A futuristic three-wheeler debuts in Tokyo, combining electric power, three-wheel steering, and sensory design
Yamaha ’s Tricera prototype pairs electric power with three-wheel steering. Concept version first revealed in 2023, now closer to production reality. Debuts alongside Yamaha ’s futuristic Motoroid and Proto BEV concepts.
Although Yamaha has long been known for building some of the world’s finest motorcycles, its ventures into the car world have been surprisingly limited and often under the radar, like when it helped develop iconic engines such as Toyota’s 4A-GE and 2ZZ-GE, the Lexus LFA’s V10, Ford’s Taurus SHO V6, and even Volvo’s 4.4-liter V8. That might soon change, as the Japanese brand prepares to showcase something unexpected at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo: a three-wheeled trike that looks like a cross between a Morgan 3-Wheeler and a Polaris Slingshot. New Take On Three Wheels Called the Tricera, the project was first previewed three years ago with a sleek-looking concept. The design of the three-wheeler has progressed since then and now looks far more suitable for real-world road use. However, don’t get too excited just yet, as there’s not yet any confirmation that Yamaha will actually produce and sell it to the public. Read: Yamaha’s Tricera Is A Morgan Super 3 For 2033 The design of the Tricera shares some similarities with Yamaha’s current range of motorcycles, including its circular headlights and two small DRLs running horizontally on the fascia. It also sports a complex nose and small covers over the front wheels. Yamaha has then added a pair of small wind deflectors at the front and a set of tiny wing mirrors, which were not present on the original concept. The interior now looks much more suitable for the road and sports a set of dark red bucket seats, a steering wheel, and gold paddle shifters. Powering the Tricera is an electric motor, although it’s unclear how much power it has or how large its battery pack is. What we do know is that Yamaha has developed a three-wheel steering system for it, aiming to achieve “a whole new level of unity” between the vehicle and the driver. The company has also equipped it with an adaptive sound device that modifies the tone of the electric powertrain, adding a layer of sensory engagement that electric vehicles often lack. More Concepts On The Way Alongside the Tricera, Yamaha will display several other innovations at the Tokyo show. Among them is the Motoroid, a two-wheeled concept capable of bending and twisting like something out of a sci-fi film, as well as the Proto BEV, an all-electric sports bike concept that hints at where Yamaha’s electric design language might be headed next.
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