adventure, often looking at their mortality while fighting to survive. The Bike, designed to be driven aggressively, has solid brakes and maneuvers around quickly on the paved roads of the Night City. Players can unlock another variant of this motorcycle for free upon completing quests. Read on to find more.
Scorpion’s Apollo
The superior version of the Brendan Apollo, the Scorpion’s Apollo, is a modified version of the same motorcycle. With creative graffiti decals on the oversized fuel tank and boxes taken out to lose weight, this is a better version, at least aesthetically, than the Brendan Apollo. This particular variant belongs to Scorpion, a close friend of Panam and a member of the Aldecaldos. Unfortunately, he tragically passes away, and V can acquire this motorcycle at the end of the ‘Life During Wartime‘ quest. For players interested in a more Mad-Max-esque type of Bike, this is the closest Cyberpunk 2077 gets to capturing that atmosphere and space.
As this is technically the same motorcycle, the horsepower remains 94, with the top speed clocked at 138 mph. It does have some modifications as the front fender as well as luggage compartments, has been removed. It also has a short, blue-tinted visor on the front. Surprisingly this doesn’t increase its speed or acceleration but serves to look more aesthetically pleasing than the original variant. The suspension handles superbly on the jumps near the Aldecaldo camp, with improved handling compared to the Brandon Apollo. This Bike is the ideal motorcycle to traverse the Badlands as its suspension will get you places quicker despite its limited top speed.
Kusanagi CT-3X
The Kusanagi CT-3X is the fastest Bike on this list, famously modeled after the iconic Bike from the cult classic anime ‘Akira.’ The design of the Bike is super sleek and aerodynamic, shaped like a bullet with a seat carved out in an otherwise perfect symmetry shape. There’s also a radioactive symbol visible on its side, denoting a nuclear-based engine or battery. Players can buy this motorcycle from Wakako Okada for $58,000 eurodollars in a parking lot in Japan Town, Westbrook.
The Kusanagi has a powerful engine that pumps out 183 Horsepower and clocks a top speed of 181 mph. That’s three more mph than the Nazare Racer and a lot cheaper compared to the steep $71,000 for the Racer. It outperforms the other motorcycles in all departments, but it’s best suited to the paved and even roads of Night City. Its insane speed allows you to zoom across several districts and requires heightened reflexes to handle and maneuver this ultra-modern motorcycle properly.
Jackie’s ARCH
Jackie’s Arch is a modified version of the standard Nazare motorcycle. After getting his cut from the Sandra Dorsett gig, Jackie Welles buys the Bike. Like his iconic pistols, the modified Bike is V’s after Jackie’s tragic demise. Regardless of where we sent Jackie’s body, the Bike will, one way or another makes its way to us in the quest “Heroes.” This accident makes the Bike free and free-to-all who continue playing this game. If V is playing as a Nomad, players can get the “Jackie’s Tuned ARCH” variant of this motorcycle. The tuned version is similar in all statistics except for four tailpipes instead of the usual two. To get this variant, Jackie and V will exchange dialogue about the new Bike just before the Maelstrom gig at the All Foods Plant. for Nomad V, an additional dialogue option will pop up where V will advise Jackie to get more tailpipes, which as the modified bike shows, Jackie acts upon V’s advice.
The Bike is statistically the same as its other variant having the same horsepower of 170 and the same top speed of 178 mph. This Bike looks the most aesthetically pleasing, and what’s more, players don’t have to spend anything to obtain this superb motorbike. With a brilliant mix between a cruiser and a racing bike, it’s a robust and sturdy bike to roam the streets of Night City in memory of your dear departed friend.
ARCH Itsumade
The only motorcycle in the game with a specialized quest attached to it, the ARCH Itsumade can be obtained after completing “The Highwayman” quest. This quest starts at the garage behind the RipperDoc Clinic in Rancho Coronado. There should be a black and white drawing of a galloping stallion on the left outer wall by the garage door. Spotting this means you have come to the right place. The quest “The Highwayman” is a story of love, loss, and betrayal as Josie Alcazar is betrayed by her boyfriend and murdered by Tyger Claws after stealing their Bike. The Bike is in a garage near Watson, completing the quest and finding clues. Use the access code “0214“; ‘their anniversary date,’ and acquire the ARCH Itsumade motorcycle standing inside.
The Itsumade ranks at the top of this list due to its impressive design; it pairs perfectly with the luxurious aesthetic of the Cyberpunk 2077 palette, and the glowing green and black match well with the motorcycle’s exterior. The front of the Bike is something to behold as lights shoot out of the eye holes of the devil mask on top of it. It looks outrageous and astonishing and suits V’s personality. The Bike has the same stats as all the other ARCH motorcycles, with a horsepower of 170 and a top speed clocked at 178 mph.
What boosts this impressive motorcycle to the top of our list is that it’s simply the most Cyberpunk item to exist. For example, the revolving neon text on the tires leans into the glowy-over-the-top aesthetic that all fans of Cyberpunk 2077 hold dear to their heart. It’s the ideal motorcycle to roam the sprawling metropolis that is Night City, the Bike providing superb handling and excellent maneuvering around tight corners propels it to the top of the list. Another cool feature is the horns protruding in the first-person view, which looks incredible.
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