Yamaha electric motorcycle pes2.
The ped2 uses the same main electric power unit as the road going pes2.
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.
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.
Now the company reveals new concepts on the same lines pes2 and ped2.
The ped2 passion electric dirt and pes2 passion electric street share a monocoque frame that also houses the yamaha smart power module power unit.
Last year in 2014 yamaha showcased two electric bike concepts pes1 and ped2.
The only noise emitted by the ped2 is the light hum of the motor allowing you to quietly enter the woods and ride on trails without disrupting the serenity of the sound of the birds and the wind rustling the branches overhead.
The pes2 delivers the excitement and speed of a high performance sports motorcycle in a cutting edge electric vehicle.
Yamaha did not release any specific technical information except to say the two models will offer performance equivalent to a gas powered motorcycle in the 50cc 125cc range.