The briefing
Shitzu Vader belongs to the Motorcycles class. Shitzu is the in-game manufacturer. Its design reference is Kawasaki Z1000.
Availability: GTA Online , GTA V Story Mode. Listed platforms: PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360. The reference associates this model with 1.01 Game Launch.
Acquisition, storage and upgrades
Source-listed acquisition: Can be stolen / found.
Story Mode Price: $9,000. GTA Online Price: $9,000.
Storage category: Garage (Personal Vehicle) , MC Clubhouse. Delivery service: Mechanic.
Customization access: Los Santos Customs.
Measured performance
The published fully upgraded top-speed result is 107.75 mph (173.41 km/h); the circuit lap is 1:05.299. These results are attributed to Broughy1322 via the linked reference. In-game rating bars and game-file speed are different measurements.
Model-specific reference facts
Notes: NB: The Vader has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.
Available Modifications: Armor, Brakes, Engine, Explosives, Horns, Lights, Respray, Transmission, Turbo, Wheels, Wheel Type, Wheel Color, Tire Design, Tire Enhancements, Tire Smoke
Explosive Resistance: Explosive Weapon | Amount; Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 1; RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 1; Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2; Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1; Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1
Bulletproof: No
Version and price context
Purchase prices are the source’s standard listed amounts; weekly discounts, rotating dealership stock and individual unlocks can change the price or availability shown in the game. Use the edition, platform and acquisition fields together before planning a purchase.
Explosive Resistance
| Explosive Weapon | Amount |
|---|---|
| Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 1 |
| RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 1 |
| Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2 |
| Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1 |
| Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1 |
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online
| Modification | Story Price | GTA Online Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| See the full list of the available Horns options » | ||
| Lights | ||
| Stock Lights | $100 | $100 |
| Xenon Lights | $100 | $2,000 |
| Respray | ||
| See the full list of the available Respray options » | ||
| 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 > Wheel Type | ||
| See the full list of the available Wheel Types options » | ||
| Wheels > Wheel Color | ||
| See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options » | ||
| Wheels > Tire Design | ||
| Stock Tires | $100 | $200 |
| Custom Tires | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Wheels > Tire Enhancements | ||
| Standard Tires | $350 | $200 |
| Bulletproof Tires | $4,000 | $25,000 (Rank 20) |
| Low Grip Tires | N/A | $500 (at LS Car Meet) |
| Wheels > Tire Smoke | ||
| See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options » |
Sources & further reading
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