Yamaha to enter TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike in Trial World Championship
By Team TMX on 24th Mar 22
Yamaha Motor has today revealed the development of the Yamaha TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike, which the company plans to enter in select rounds of the 2022 FIM Trial World Championship.
The famous Japanese firm says the Yamaha TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike approaches achieving carbon neutrality;that's a phrase we'll see more of from Yamaha in the coming months with its new goal of carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities including across the life cycles of its products by 2050.
The project to develop the Yamaha electric trials bike is underway as one uniquely Yamaha approach for achieving carbon neutrality. Under its FUN x EV development concept, the TY-E 2.0 aims to provide more fun than internal combustion engines by taking advantage of the traits unique to electric vehicles, such as powerful low-down torque and strong acceleration.
The TY-E 2.0's development progressed based on the first TY-E model announced in 2018 and features a newly designed monocoque frame made of composite laminates housing an electric power unit with improved performance through a combination of mechanical parts and electronic control. The bike also mounts a newly developed lightweight battery with approximately 2.5 times the capacity of the previous model.
The new TY-E 2.0 is scheduled to participate in the FIM Trial World Championship from June this year with Kenichi Kuroyama on the Yamaha Factory Racing Team, who also serves as its development rider. The TY-E 2.0 will also be exhibited at the Yamaha Motor booth at the 49th Tokyo Motorcycle Show to be held from March 25 to 27.
Monocoque frame made of composite laminates
The TY-E 2.0 employs a monocoque frame made of composite laminates to contribute to lighter weight and optimal rigidity. The layout of the power unit and battery was reviewed and revised to achieve a significantly lower centre of gravity compared to the previous model.
Newly developed lightweight battery with approx. 2.5x more capacity
Yamaha developed a new high-capacity battery with higher output density and successfully kept the weight increase down to some 20% while achieving about 2.5 times greater capacity than the previous model.
Power unit further refined through a combination of mechanical parts and electronic control
Based on the previous model, traction has been improved by pairing mechanical parts such as the clutch and flywheel with carefully tuned electronic control for the motor that is capable of reading subtle changes in grip.
TY-E 2.0 Specifications
Overall Length Width Height 2,003 mm 830 mm 1,130 mm
Wheelbase 1,310 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance 340 mm
Curb Weight Over 70 kg
Motor Type AC synchronous electric motor
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Clutch Hydraulic, Wet, Multi-plate
Frame Type CFRP Monocoque
TY-E 2.0 Feature
- Battery with even higher density output and capacity from a review of cell selection, layout, and components used.
- Component layout for a low centre of gravity.
- Power unit further refined through a combination of electronic control and a mechanical clutch and flywheel.
- Composite monocoque frame with X-shaped rib formation.
In other electric bike news, Sebastien Tortelli is set to ride the new Stark Varg at Hawkstone Park for the World Vets Motocross Championship, which will be staged on September 24-25.
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