New Yamaha TY-E Trial Bike to enter the 2018 FIM Trial-E Cup
Yamaha TY-E electric trial bike designed to optimize the unique advantages associated with electrical power in regards to motorcycle trials competition.
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Yamaha’s TY-E features advanced new technology and has come straight from the company’s “Evolving R&D” programme, in which Yamaha R&D employees are given the opportunity to work outside conventional frameworks and devote up to 5 per cent of their working hours towards developing innovative new concepts.
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It is here that Yamaha focused on a trial model for competition and worked on its development to help overcome typical EV development issues, such as high output from small sized and lightweight components – and harnessing the high torque output in order to create great response but in the smoothest fashion.
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Yamaha TY-E Key Features
A high rotation type compact high-power electric motor that achieves high off-road performance with both powerful low speed torque and extended acceleration.
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Sophisticated motor control technology that achieves an excellent response and power from extremely low to high-speed ranges.
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A mechanical clutch that ensures instantaneous power and control, along with an electric motor and optimized flywheel that realizes excellent traction performance.
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A newly designed compact high-output battery pack with compact and lightweight components.
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Advanced CFRP monocoque frame that is at the lightest possible weight, while delivering optimal rigidity and battery storage space.
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Extremely slim bodywork that does not interfere with dynamic rider action.
Yamaha TY-E Specifications
- Overall Length x Width x Height 2,003mm x 830mm x 1,130mm
- Wheelbase 1,310mm
- Minimum Ground Clearance 350mm
- Vehicle Weight Less than 70kg
- Engine Type AC synchronous electric motor
- Auxiliary Battery Type Lithium-ion battery
- Clutch Type Hydraulic, Wet, Multi-plate
- Frame Type CFRP Monocoque
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FIM Trial-E Cup
Kenichi Kuroyama – who is currently competing in the IA Super class of the All Japan Trial Championship – will represent the Yamaha Factory Racing Team during 2018.
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FIM Trial-E Cup is the only FIM sanctioned event where electric trial machines alone can compete. This event was held for the first-time last year on June 24-25 at Lourdes in France, where 11 riders entered – with Spain’s Marc Colomer claiming victory. For 2018 the FIM Trial-E Cup consists of two events – Auron in France on July 14-15, and Comblain au Pont in Belgium on July 20-21.
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