Aoshima The Bike No. 19 1/12 Honda NC37 Steed VLS ’98 … 3,740 yen (tax included) Scheduled for release in February 2026
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In March 1998, the Steed VLS was released as an additional model to the popular Steed, which boasted the powerful, pulsating ride characteristic of its four-stroke V-twin engine and a relaxed, comfortable ride. The Steed VLS is an authentic American model released to mark the 10th anniversary of the Steed’s birth.
Equipped with a water-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 3-valve, 398cc engine, the vehicle boasts a unique styling that surpasses that of conventional Steeds, including a springer front fork with a classic appearance that adds a custom touch, a large 21-inch front tire, and a special flangeless fuel tank with a sleek appearance that hides the seam at the bottom of the tank.
Furthermore, compared to the previous Steed series, the VLS has been lowered, resulting in a low and relaxed styling. The ground clearance has been lowered by 10mm to 130mm, and the seat height has been lowered to 650mm, providing excellent foot reach. High-quality parts such as small-diameter Bates-type headlights are incorporated throughout, further enhancing the custom-made atmosphere.
The photo shows a 1/12 scale plastic model of the Steed VLS, which exudes an American taste. The springer fork is intricately and realistically crafted, and the stem and axle use metal screws. The throttle cable and brake hose are made of vinyl pipe.
Product specifications
Brand: AOSHIMA
Specifications: Plastic Model
Series: The Bike No. 19
Release Date: Scheduled for February 2026
Scale: 1/12
Body: PS
Tires: Rubber
Price: 3,740 yen (including 10% tax)
Publisher: Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Co., Ltd.
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*The photo is a prototype. Specifications may differ from the actual product.
Honda Steed VLS (introduced in 1998)
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Honda Steed VLX
The standard version, the Steed VLX (launch price at the time was 589,000 yen), which featured an upright front fork, was released at the same time as the Steed VLS (launch price at the time was 649,000 yen).
Main specifications
| Title | Steed VLS | Steed VLX | |
| Car name and model | Honda NC37 | Honda NC26 | |
| Total length x width x height | (m) | 2.335×0.765×1.115 | 2.310×0.760×1.115 |
| Axial distance | (m) | 1.620 | 1.600 |
| ground clearance | (m) | 0.130 | |
| Seat height | (m) | 0.650 | 0.670 |
| Vehicle weight/dry weight | (kg) | 223/211 | 215/203 |
| Passenger capacity | (people) | 2 | |
| Fuel consumption rate (Km/L) 60Km/h steady state driving test value | 37.2 | ||
| Minimum turning radius | (m) | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Engine model | NC25E (water-cooled 4-cycle OHC 3-valve V-twin) | ||
| Total displacement | ( cm3 ) | 398 | |
| Inner diameter x stroke | (mm) | 64.0×62.0 | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 | ||
| Maximum power | (PS/rpm) | 31/7,500 | |
| Maximum torque | (kgm/rpm) | 3.4/5,500 | |
| Carburetor type | VDD0 | ||
| Starting method | Self-service | ||
| Ignition method | Fully transistorized battery ignition | ||
| Lubrication method | Combined pressure-fed droplet type | ||
| Lubricant capacity | (L) | 2.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity | (L) | 9.7 | 11.0 |
| Clutch type | Wet multi-plate coil spring | ||
| Transmission type | Constant mesh 5-stage return | ||
| gear ratio | 1st gear | 3.166 | |
| 2nd gear | 2,000 | ||
| 3rd gear | 1,500 | ||
| 4th gear | 1.173 | ||
| 5-speed | 1.041 | ||
| Tire size | before | 90/90-21 54S | 100/90-19 57S |
| rear | 170/80-15M/C 77S | ||
| Brake type | before | Hydraulic disc | |
| rear | Mechanical leading/trailing | ||
| Suspension method | before | Bottom link type | Telescopic type |
| rear | Swing arm type | ||
| Frame Format | Double Cradle | ||
