Honda's vision

Grounded in its basic philosophy of respect for humanity, Honda launched R&D efforts involving racing wheelchairs in 2002. The goal was to help a broad range of individuals realize their dreams and experience the joys of mobility. Since then, Honda’s delivered racing wheelchairs that help athletes sponsored by the Honda Group achieve their fastest possible speeds. Beginning in 2019, under a new structure whereby Honda, Honda Sun, and Motherson Yachiyo Automotive Systems pool their individual specialties and strengths to establish more solid foundations, the Honda Group seeks to communicate the joy and wonder of pushing oneself to one’s limits, tackling challenges and making dreams real, and expanding awareness of wheelchair racing and athletics for people with disabilities.

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< KAKERU >

Improved driving stability, acceleration performance, and top speeds
based on data from past races and extensive testing.

KAKERU Flagship model has won the Good Design Award 2021.
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Wing frame

The wing-shaped main frame is the product of carbon technologies developed for F1 racing and HondaJet. It combines superior physical properties with sharp, motivating design.

Main-frame

Built-in steering damper

Newly-developed to be even more lightweight, this steering mechanism encloses the damper and other steering parts inside the frame, protecting critical driving components while enabling a clean and elegant front fork design.

Steering mechanism

Ultralight Hight -rigidity Wheels

The new carbon wheel structure is both ultralight and highly-rigid to transfer maximum power from the athlete’s arms to the road. The number of carbon sheet ply can be customized with up to two additional ply for athletes seeking even greater rigidity.

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CharacteristicsRead More

3d-measurement image We will take the customer’s measurements at Yachiyo’s Saitama R&D Center.
3D Measurement
Technology

We offer a special sheet frame that perfectly fits to the athlete’s body.
*3D measurement is for翔<KAKERU>only.

frame image Frame structure analysis based on anticipated gravitational force.
Advanced CFRP Design Technology

By utilizing the properties of the composite material and creating an optimal layer design, we have created ultra-lightweight carbon wheels and a vibration damping carbon frame.
*CFRP : carbon fiber reinforced plastics.

vibration-measurement image The racing wheelchair vibration measurement in an actual race.
Evaluation in Actual Races

Based on plenty of riding data, we pursued ride comfort and driving stability and improved upon the accelerating performance and top speed.

< IDOMI >

Based on the same design concept as KAKERU,but built so more athletes can experience the joy of racing. This hybrid racer combines a carbon main frame with an aluminum seat frame.

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CharacteristicsRead More

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Frame and Front Fork

With the concept of “sharing the smile of victory”,the front area has been redesigned to better match that of the Kakeru Flagship racer. It also utilizes the same carbon front fork as the Kakeru Flagship racer. (From the 2021 model)

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Built-in Damper

Just as with the Kakeru Flagship racer, the steering damper has been housed inside the frame with a design that both protects critical driving components and enables a clean and elegant front fork. (From the 2021 model)

Body Design Tailored To How Athletes Ride

Choose from two types of seat frames—the T frame and U frame—depending on how you like to sit.

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T frame

Product lineup

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Flagship model < KAKERU >

Carbon-frame racing wheelchair for
competitors in international races.

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Main specifications
Structure Carbon monocoque frame, Carbon front fork
Size Frame length (standard size) 1,750-1,850mm
Frame width (standard size) 250-400mm
*Made-to-order(We may not be able to accept your order depending on the contents of your order)
Standard weight 7,900g
*When Ultralight High-rigidity Wheels are equipped
Color Carbon surface
* White is available as a color option.
Suggested retail price
(tax excluded)
Unpainted: ¥3,400,000 / Painted: ¥3,700,000

Set (Frame, Front wheel, Ultralight High-rigidity Wheels, Light Carbon Handrims, and Tires)
Unpainted: ¥3,900,000 / Painted: ¥4,200,000
  • *Carbon: CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced plastics)
  • *Prices shown for the KAKERU Flagship model exclude wheels.
  • *Set Details
     Front wheel: CFRP(CORIMA) Tire: Panaracer / cannot be changed.
  • *Prices shown do not include maintenance, service, or other costs.
  • *Note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

Standard model < KAKERU >

Carbon-frame racing wheelchair for
competitors in international races.

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Main specifications
Structure Carbon monocoque frame, Carbon front fork
Size Frame length (standard size) 1,750-1,850mm
Frame width (standard size) 250-400mm
*Made-to-order(We may not be able to accept your order depending on the contents of your order)
Standard weight 8,000g
*When Ultralight Hight -rigidity Wheels are equipped
Color Carbon surface
Suggested retail price
(tax excluded)
Frame price ¥2,630,000
Set price (frame + Ultralight Hight -rigidity Wheels + handrims) ¥3,130,000
  • *Carbon: CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced plastics)
  • *Prices shown for the KAKERU Standard model exclude wheels.
  • *Set Details
     Front wheel: CFRP(CORIMA) Tire: Panaracer / cannot be changed.
  • *Prices shown do not include maintenance, service, or other costs.
  • *Note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

< IDOMI >

Based on the same design concept as KAKERU,but built so more athletes can experience the joy of racing. This hybrid racer combines a carbon main frame with an aluminum seat frame.

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Main specifications
Structure Carbon main frame, Aluminum sheet frame
Aluminum front fork
*Carbon front fork is optionally available (at additional cost)
*Adding a layer of vibration damping material is optionally available (at additional cost)
Size Frame length 1,750/1,800/1,850mm (choose one of three sizes)
Frame width 270-420mm
Standard weight 9,000g
*When Standard Wheels are equipped
Color Main frame: carbon surface
Aluminum parts: aluminum surface (alumite treated)
Suggested retail price
(tax excluded)
¥860,000 (without tax)
Set (Frame, Front wheel, Standard Wheels, Light Carbon Handrims, and Tires) ¥1,160,000 (without tax)
  • *Carbon: CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced plastics)
  • *Prices shown for the IDOMI exclude wheels.
  • *Set Details
     Front wheel(Aluminum), Tires: Panaracer / cannot be changed.
  • *Prices shown do not include maintenance, service, or other costs.
  • *Note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

WheelsRead More

Ultralight Hight -rigidity Wheels

The new carbon wheel structure is both ultralight and highly-rigid to transfer maximum power from the athlete’s arms to the road. The number of carbon sheet ply can be customized with up to two additional ply for athletes seeking even greater rigidity.

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Main specifications
Structure Carbon outer layer
ROHACELL® core
Size 27-inch
Standard weight Normal wheel: 850g / 1 additional ply: 910g / 2 additional ply: 970g
*When handrim and tire are not equipped
ColorCarbon surface
Price 1 set (2 wheels)
Normal wheel: ¥600,000 / 1 additional ply: ¥690,000 / 2 additional ply: ¥780,000 (all without tax) *Tires not included
  • *Carbon: CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced plastics)
  • *Prices shown do not include maintenance, service, or other costs.
  • *Note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

Standard wheels

Like the hybrid racer itself, these hybrid wheels are made from carbon and aluminum so more athletes can experience the joy of racing.

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Main specifications
Structure Carbon outer layer
Carbon beam
Aluminum rim
Size 27-inch
Weight 1,150g
*When handrims and tires are not equipped
ColorCarbon surface
Suggested retail price
(tax excluded)
1 set (2 wheels): ¥350,000
  • *Carbon: CFRP(carbon fiber reinforced plastics)
  • *Prices shown do not include maintenance, service, or other costs.
  • *Note that specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Lightweight carbon hand rims

The carbon hand rims are highly circular to reduce missed catches.They can also be customized with a diamond coating to help maintain grip strength even in rain. (Optional, choice of two types of granularity)

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Main specifications
Materials Carbon, and aluminum for the installation area
Size 360mm, 370mm, 380mm
Standard Weight 150g
*When a collar and washer are not installed
ColorCarbon surface
Suggested retail price 1 set (2 handrims)
Normal wheel: ¥150,000 / Diamond-coated type: ¥220,000 (both without tax)
*Choice of coarse or fine diamond granularity (equivalent to P200 or P400 sandpaper, respectively)
  • *The Light Carbon Handrim is Φ 15 when the tire is not affixed.
  • *The Light carbon handrim(Diamond-coated type) cannot be processed after normal type delivery.
  • *It can only be installed to our company's wheel(Ultra-Light Carbon Wheel or Standard Wheel).
  • *Hand rim size 360mm(It can be installed only when purchased at the same time as our wheels)

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Notice on KAKERU FLAGSHIP, KAKERU STANDARD and IDOMI Delivery

Due to popular demand for these models, we are experiencing delays in delivery. Thank you for your understanding.

Selling price will be changed from November 1, 2024.

Sho flagship (with paint) 
¥3,880,000
Sho flagship (unpainted)
¥3,580,000
Sho standar
¥2,630,000
IDOMI
¥900,000
Ultra lightweight and high rigidity wheel
from ¥650,000
Diamond coated handrim
¥230,000

*Please check our catalog for other information.

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