Hakuchou Custom

A Hakuchou Custom in TLAD.

The Shitzu Hakuchou Custom is a sports bike, exclusive to the downloadable episodic pack The Lost and Damned for Grand Theft Auto IV.

Description

The Hakuchou Custom is a custom version of the Hakuchou, having a custom paintjob resembling stitched skin, an extended swingarm, and better performance than the original. Like its stock counterpart, it is based on a Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa.

The Hakuchou Custom is by far the fastest motorcycle in The Lost and Damned, being faster then the Bati 800, Bati Custom, Double T or Double T Custom; the Hakuchou Custom is also the fastest accelerating motorbike in the game, just beating the Akuma. However, its engine's high torque and horsepower (suggested to be 300-500 hp), which gives the bike its speedy quality, also makes the bike susceptible to wheelspin and and poor grip when moving from a complete stop; at higher speeds, however, the bike is able to maintain grip, cornering without spinning out. The bike's brakes are also more responsive than that of the Double T Custom, allowing it to stop in shorter distances from high speeds.

The Hakuchou Custom is Uptown Rider member DeSean's vehicle of choice.

Trivia

• The Hakuchou Custom is named the Hakuchou Drag in the Uptown Rider's website.
• The Hakuchou Custom plays Electro-Choc or Radio Broker by default when ridden.
• Riding a Hakuchou Custom may cause the following cars to spawn: Willard, Regina, Sabre, Fortune, and Virgo.

Locations

The Hakuchou Custom is hard to find, as it only appears in specific missions or side quests and does not appear commonly on the streets.

• It can be stolen from DeSean after Malc's first random encounter. DeSean is seen driving off on the bike after the mission is complete — if the player quickly catches up to him with a car or bike, the player can kill or dismount DeSean and take the bike. This will not affect the storyline — as the mission is complete, DeSean will be considered a pedestrian.
• The Hakuchou Custom may spawn in races if the player is riding a Hakuchou.
• The easiest way to take it is during the second Elizabeta's mission. It would be spawned in front of Pretty Boy's garage after mission.
• They will also spawn more rapidly if the player is already riding one. This can easily be done if the player uses the cheat code (245-555-0199).