Kawasaki has released a video of the Kawasaki
Concept J. The Japanese brand revealed the electric vehicle at the 2013 Tokyo
Motor Show.
The Kawasaki Concept J made its European debut at
the 2014 INTERMOT. The electric concept features two front wheels which are
capable of banking individually, and a single rear wheel. The bike offers two
riding positions- Sport and Comfort Mode. In Comfort Mode, the bike offers a
relaxed riding position for city riding. The rider sits in a conventional,
upright riding position and the adjustable track of the twin front wheels is
set wide for maximum stability. In Sport Mode, the track narrows down, and the
overall riding stance becomes more aerodynamic, allowing the rider to be “as
one” with the vehicle for high-performance runs.
Powering the Kawasaki Concept J is the brand’s
proprietary battery management technology – Gigacell. It is a high-capacity
nickel-metal hydride battery that can store large quantities of electricity. However,
Kawasaki has not revealed the output figures nor the range of the electric
motorcycle.
The release of the trailer video could hint at
Kawasaki’s plans to create a production version in the future. It would be an
ideal eco-friendly three-wheeled alternative to the recently unveiled Yamaha
Niken. Moreover, the push towards the need for electric vehicles could also
warrant the transformation of Concept J into reality.
