Kawasaki Unveils “Corleo” - A Four-Legged Robotic Riding Platform
Osaka, Japan – Kawasaki today presented “Corleo,” a radical departure from conventional motorcycle design, at Expo 2025. The robotic platform, resembling a robotic lion, is intended as a new form of mobility controlled through weight shifting and subtle body movements, rather than handlebars.
The concept, born from the intersection of Kawasaki’s motorcycle and robotics divisions, features four legs powered by electric motors. These motors are driven by electricity generated from a 150cc hydrogen engine. riders mount using stirrups and steer by intuitively leaning and moving their weight. The “hooves” are constructed from non-slip rubber designed to adapt to diverse terrains, including rubble and forest floors.
Corleo incorporates a digital cockpit displaying information such as hydrogen levels, focus, and route slope. Nighttime navigation is aided by projected guidance onto the ground. Kawasaki positions Corleo not as a product nearing market readiness, but as a “technical thinking model” and ”trial laboratory” exploring the convergence of robotics, option fuels, and the riding experience.
The project aligns with Expo 2025’s theme, “Impulse to Move,” and Kawasaki emphasizes that truly embracing “Ride the future” requires a basic rethinking of movement beyond improvements in range and charging times. The company views Corleo as both an emotional statement and a platform for future innovation, perhaps shaping mobility concepts for 2050 and beyond.
