[motorcycle.com] - Yamaha PES2 Electric Sportbike Concept Unveiled At Tokyo Motor Sho

[Ninjette Newsbot]

Today at the Tokyo Motor Show Yamaha premiered this, the PES2, an electric sportbike concept incorporating technologies Yamaha says could be “the future of road-going sports bikes.” Details are slim besides what’s given in the photos and the accompanying video, but Yamaha does note that a second motor is housed within the front wheel, meaning the PES2 has two-wheel drive.



With the addition of the “smart helmet,” sensors and cameras can correspond with the helmet via an in-helmet display system, providing information to the rider through*high-sensitivity image sensors and augmented reality.

Other noteworthy features we can see from these photos include front and rear cameras, a minimalist, almost hollow, tail section, and a futuristic gauge cluster revealing lights for different power modes. Keen eyes will also see a gear indicator, though a traditional shifter is non-existent. However, something resembling a clutch lever is clearly visible. A*single KYB fork tube comprises the majority of the front suspension, with something resembling a Hossack-style arm providing additional support.

Further details on the PES2 concept aren’t available, but considering the amount of interest the bike receives, don’t rule out a future electric sports motorcycle from Yamaha.

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[ninjamunky85]

Gotta say this may be the best looking electric moto I've seen. I really like the minimalist approach while still being packed with a lot of high tech stuff.

One interesting thing I noticed was that it comes with front and rear cameras built in. This is definitely a feature I would like to see on more bikes in the future. My guess is it will probably start becoming standard on more bikes just like ABS is today.

@Alex , you may want to link this to the previous article on this bike.