- "Great for cruising in the dirt or running an illegal across the border."
- ―Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.
The Shitzu Vader is a streetfighter featured in The Ballad of Gay Tony, and Grand Theft Auto V.
Design
The Ballad of Gay Tony
The bike's overall design appears to be inspired by various Kawasaki naked bike models (which include the Versys, Ninja, Z-series and ER-6n), featuring a similar shaped body and seat layout. It also takes design cues from other standard bikes such as the Honda Hornet, Yamaha Fazer, and to a lesser extent, the KTM Duke 200.
The Vader shares a similar profile to that of the PCJ 600, sharing the front forks, swingarm and accesories. However, the Vader features various details that are unique to the vehicle, being the front mudguard, front fairing with dual headlights, chrome framing around the upper side of the engine, a different fuel tank, twin seats, foot pads and a carbon-fiber rear mudguard.
There are two variations of the Vader:
- The first one has twin exhausts mounted under the seat, and no license plate.
- The second one has large twin side exhausts and a Liberty City license plate.
Grand Theft Auto V
The bike's initial design and influence remain identical, but the bike will now spawn with smaller features and different colour variations. "Vader" markings can be seen on either side of the fuel tank, alongside a kanji.
Current Design Gallery
Version History Gallery
Performance
The Ballad of Gay Tony
Acceleration and braking are average, but the top speed is impressive. The Vader does not handle as sharp as other bikes. However, thanks to its stability, this bike is more suitable for a long distance trip. It is also a great choice for those who does not want the heavy weight of a chopper-style motorcycle, as it is very lightweight. Its short wheelbase and height make it an easy bike for doing a wheelie.
TBoGT Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) | Top Speed (mph / kmh) | Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) | Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 96 / 154 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 240 / 529 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V
The Vader returns with minimal performance changes, other than a slightly-lowered curb weight, now weighing in a 240 kg, and tweaks to handling and turning cycles. The top speed remains the same, but its acceleration seems to be more responsive due to better traction; a result of the alterations to the handling system.
GTA V Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) | Top Speed (mph / kmh) | Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) | Mass (kg / lbs) | Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 87 / 140 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 230 / 507 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
 | Speed | 75.11718% | ||||
| Acceleration | 67.5% | |||||
| Braking | 36.666668% | |||||
| Traction | 57.575756% | |||||
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $1,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $3,600 | |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $6,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $9,600 | |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $16,800 | |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $24,000 | |
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 |
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | |
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - |
| Lights | Stock Lights | $100 | $100 |
| Xenon Lights | $100 | $2,000 | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $1,125 | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $900 |
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $100 | $200 |
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | |
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |
| Turbo | None | $500 | $1,000 |
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $24,000 | |
| Wheels | Main article Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - |
Image Gallery
Locations
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- The player can spawn the Vader via the cheat code: 625-555-3273.
- May also rarely spawn in parts of Algonquin and Alderney.
- Spawns in traffic in TBoGT multiplayer.
- Appears more frequently if the player is driving a Coquette or Super GT, especially around The Triangle and southern Alderney.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Can be bought for $9,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
- Sometimes found driving in Vinewood.
- Rarely found parked in Del Perro Beach.
- In the Property Management activity where the player must chase down the paparazzi, they will always be riding a Vader, which can be taken after the mission ends.
Trivia
General
- Vader is Dutch for the word "Father".
- The default radio stations for the Vader are:
- The Ballad of Gay Tony: K109 The Studio or Vice City FM.
- GTA V: TBA
- Like several other motorcycles and vehicles, it may lack a license plate, making it deemed illegal to be driven on the road.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- The Vader has the highest top speed (100 mph/160km) of any bike available in TBoGT. [1]
See Also
- Akuma - Another streetfighter in The Ballad of Gay Tony and Grand Theft Auto V.
- Streetfighter - Another streetfighter in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
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