"I can't explain it, so I'll pretend it doesn't exist." I believe that’s also wrong.
On the other hand, it is equally wrong to declare, "I rode it and felt the difference, so it is scientifically proven."
What we wanted to verify in this video lies somewhere in between. We asked motorcycle journalist Toshihiro Wakayama to actually test the ORBITRON Micro Reactor. Setting aside preconceptions, we wanted to capture in his own words where exactly on the vehicle he felt a difference and what kind of difference it was.
First, the conclusion: what was confirmed was not "numbers," but differences in concrete handling feel
We do not intend to treat this evaluation as a simple power-up test. It is not an evaluation based on comparing dynamometer figures or fuel efficiency values.
However, what Mr. Wakayama described was not some vague "it feels kind of good." He was specific about where he evaluated: the quality of vibration, the smoothness of revs, throttle response, the feeling of torque valleys, and the rider's sense of security while operating the machine.
This is important. Physical sensation is not the same as a measured value. However, there is meaning in a record where someone with extensive experience in development, racing, and tire testing describes the difference before and after installation on the same vehicle.
About Toshihiro Wakayama, the evaluator
Toshihiro Wakayama has experience as a vehicle developer for motorcycle manufacturers, an international A-grade racing rider, and a tire development test rider, and is currently active as a motorcycle journalist.
He is not just someone who has been riding for a long time. He has experience in three areas: the building side, the limit-riding side, and the side that translates these differences into words. His background, publications, and official racing records are introduced in detail in a separate article: About Toshihiro Wakayama | Career, Publications, and ORBITRON Micro Reactor Road Test Evaluation.
Five changes described by Mr. Wakayama
1. Unpleasant vibrations were reduced, and the quality of vibration changed
He did not say that vibration disappeared entirely. Instead, he noted that while necessary information from the engine remained, the uncomfortable sensations were mitigated. This is described as a change in quality, not in quantity.
2. Smoother engine speed transitions
He felt that the transition of engine speed—not just in one specific range but from bottom to top—became smoother, and that torque valleys felt less noticeable.
This is not a result showing an actual measured torque curve. It is a record of how the rider perceived the vehicle's reaction to throttle input.
3. The lag typical of diesel engines was reduced
The evaluation was that the sluggishness in response to throttle operation was reduced, leading to easier handling. The results vary depending on the vehicle condition, engine type, and installation conditions.
4. Smoother revving across the entire range
It is not just that the peak power increased; the engine does not hesitate mid-range and continues to pull smoothly. Mr. Wakayama views this difference as something distinct from a simple increase in output.
5. An increased sense of "being in control"
On the circuit, predictability in handling is just as important as numbers. If the vehicle's response from corner entry to exit is consistent, it makes it easier for the rider to proceed to the next maneuver.
What was discussed in the video is not a guarantee of faster lap times. It is the suggestion that if the consistency of operation is improved, it may potentially impact ease of riding and precision.
Why does it change? At this stage, it is a hypothesis
Potential candidates include combustion state, mechanical friction, static electricity, and electrical noise. It is not necessarily just one of these; it is possible that multiple factors overlap, which the rider perceives as a single change.
However, this is still a hypothesis. Simply using the word "quantum" does not provide an explanation. To determine the cause, we need measurements under controlled conditions and verification of reproducibility.
This is exactly what Next Science needs to do moving forward. Instead of adorning physical sensations with grand words, we will maintain conditions, compare, and gradually increase what can be measured. It is about verification, not hype.
Are physical sensations meaningless?
They are not meaningless. Development always begins with a small sense of unease or a subtle change.
However, one cannot conclude that there will be an effect on every vehicle based on physical sensation alone. Impressions change based on the rider's experience, vehicle condition, tires, air pressure, road surface, and temperature.
That is why we do not use physical sensations as a substitute for proof. Conversely, we do not dismiss them simply because they haven't been quantified. This sense of balance is necessary.
If you want to verify it on your own vehicle, please follow these steps
- Compare using the same vehicle and the same route
- Match tire pressure and warm-up state
- Keep fuel levels and loading conditions as consistent as possible
- Check before installation, after installation, and if possible, after removal
- Record your impressions by separating vibration, low-speed transitions, response, and ease of cruising
Don't stop at "it felt good" after one ride. See if it reverts to its original state when removed. Doing this takes your evaluation one step beyond mere impression.
We also publish mechanical comparison tests
Apart from vehicles, we have published records comparing the ORBITRON for machine tools currently under development using a lathe. This article documents what was observed on actual machinery, rather than relying solely on human senses.
Testing ORBITRON for machine tools on a lathe | Comparative testing of products under development
Verifying the ORBITRON Micro Reactor yourself
Just watching the video won't tell you how it will feel on your own vehicle. If you would like to check the product line and our approach first, please see the ORBITRON product list.
For those who wish to verify it on their actual vehicle before purchasing, we offer an ORBITRON Micro Reactor trial version.
What this video demonstrated
This does not mean that the scientific proof is complete.
It means an experienced evaluator felt concrete differences before and after installation and put those observations into words. That is as far as we have confirmed at this stage.
It is too early to dismiss it as an illusion, and just as early to call it science. That is why we will continue to verify it while controlling the conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Micro Reactor increase engine output?
This video does not show the results of power measurements using a dynamometer. It records the changes in vibration, engine speed transition, response, and handling feel that Mr. Wakayama felt during real-world riding.
Does the same change occur on every vehicle?
We do not guarantee the same results. Perceptions change depending on the vehicle model, its condition, the installation position, usage environment, and the rider.
Is there a way to verify the physical sensation as objectively as possible?
Compare before and after installation using the same route and conditions, and if possible, confirm the state after removal. Recording by categorizing the evaluation criteria makes it easier to judge than relying on a first impression.
This article summarizes the individual road test evaluation discussed in the video. It does not guarantee specific performance changes, improved fuel efficiency, or faster lap times.