Yamaha unveiling new Electrics

Yamaha is bringing two new items to the table at this years Japanese Auto Show, the first is the Motorcycle, the MOTOROiD.

Yamaha has yet to release the technical information on the bike. The looks of the bike are radical with high voltage cylindrical batteries where the engine would be and cables running to the rear hub indication the rear end utilizes a traction style motor axle.

The rear suspension is unique in that the rear shock is mounted beneath the swing arm. The bike has a wrap around seat-back which holds the rider in a Sport Bike like position, the steering is operated by dual pistol grips, Yamaha says, "The riding position along with new technology allows the bike to interact with the rider like a living creature".
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The second electric Yamaha is bringing is the MWC-4,
a tandem seat, four wheeled vehicle which turns like a motorcycle.

The unit is Hybrid-ish in that it is powered by batteries but has a range extending gasoline generator for extended riding. Yamaha says the design was inspired not only by it's motorcycles but also by the Musical Instruments the Company also makes.