Cyclone (Rider 1)

This article is about a Rider Machine in Kamen Rider, the original series.

Cyclone
Information
User	Takeshi Hongo
Speed	400 km/h
Power	200 horsepower
Base Model	Suzuki T20 (original model); Honda SL350K1 (original model prior to henshin; second model) Suzuki Hustler 125 (Skyrider)
Series	Kamen Rider

Cyclone (サイクロン号, Saikuron-gō) is a vehicle given to Takeshi Hongo by Professor Midorikawa. Cyclone takes the form of an off-road bike and can be ridden by people other than Hongo. When Hongo transforms into Kamen Rider, the switch for the bike is also activated and the bike becomes a sport bike.

A lighter remodeled version of Cyclone is introduced in Episode 14, however it's given to Hayato Ichimonji since Hongo had already left the country. In Episode 40 when Rider 1 goes to save Rider 2, Cyclone has a similar form to Rider 2's Cyclone. It's assumed that Cyclone was upgraded while he was overseas.

Although the Remodeled Cyclone would eventually be replaced by New Cyclone, Rider 1 goes back to using the Remodeled Cyclone as his main vehicle during his appearances in Kamen Rider (Skyrider).

In Kamen Rider The First, Cyclone's base design is the Honda CBR1000RR, and is modified by Hongo's mentor Tobee Tachibana. He rides Cyclone even in human form or rider form.

Additional stats

• Jump Power: 30 m (40 m after alteration)
• Engine: Nuclear Engine
• Designer: Professor Midorikawa; Tobee Tachibana

Attacks using Cyclone

• Cyclone Crusher: A ramming attack with Cyclone.

  Used to destroy Gebacondor ^{[The Blood-Sucking Monster Gebacondor]}

Later history

Kamen Rider (Skyrider)

Rider 1's Remodeled Cyclone in Skyrider

Hongo returned to Japan with a modified original Cyclone, rather than New Cyclone, using its maneuverability to fight against Shocker's experimental tank alongside the other seven Riders. ^{[Tank and Monster the Second Generation Corps, Full Force of Eight Riders]}

In his later appearances during Skyrider, he also rode into action with Cyclone, using it for seemingly the last time. ^{[Eight Riders' Great Training of Friendship][Eight Riders vs. GingaOh][Farewell, Hiroshi Tsukuba! Eight Heroes Forever....]}

Kamen Rider Saber ＋ Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki

Rider 1's Cyclone in Superhero Senki

Hongo uses the original Cyclone in the Superhero Senki along with his original Typhoon.

Video Game appearances

Kamen Rider: The Bike Race

Rider 1 appears riding Cyclone and New Cyclone in Kamen Rider: The Bike Race, a racing game featuring the majority of Kamen Riders and Rider Machines up to Kamen Rider Agito.

Gallery

Hongo riding Cyclone in its untransformed state.

Rider 1 riding Cyclone.

Rider 1 riding the Remodeled Cyclone.

Notes

• In several scenes in the show's original opening sequence, Rider 1 can be seen riding the Cyclone in its untransformed state.
• The remodeled version of the Cyclone shares the same base motorcycle model as the original Cyclone in its untransformed state, the only difference being the addition of a motorcycle fairing which covers the front of the bike.
• By performing the Au Lait function on the DX Sengoku Driver, the inserted #1 Rider Lockseed makes the announcement, Cyclone!.

Appearances

• Kamen Rider
• Kamen Rider (Skyrider)
  • Kamen Rider The Movie: 8 Riders VS GingaOh
• Kamen Rider Saber ＋ Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki