Honda’s Wild New Moto Rolls Out Dressed to Kill (Bill) at Fashion WeekGear PatrolSteve MazzucchiUpdatedThu, September 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleDon't think the "Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports Concept" designers saw Tarantino's flick (and "Game of Death" before it)? You've gotta be Kiddo-ing me.I know it's the biggest motorcycle brand in the world, but I continue to be amazed by Honda's ability to come at the two-wheeling space from every conceivable angle … and even some inconceivable ones.The red brand's latest news falls in the latter category, as it announces a new collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger (set to spin off from Asics in January of next year) that reimagines both motos and apparel.The "Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports Concept" made its world debut at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027. - Credit: HondaIt couldn't have built a more fitting motorcycle either, as the "Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports Concept" rolls up to Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 with pitch-perfect mash-up styling.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe mid-size sports bike (which might secretly be Honda's new CBR750R or CB500R) lays down a base color of Tiger Yellow (Onitsuka Tiger's trademark shade) accented by bold black stripes that echo the brand's logo.The bike is finished in Tiger Yellow, Onitsuka Tiger's trademark color, accented by bold black stripes that mirror the brand's logo. - Credit: HondaEvery detail has been carefully considered, right down to the Tiger Yellow accents and brand logos on the mostly black wheels.The bike bears an unmistakable resemblance to The Bride's footwear in Kill Bill: Volume 1, which (along with her yellow-and-black riding kit) itself references Bruce Lee's iconic Onitsuka Tigers (and matching jumpsuit) from 1978's Game of Death.Left: A stylized poster promoting Kill Bill: Volume 1. Right: Bruce Lee battles Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game of Death. - Credit: Gear PatrolThe look also lightly recalls the motorcycle Uma Thurman's character rides in the film, in that it's a yellow-and-black sports bike, but for the record that's another Japanese brand's model: it's a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR250, known in some markets as the Ninja 250.AdvertisementAdvertisementRegardless, it's a fitting tribute to a surprisingly natural-feeling partnership between two brands founded just one year and less than 150 miles apart: Honda was born in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1948 and Onitsuka Tiger sprung up a year later in Kobe.Honda and Onitsuka Tiger were founded just one year and less than 150 miles apart in Japan. - Credit: HondaRounding out the opening salvo of the collaboration, Onitsuka Tiger revealed footwear and apparel featuring Honda's classic Wing Mark, including some pretty badass high-heeled boots.I'll be keeping an eye on this partnership to see what comes next, though this head-turning debut will be tough to top.Hiding under the Onitsuka Tiger livery could be a legit new Honda middleweight sport bike, though the brand hasn't confirmed it. - Credit: HondaAbout the Author:Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men's Health, Men's Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone's bike seat is at the proper height.
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