Ride Boarski, known as Hellride Inobuski (トルネード・デボニオン)[2] in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X7. He is a wheel-themed Reploid based on a boar, who fights by turning into a motorcycle and scattering wheels. He is a member of the vigilante syndicate Red Alert.
Ride Boarski debuted in Mega Man X7 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He is a member of Red Alert who occupies a central highway, serving as the boss of the Central Circuit stage. He attacks the player by turning into a motorcycle and laying traps, surrounded by Runnerbomb grunts throwing bombs. Defeating Ride Boarski grants Moving Wheel to Axl and X, and Zankourin to Zero. His weakness is the Circle Blaze or Bakuenjin from Flame Hyenard, which knocks him on his back. A boss attack rematch with Ride Boarski later occurs in the Crimson Palace.
Other Game Appearances
In Rockman ✕over, Ride Boarski appears in a Battle Memory.
A bounty hunter who prowls the highways by night. He torments Maverick Hunters with his strong ramming attacks while guarding with a barrier, and with powerful wheels that roll along the ground.[3]
A boss who speeds around in a circular arena resembling a motocross ring. He torments the player with traps around the arena and bombs thrown by the surrounding Reploids.
Attack:
Effect:
Search Wheel
Releases three to six wheel bombs to chase the player.
Lightning Fang
Glows red and dashes. He is invincible for the duration.
Laser Trap
A laser that grows in three directions and rotates.
A wild maniac of a biker who prowls the highways at night. His preferred method of attack is to smash into enemies using his shield, then follow up by slinging wheel bombs along the ground.
Behind the Scenes
Developer Commentary
"He is a fast-paced Yankee wearing rider gloves and a crest. The guys who throw bombs from outside the ring during battles are probably his 'little bros.' He transforms into a bulky motorcycle form. It was difficult to come up with the transformation gimmick." - (Concept Art Room)[4]
Nomenclature
Language
Name
Origin
Japanese
Hellride Inobuski (トルネード・デボニオン)
"Hellride" is a portmanteau of hell and ride, while "Inobuski" is the Japanese "inobuta" (イノブタ) meaning pig-boar, given the "-ski" suffix used in Polish surnames.
English
Ride Boarski
"Boarski" is boar given the "-ski" suffix used in Polish surnames.