Gallery: Yamaha's Exquisite Electric Motorcycles Will Soon Hit the Streets
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Yamaha's PES1 is an important step for electric motorcycles, with a major manufacturer betting on an eco-friendly future.
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Sleek and futuristic, the PES1 almost looks like a TRON light cycle... if you squint.
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The all-digital dash reminds us a little bit of Iron Man's heads-up display.
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The head-on view shows just how slender the PES1 is.
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The PES1 is Yamaha's vision for the future of motorcycling.
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The absurdly light PED1 should have a ton of torque from its electric drivetrain. But how far will riders be able to go on battery power?
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Like it's street-going twin, the PED1 is extremely thin and minimalist, with this prototype going without even a seat.
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The battery and drivetrain are almost entirely enclosed in this central "Smart Power Module".
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The PED1 looks gorgeous on the trade show floor, but all this sparkling hardware will be filthy once riders take it on the trail.
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Yamaha says the PED1 is small enough to fit in the back of an SUV for a drive to the trail. We can't wait to try it out.
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