In addition to the characteristics unique to an electric motor, the Passion withinthe new riding experience these two EV (electric vehicle) motorcycle conceptmodels offer is clear-cut, and they retain the same operational feeling thatcurrent motorcycle riders are used to. The Street sport “PES1” and Dirt sport“PED1” have a power unit (Yamaha Smart Power Module) with a monocoquestructure that also functions as the frame. Supplementing the environmentalperformance inherent to an EV, both models are equipped with features like atransmission with manual and automatic modes, a removable battery for easyreplacement and various types of smartphone information service functions.■ Length×Width×Height = 1,900 mm×758 mm×1,205 mm ■ Motor type = DC brushless motor ■ Battery type = Lithium-ion ■ Transmission: Switchable between manual and automatic ■ Vehicle weight: under 85 kg