Overview
The Shotaro is a Grand Theft Auto motorcycle, a fictional design with no single real-world counterpart. Rockstar has not shown or named the Shotaro for GTA 6, so everything below is drawn from its real-world basis and its history across the series — not from confirmed GTA 6 detail.
History in the GTA Series
The Shotaro was introduced in GTA Online's Deadline update (2016) alongside the Tron-inspired Deadline game mode, where players rode Shotaros that left neon light trails. It immediately became one of the most desired vehicles in GTA Online history — not just for its looks, but because it was also one of the fastest motorcycles in the game. The Deadline mode itself was a direct homage to Tron's light cycle battles, and the Shotaro served as the physical embodiment of that gameplay fantasy. Its Nagasaki branding connected it to GTA's Japanese manufacturer lineup, suggesting a "concept bike from the future" backstory. The Shotaro's cultural impact extended beyond GTA — it became one of the franchise's most photographed and shared vehicles on social media, and its distinctive silhouette is instantly recognizable to any GTA player.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Shotaro for GTA 6. It is a GTA Online-era addition (first seen in GTA Online (2016)), so it has no deep cross-game history to lean on; its return is plausible but unconfirmed. There is no confirmed top speed, acceleration, handling rating, price, spawn location or customization list for the Shotaro in GTA 6 — the in-game economy and traffic spawns have not been shown at that level of detail. As a motorcycle you can reasonably expect high speed and agility with the vulnerability bikes always carry; past GTA games let you find vehicles like this in traffic, buy them from in-game websites, or earn them through missions, and we expect something similar. Once the game is out we will replace this with verified detail — until then, any exact mph figure, dollar price, street location or upgrade menu quoted for it is invented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Shotaro confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Shotaro for GTA 6. It has appeared in the GTA series before, so something like it is plausible, but nothing about its GTA 6 form is official yet.
What is the Shotaro based on in real life?
The Shotaro is a fictional GTA design rather than a copy of one specific real-world vehicle.
How fast is the Shotaro in GTA 6, and what does it cost?
Unknown. Rockstar has not released any GTA 6 vehicle stats or prices. Any figure quoted for it right now is a guess.
Last updated May 31, 2026. For the full searchable database, visit our Vehicles Wiki.