Animals Yaiba Recolors for V
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #60 of 116 Vehicles mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a basic standalone appearance mod that changes v's yaiba kusanagi to a custom recolor of the animals_03 variant.
-Should be compatible with most other vehicle mods, except those that change the model or variant of V's yaiba. Tested with CVO & CVO Gear Rework
-builds off the back of dimanik's fantastic 'Change your Favorite Motorcycles' mod - I recommend this to change your apollo and arch. yaiba variant options are not compatible, but can be made available on request.
Installation:
Download .zip and extract to your base Cyberpunk2077 folder
Be sure to only install one variant at once.
To uninstall simply delete the relevant .archive from your /mod folder. they are named with the structure 'basegame_custom_yaiba_'.
Known problems:
- low poly model still uses original colors. this is only seen from a long distance & briefly when the model is loaded.
- can cause crash on first load if you're in close proximity to several different yaiba variants (eg: by the biker gang in northside). if this happens simply reload the game.
-Some variants may produce strange/ ugly color schemes on gang bikes. if you notice any particularly egregious ones please report them and i will fix.
Under the Hood:
-modifies v_sportbike1_yaiba_kusanagi_basic_01.ent to change the player bike to the animals_03 variant
-modifies yaiba_kusanagi_basic.app to change the tires of the animals_03 variant to the default color with decals on the rear tire.
-modifies most yaiba .mlsetup files, even some unused by this model (so that bikes in the world don't look too odd).
the .mlsetups actually used by this model are:
_black.mlsetup (rear axle),
_yellow.mlsetup (body),
_rogue_01.mlsetup (seat, headlight, exhaust),
_01.mlsetup (front axle),
_kit_01_dark.mlsetup (air filter),
_wheel_yellow.mlsetup (wheels, who woulda thunk),
_tire_default.mlsetup (yes that's the tires)
Wishlist/future addons:
- Change all player yaiba sounds to misfit variant
- Change emissive of light to a xenon blue
- Color co-ordinate Neon component
Open to requests to be added to the set.
A small cosmetic mod for Cyberpunk 2077 that recolors V's Yaiba motorcycle to match the animals_03 variant. Simple visual change with 106 endorsements and 5,738 downloads, last updated in January 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Easy visual tweak for Yaiba fans who want a unique look (106 endorsements)
- Lightweight mod, likely just a texture swap, so minimal performance impact
- Active enough to have 5,738 downloads, so others have tried it
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one vehicle variant, so if you don't use Yaiba, it's useless
- No screenshots or detailed description, so you're flying blind on the exact look
- Last updated January 2023, may not be compatible with the latest game patches
For Cyberpunk 2077 players who ride the Yaiba and want a fresh paint job without changing gameplay. Skip if you're looking for new vehicles or performance mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct archive folder (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077/archive/pc/mod)
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the installation to avoid conflicts
- Check the mod page for any required dependencies or patches if the game updates
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- kynamats
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,738
- Endorsements
- 106
- Category
- Vehicles
- Created
- 1/11/2023
- Updated
- 1/13/2023
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