Yamaha has announced a new three-wheeled electric vehicle that comes with triple-wheel steering functionality. The Yamaha Tricera is a futuristic electric vehicle concept and is set to be on display during the 2023 Japan Mobility Show later this month. The unique Yamaha Motoroid 2 self-balancing e-bike concept is also scheduled to be showcased during the Japan Mobility Show.
The Yamaha Tricera is a model that sits
between a motorcycle and a car. It is viewed as an autocycle in some areas.
However, it bears a closer semblance of a car than a motorcycle. The Tricera
comes with a unique design that, according to Yamaha, sets it apart from both
motorcycles and cars. The delta trike design of the Tricera incorporates two
front wheels and a single rear wheel. The Yamaha Tricera has a three-wheeled
steering. A rack and pinion steering in the front is supported by the rear
wheel pivot for greater maneuverability.
The design of the Yamaha Tricera has an
open-top structure that omits doors. Seat bolsters are used instead to secure
the rider. The Tricera features both automatic and manual steering modes for
the rear wheel. The manual modes, according to Yamaha, give a sense of
accomplishment for riders still learning the ropes.
There are no details yet on when the
Yamaha Tricera concept will transit into a production vehicle. The key specs of
the concept EV will be further illuminated during the Japan Mobility event
later this month.
