The Dinka Akuma (Japanese: 悪魔; English: Devil or Demon) is a motorcycle featured in the downloadable episodic pack The Ballad of Gay Tony for Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V, and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design
The Ballad of Gay Tony
The Akuma is mainly based on the Buell XB12S, though it features a tubular frame, much like that of a Ducati Streetfighter or Triumph Speed Triple.
The Akuma appears to be a streetfighter variant of the Double T, sharing a lot of design cues. However, it has dual exposed headlamps and independent handlebars on the upper plate. The main body is mostly exposed and features a tubular frame and lower fairing on the engine bay, while the fuel tank appears to be similar to that of the Double T, albeit with carbon-fibre sections. The rear section is more or less identical, but features a dual-sided swing-arm with a single suspension spring, as well as the corresponding chain drive and sprocket on the left.
The bike features various extras and variations, which are:
- A single front fender or front and rear fenders. Sometimes, it may have none.
- Optional miniature carbon-fibre fairing.
- Optional black mirrors on the handlebars
- A large framed seat derived from the Double T with twin underseat exhaust tubes.
- A medium-framed seat derived from the Double T Custom with a single right-mounted exhaust tube.
- A flat spring carbon-fibre seat with a massive air intake and a short unrestricted exhaust outlet on the right side of the engine block.
The bike spawns in a variety of primary colours for the fuel tank and framed seats, as well as secondary colours for the tubular frame and rims. It uses the same wheel design as the Double T, being 6-spoke split rims with medium-profile tyres, with the rear one being wider.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
The bike returns to Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online with almost the exact same design. However, the seat extras are no longer present, and only the exhaust options can be changed through a mod shop. In the enhanced version, the bike adds a small "Sports Bike" dial set, also used on motorcycles such as the PCJ-600 and Bati 801.
Colour distribution is more or less similar, where the primary colour is applied on the body, while the secondary colour is applied on the tubular frame. The rims have a dedicated wheel colour, which can be painted by selecting a custom rear wheel, applying a colour and change back to the stock wheel (as it won't reset to the default alloy colour), though with a darker tint/shade. It retains the same 6-spoke split rim design as its previous iteration and the Double T, being similar to the "Speedway" rims available in Los Santos Customs.
Performance
The Ballad of Gay Tony
The Akuma is powered by a 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed transmission. This bike features a lightweight construction and has a relatively short wheelbase, making it ideal for city-streets getaways, and a good bike to use in trying to get the achievement/trophy Wheelie Rider. This short wheelbase, however, also means that it has a stability problem, which riders can feel when taking it on a high-speed corner. Acceleration is very impressive, but the brakes are not good enough to keep up with the speed.
The Akuma is one of the fastest motorcycles in the GTA IV trilogy so far, the fastest being the Double T Custom from The Lost and Damned. It shares the same high-revving engine sound from the Double T and its Custom variant.
TBoGT Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 93 / 150 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 200 / 441 |
| 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 and Online
The Akuma is the fastest accelerating vehicle in the game and maxes out the acceleration stat before modifications are applied to it. Its top speed is fast without leaning forward, but unfortunately, the Akuma is unable to wheelie at top speed, reducing its effectiveness on long straights where motorcycles which can wheelie will fly ahead of the Akuma. The corners are where the Akuma excels by leaps in bounds, having one of the tightest cornering radii among vehicles, and is able to continually accelerate through corners, making it effective on races where there are fewer straights and more corners.
The Akuma's incredible cornering abilities and acceleration make it a very easy vehicle to use effectively, but that comes at the cost of a very low skill cap. As such, the Akuma is a very good choice for those inexperienced with motorcycles, but more skilled players would gravitate towards motorcycles such as the Hakuchou or Bati 801 which are more effective in skilled hands than the Akuma.
Because of the Akuma's immense acceleration and cornering abilities, the Akuma is a solid motorcycle for racing. Its inability to wheelie is a major issue on longer tracks, but it serves to be a true contender on more technical circuits.
Again, the bike is powered by a 4-cylinder engine and coupled to a five-speed gearbox. The engine sound is the same one from the Double T, which is rather low-revving compared to the one on motorcycles such as the PCJ 600 and the Vader, but emits an additional muffled tone heard on higher engine revolutions.
GTA V and Online 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 | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 250 / 551 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3.96 Seconds | 109 / 176 | 5 | Inline-4 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 |  |
| Side Mounted Carbon Can | $375 | $750 |  | |
| Stubby Turbo Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 |  | |
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | |
| Lights | Stock Lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon Lights | $100 | $2,000 | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | Too Hot | |
| Full Coverage | N/A | Too Hot | ||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | Too Hot | |
| 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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | |
Gallery
Design
Images
An Akuma in The Ballad of Gay Tony with no fenders, no mirrors, no fairing and long framed seat with underseat exhausts.
An Akuma in the original version of Grand Theft Auto V. (Rear quarter view)
The Akuma on Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
Locations
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- It can be spawned by dialing 625-555-0200 on the phone. Using the cheat code is the fastest way to obtain an Akuma, as they are rarely seen driven around in single-player, like the Hakuchou.
- Seen driven around in multiplayer.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $9,000.
- Sometimes found driving around Vespucci Beach, especially when driving another motorcycle.
- Rarely found driving around in Vinewood.
- It can be found on the southwest side of the Los Santos International Airport.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $9,000.
- Previously removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update, reinstated with the Money Fronts update.
Rockstar Games Social Club
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
Oversights
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- Rear light reflections still appear on the ground even when the rear tail light extra is not present.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
- Applying any custom exhaust option will remove the tail light, leaving an empty slot on the rear end.
Radio Stations
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Akuma uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Akuma uses the "Punk" group which plays Channel X.
Specifications
Model
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA Online | akuma
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akuma
|
AKUMA
|
AKUMA
|
Akuma | 1
|
|
Traffic Default Colors
| TBOGT | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | TertiaryTertiaryTertiary color (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Green | 56 Green | 127 Taxi Yellow 2 | 0 Black | |
| 0 Black | 0 Black | 29 Forumla Red | 0 Black | |
| 0 Black | 0 Black | 101 Vermilion Solid 2 | 0 Black | |
| 0 Black | 1 Black Poly | 4 Silver Stone Poly | 0 Black | |
| 34 Cabernet Red Poly | 34 Cabernet Red Poly | 31 Graceful Red Mica | 0 Black | |
| 85 Dark Sapphire Blue Poly | 85 Dark Sapphire Blue Poly | 84 Blue | 0 Black | |
| 89 Taxi Yellow | 0 Black | 90 Race Yellow Solid | 0 Black | |
| 59 Securicor Dark Green | 1 Black Poly | 59 Securicor Dark Green | 0 Black | |
| 82 Bright Blue Poly | 85 Dark Sapphire Blue Poly | 85 Dark Sapphire Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 0 Black | 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 4 Silver Stone Poly | 1 Black Poly | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 29 Forumla Red | 1 Black Poly | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 0 Black | 4 Silver Stone Poly | 4 Silver Stone Poly | 0 Black |
| GTA V | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | WheelsWheelsWheel/tertiary color (4) | TrimTrimTrim/quaternary color (5) | AccentAccentAccent/quinary color (6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 38 Metallic Orange (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 2 Metallic Black Steel (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 88 Metallic Taxi Yellow (Metallic) | 88 Metallic Taxi Yellow (Metallic) | 88 Metallic Taxi Yellow (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 27 Metallic Red (Metallic) | 27 Metallic Red (Metallic) | 38 Metallic Orange (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 33 Metallic Desert Red (Metallic) | 38 Metallic Orange (Metallic) | 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 88 Metallic Taxi Yellow (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 50 Metallic Racing Green (Metallic) | 53 Metallic Green (Metallic) | 52 Metallic Olive Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 62 Metallic Dark Blue (Metallic) | 63 Metallic Saxony Blue (Metallic) | 63 Metallic Saxony Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Trivia
General
- The Akuma's name comes from malevolent fire spirit of the same name from Japanese folklore. The name is also the name assigned to Satan in Japanese Christianity.
See Also
- Vader – A similar street-fighter in The Ballad of Gay Tony, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.