Also known as: 仮面ライダー第1号, 第1バッタオーグ, シン・1号, 仮面ライダー1号
Batta Augment 01, Takeshi Hongo.
The son of a fallen police officer, Takeshi Hongo was kidnapped and heavily augmented by the insidious organization SHOCKER as an agent to further their goals of human happiness. Freed by Dr. Hiroshi Midorikawa and his daughter Ruriko, he is tasked with protecting both her and humanity from SHOCKER's misguided ends. He is equipped with a Prana condensing belt, the custom Cyclone motorbike and his augmentations provide superior strength, speed, and agility compared to a normal human.
He derives his happiness from kindness.
Appearance
- Coat removed
- Coat on, with No. 2