Yamaha has confirmed its line-up for the 2019 Tokyo
Motor Show that will open on 23 October. The most promising of the lot is
the Yamaha E01, an electric scooter which is said to be pitted in the 125 cc
segment. Combining the years of scooter technology with electric vehicle
technology, the Yamaha E01 will feel at home at any Yamaha showroom. It
promises the practicality and the ride quality which surpasses conventional
scooters on sale today.
The Yamaha E01 gets conventional telescopic fork up
front and possibly a single spring in the rear assisted by a gas-charged
chamber. The rear licence plate has been mounted on a sporty-looking mudguard.
Brakes include discs at both ends, assisted by the safety net of ABS. Besides
that, the headlight seems to be on the front apron which is possibly covered
and opened depending on ignition. Our best guess is that the production variant
will ditch this for an all-time running LED setup with a clear lens.
The weird choice of material for the seat has us
left puzzled. The pseudo air intakes at the bottom of the front apron, though,
is a delight to look at. The windscreen is also a nice touch. Also, we expect
the production version of Yamaha E01 to get fast charging. However, we would
love to see a more functional pair of rearview mirrors. Even the slick tyres
from Bridgestone will be replaced for something more roadworthy.
