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[visordown.com] - Yamaha reveals new electric bikes
The Yamaha PES2 And the PED2 LAST year Yamaha’s Annual Report suggested it would have versions its PES1 and PED1 electric bike concepts in production by 2016 - and while the schedule might have slipped a bit since then it does have two new electric concept models to unveil at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show. The PES2 and PED2 are very much along the same lines as the original concept machines, but with new motors, frames and styling as the project edges towards production. Interestingly, the road-oriented PES2 gains two-wheel-drive and a weird single-sided fork arrangement. Here’s what the firm has to say about the new concepts: 'In addition to the characteristics unique to an electric motor, these two EV (electric vehicle) motorcycle concept models have an operational feel that will seem natural even to today’s motorcycle enthusiasts and they achieve a new kind of riding experience that will inspire the Passion in riders. The Street sport “PES2” and Dirt sport “PED2” share a new power unit (Yamaha Smart Power Module) with a monocoque structure that also functions as the frame. The PES2 on-road sport model has an additional electric motor built into the hub of the front wheel to make it a 2WD motorcycle, and it is designed to pioneer new boundaries of performance never experienced before. In contrast, the PED2 is a partner for hitting mountain trails designed to capitalize on the clean, quiet performance character of an EV to better enjoy riding through the natural world. Both models are equivalent in performance to Class II (50–125cc) mopeds and motorcycles. [PES2] Length x Width x Height = 1,920 mm × 680 mm × 1,060 mm Motor type = DC brushless motor Battery type = Lithium-ion (detachable) Vehicle weight = under 130 kg [PED2] Length x Width x Height = 2,045 mm × 775 mm ×1,205 mm Motor type = DC brushless motor Battery type = Lithium-ion (detachable) Vehicle weight = under 100 kg.' Related Content Yamaha release video of PES1 concept Yamaha to produce PES1 electric sports bike and PED1 dirt bike Yamaha unveils the R1S 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 revealed Revealed: New Yamaha MT-07 Click here for full story...
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October 19th, 2015, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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What will 2wd do to handling?
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As long as there are other inputs on the system, improve it.
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October 19th, 2015, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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there are a few makers that have 2wd systems out there, christini comes to mind. Unfortunately they are really only useful for average or below average riders in off road scenarios less straight out mud bogging and crazy rocks that mere mortals would never consider riding. The front wheel on most modern dirt bikes is typically only pawing at the ground when under acceleration the added weight of a front drive system is really just not worth it.
once you develop hard enduro type skills there is little reason to have a 2wd bike. JMO
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October 19th, 2015, 04:18 PM | #5 |
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I can't wait for the new tech Awd motorcycles to come into the market! The benefits for dirt bikes are obvious but it seems that it has a lot of benefits on the street too.
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October 20th, 2015, 08:07 AM | #6 |
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The benefit would be the front tire wearing out as quickly as the rear...
Why put 2WD on a scooter? If it was a rabid power house like a Mission I could see it, but maybe they're hoping to employ it as a safety feature like ABS. glad they're putting some money into this however.
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The all important question, What is their range?
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Far enough for me and not for you, I am sure.
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well at least the PES2 looks awesome lol
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I don't know, I could get by on about a 30-35 mile highway range if they took a type II fast charger, or recharged in less than 8 hours.
But, the article says they provide the performance of a 50cc-125cc motorcycle. My commute to work is almost all highway and that's not enough performance for me. |
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^^^ valid solution to the problem. But ugh...
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