Here’s a sneak peek at the JMS 2025-bound electrified prototypes from Yamaha

HAMAMATSU: Yamaha Motor Company Limited will electrify the motorcycle scene of the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025 with new-energy concept bikes. 

The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has given select members of the motoring media from all over the world a sneak peek at its hybrid and plug-in hybrid prototypes. 

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Proto HEV 

The Yamaha Proto HEV is a series-parallel hybrid electric vehicle that uses an internal combustion engine (below 300 cubic-centimeter) paired with an electric motor. 

It has a maxi-scooter-esque body type, much like the Yamaha Aerox and NMax models sold in the Philippines — but with a few modifications. 

According to Yamaha Motor Company Limited, its benefits include the following: 

Use of electric motor	Use of internal combustion engine
Riding on electric power for quietness in residential areas, workplace Riding on electric power while charging on congested roads	Riding with the engine in suburban areas Power generation via the engine for recreational riding  Long-distance travel on a single tank with ultra-low fuel use and emission

The Yamaha Proto HEV is also capable of regenerative braking when braking on downhill slopes to recover some lost power. It also has a triple boost feature for overtaking. 

All-electric range was not disclosed. 

Proto PHEV 

Yamaha Motor Company also brought out a plug-in hybrid vehicle, based on the MT-09 motorbike. 

Due to its sport bike build, the concept motorcycle is aimed at enthusiasts who would like to enjoy the benefits of using a hybrid motorcycle but are inclined to travel longer distances. 

As such, the Yamaha Proto PHEV boasts an electric motor-only range of 10 to 30 kilometers with a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour when using electric power only. 

Combined (with a full tank), the range of the Yamaha Proto PHEV is greater than the MT-09 thanks to an improved fuel consumption of over 20 percent. 

Top speed is also greater than its full combustion engine-powered counterpart. 

Yamaha at JMS 2025 

Yamaha Motor Company will present its newest innovations at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025. 

The vehicle expo is scheduled from October 30-November 9, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Tokyo.

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