Yamaha keeps rolling out the concepts for the Tokyo Motor Show and the XS-V1 Sakura follows the same retro line as the Honda concepts revealed a short time ago. The press release is long on philosophy and short on detail but the Sakura looks like a nice throwback to a standard motorcycle. From the Yamaha press release: We display the “XS-V1 Sakura†(special … [Read more...]
When Will Honda Produce the NAS?
This winter will mark 8 years since the “New American Sports†(NAS) concept was started by Tony Schroeder, HRA senior designer. Will the concept make it to production in 2 years to commemorate the 10th anniversary? Thousands of fellow motorcyclists could only hope. Celebrate a 10th anniversary of a design concept? Yes. It is that good in function potential and … [Read more...]
Yamaha Luxair Hybrid Motorcycle Concept
Yamaha has still more concepts for the Tokyo Motor Show, this is the Yamaha Luxair, a hybrid motorcycle that looks more scooter than motorcycle or perhaps you might call it a recumbent motorcycle. It certainly has the low seat height many of you have been asking for. It has a gasoline engine and electric motor in parallel, the electric motor kicks in for help during … [Read more...]
Yamaha Tesseract 4 Wheel Leaning Concept
Yamaha will be introducing a lot of new concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show and the Yamaha Tesseract, a 4 wheel leaning vehicle ups the ante when compared to all of the other 3 wheel tilters coming out. The Tesseract is a hybrid 4 wheeler, powered by both a V-Twin gasoline engine and an electric motor. The suspension is what they call a "dual-scythe" which leans while … [Read more...]
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