# Anime-Inspired Motorbikes The Honda NM4 is Inspired by Anime Character Shotaro Kaneda By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-nm4 References: [lanesplitter.jalopnik](http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/the-akira-motorcycle-is-real-and-we-rode-it-1628305844/%20barrett) & [motorcycle.honda](http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/nm4) The 2015 [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporttouring-motorcycle) NM4 is a motorbike that looks like it should belong to Kaneda, the Japanese Manga character who rode a bad-ass motorbike. In fact, Honda admits that it was specifically inspired by and paying tribute to this fictional bike while designing the NM4. The Honda NM4 has a 670 cc [parallel-twin engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-gsx8tt-motorcycle) and main frame very similar to Honda's NC700X adventure bike and CTX700 cruiser. Its engine is hooked up to Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission. The engine cylinders are set forward at a 62-degree angle that radically lowers the center of gravity, making the bike feel a lot lighter than its 562-pound weight. The bike costs $11,000 and could work out to be a dream purchase for people who grew up on anime and Manga before becoming bike fiends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime-inspired Design:** The use of anime-inspired design in consumer products creates new marketing opportunities and attracts younger audiences. - **Non-conventional Styling:** The adoption of non-conventional styling in motorbike design provides a chance for companies to differentiate themselves from competitors and tap into niche markets. - **Cross-marketing:** The opportunity for cross-marketing through collaborations with popular manga and anime franchises creates potential for companies to expand their reach and gain new customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the adoption of non-conventional styling and cross-marketing strategies to appeal to younger consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies could expand their reach by incorporating anime-inspired design and partnering with popular manga and anime franchises. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could explore opportunities for cross-marketing with non-conventional products to leverage their popularity among younger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-c400x.md) - [Futuristic Colorful Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yai.md) - [Versatile Sport-Touring Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporttouring-motorcycle.md) - [Retro-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Classic Motocycle-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-design-1.md) - [Futuristic Sci-Fi Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-x30.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7.md)