Many of you will likely come across the motorcycle early on in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but may feel confused about how to unlock it or control it, especially if tutorials were turned off. In this Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Motorcycle Guide, we will show you everything there is to know about the motorcycle in the game.
Unlocking the Vi-O-La Motorcycle in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
You will encounter the Vi-O-La soon after reaching the Volt Forge region. You will be there at Volt Forge looking for the second teleporter key. Even though the motorcycle is visible, you won’t be able to use it right away.
To activate it, you must first restore power to Tower 1. Do this by taking the elevators down to the lowest level of the tower and turning on the lightning rod. Once the power is back on, return to the area where the motorcycle is parked.
There, interact with the Vi-O-La Suit Printer. This unlocks the Vi-O-La Suit, which allows Samus to use the motorcycle. After that, simply press the A button to get on and start riding the brand new Vi-O-La.
How to Ride and Control the Vi-O-La
The Vi-O-La is easy to handle once you understand the basic controls. You can speed up, slow down, and perform special actions using simple button inputs.
To move faster, press R or ZR. To slow down or stop, use L or ZL. If you want to get off the motorcycle, press the + button. This same button can also be used to call the Vi-O-La in areas where riding is allowed.
As you progress further in the game, new abilities become available while riding. These include speed boosts and projectile attacks. You can activate these using specific buttons while staying on the bike. Scanning objects is also possible, but only when the Psychic Visor is active.
Vi-O-La Control List
The following section contains everything about the controllers for riding Vi-O-La efficiently and effectively.
| Action | Controller Button |
| Accelerate | R/ZR |
| Brake | L/ZL |
| Change Visor | X |
| Fire Projectile | A |
| Multi-Target Attack | Press and Hold A |
| Scan Objects | ZL |
| Speed Boost | B |
| Power Slide After Boosting | Hold B |
| Get Off or Summon Motorcycle | + |
| Show or Hide Minimap | ▼ |
That is all for this guide. Additional Metroid Prime 4: Beyond guides are linked below:
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Sylux Boss Battle Guide – How to Beat, Tips and Tricks
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Psychic Boots Guide – How to Get, Stand on Psychic Platforms
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Green Energy Crystals Guide – How to Get, Rewards
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Ice Belt TK Codes Guide – Unlock Psychic Locks
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Mech Parts Guide – Where to Find All
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Ice Belt Snow Wolves Guide – How to Defeat Easily
This concludes our Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Motorcycle Guide. If you want to add anything to this guide, feel free to use the comments section below.
