yamaha develops electric motorcycle series for the streets and trails

yamaha develops electric motorcycle series for the streets and trails
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in addition to the characteristics unique to a DC brushless electric motor, these two yamaha 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. each motorcycle has a lithium-ion battery pack and weighs less than 130 kilograms. the street sport ‘PES2’ and dirt sport ‘PED2’ share a new power unit 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 from wheel to make it a two-wheel drive motorcycle, and it is designed to pioneer new boundaries of performance never seen before. in contrast, the ‘PED2’ is a partner for hitting mountain trails designed to capitalize on the clean, quite performance character of an EV to better enjoy riding through the natural world. 

the street series ‘PES2’   the dirt version ‘PED2’both versions include a DC brushless motor and lithium ion battery