On The Pegs November 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 11 | Page 36

On The Pegs P 36 YAMAHA TY-E Yamaha debuted its prototype TY-E electric Trials model at the recent Trial-E Cup World Championships in France and Belgium; where Kenichi Kuroyama piloted the bike to a second place over- all finish in the final championship standings. Kuroyama, who is a world-class trials competitor, had a big hand in the develop- ment of the bike, which is still a prototype and not yet ready for public consumption. One of the things that sets the TY-E apart from other electric offerings is its mechanical clutch, which is coupled with an AC synchronous electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. The electric motor utilizes sophisticated control technology that offers excellent response and power, while the mechanical clutch ensures immediate power. THE GOODS Length: 2003mm Width: 830mm Height: 1130 Wheelbase: 1310mm Ground Clearance : 350mm Weight: 70kg Engine: AC Synchronous Electric Battery: Lithium Ion Clutch: Hydraulic, Wet, Multi-plate Frame: CFRP Monocoque On The Pegs Vol. 3 Issue 11 - November 2018 P 37