Kawasaki has stepped out of the garage and into the future with a machine that looks like it galloped straight out of a science fiction film.
Meet the CORLEO, a hydrogen-powered, four-legged robotic vehicle that doesn’t roll—it walks.
Debuting at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, this futuristic mount has no wheels, instead standing proudly on four articulated legs ending in rubber “hooves”.
Each hoof is designed to grip uneven ground, giving the CORLEO an edge when it comes to traversing rocky trails, gravel paths, and grassy slopes.
Powering this cyber-steed is a 150cc hydrogen engine that generates electricity to move each leg, offering a cleaner, quieter alternative to petrol-driven machines.
Kawasaki says the CORLEO was made for off-road adventurers who want to explore without chewing up the landscape or choking on exhaust fumes.
It’s not just the powerplant that’s futuristic—the control system reads your body movements as you shift your weight in the saddle.
There are stirrups and handlebars, but steering is more about balance and posture than twisting throttles or kicking gears.
The onboard screen gives real-time data, from route info to hydrogen levels, while helping the rider stay centred on the move.
For night-time trekking, the CORLEO projects illuminated markers on the path ahead, adding a dash of Blade Runner flair to your ride.
At the expo, Kawasaki showed off a prototype that’s not quite ready to gallop—more of a mechanical statue than a moving mount, for now.
But even standing still, it drew crowds with its sleek mix of robotics, clean energy, and a bold rethinking of what “transport” could look like.
Kawasaki has hinted that CORLEO is more of a concept than a production plan, at least for now, so don’t expect it in showrooms anytime soon.
That said, it’s a clear signal the company is thinking well beyond motorcycles, with eyes firmly on the future of mobility.
From motorcycles to mechanical animals, the Japanese giant seems keen to ride the wave of robotics, AI, and sustainability all in one go.
It’s not a robot horse and it’s not a motorbike—it’s something entirely new, and it’s got people talking.
The real question is: would you ride one?
Because the CORLEO might just be the first step towards a new kind of off-road adventure.
One where engines don’t roar—they stride.
And where the future has hooves, not wheels.
