Back to Machines
1995

Cyber Cycles

Short Overview

Cyber Cycles is Namco's first fully 3D motorcycle racing game, released in 1995. Its futuristic bikes, high speeds, and spectacular corners made it one of the most exciting arcade experiences of its era. The game harnessed the power of Namco's System 22 hardware — the same technology behind Ridge Racer.

Cyber Cycles

Basics

  • Release1995
  • DeveloperNamco
  • GenreArcade Motorcycle Racing
  • Players1–4 players
  • HardwareNamco System 22
  • CoursesGreen Hill, Neo Yokohama

What Makes This Cabinet Special

Futuristic motorcyclesUp to 4 linkable cabinetsMultiple camera viewsHigh-speed 3D racing

Controls

Motorcycle handlebarsThrottle gripBrakeView change button

Play It Live!

Take on the corners of Green Hill or race through the neon lights of Neo Yokohama — try one of Namco's most unusual motorcycle racers at the Arcade Hungary museum!

Insert Coin

The Motorcycle Race of the Future

Pick from a range of bikes and tear through futuristic courses while fighting your rivals for every second. From easy-handling starter bikes to high-performance racing machines, there's a ride to suit every style.

Speed Above All

Cyber Cycles is built on pure speed and constant line choice. Well-timed braking and the right acceleration out of a corner give you an edge every time, while each bike's different handling brings a fresh challenge to every race.

Fun Facts

  • Namco's first fully 3D motorcycle racing game.
  • Up to four players can race together on linked cabinets.
  • Two completely different courses await: the coastal Green Hill and the futuristic Neo Yokohama.
  • It runs on the same System 22 hardware as Ridge Racer.
  • The game offers three standard bikes, but hidden ones can be unlocked with special button combinations. One of the most unusual secret rides is a red scooter driven by a penguin — classic Namco humor!

Why Is It Special?

Cyber Cycles combines the easy-to-learn controls of arcade games with the cutting-edge 3D graphics of its era. Between the bikes' sense of speed, the driving soundtrack, and the futuristic atmosphere, it became one of Namco's most exciting — if lesser-known — racing games.

Who Is It For?

If you love motorcycle racing, classic Namco arcade cabinets, and the feel of 1990s 3D games, Cyber Cycles is guaranteed to be a memorable ride.