Yamaha PED2 Concept - 2016 Specifications and Reviews

The 2016 Yamaha PED2 Concept is an electric prototype designed for urban commuters seeking lightweight, eco-friendly transportation. Featuring a compact 100kg frame with a brushless DC motor and lithium-ion battery, it emphasizes practicality and sustainability. This innovative concept showcases Yamaha's vision for future city mobility.

2016
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Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission type,final driveChain
Engine detailsDC brushless motor
Engine typeElectric
 
 

CategoryPrototype / concept model
Year2016
ModelYamaha PED2 Concept

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Frame typeMonocoque structure that carries a Yamaha Smart Power Module.

Physical measures and capacities

Overall width775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall length2,045 mm (80.5 inches)
Overall height1,205 mm (47.4 inches)
Dry weight100.0 kg (220.5 pounds)

Other specs

MaintenanceFind parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
CommentsLithium-ion battery.
StarterElectric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track15%
City75%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding55%
Touring15%
Passenger10%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis concept suits curious riders and early-adopters rather than seasoned performance riders, since it is a lightweight electric prototype rather than a proven production machine.
PurposeIt appears intended as an urban mobility and technology showcase rather than a machine built for speed, distance, or off-road capability.
Rider FitIts low dry weight of around 100 kg suggests an easy, unintimidating machine to handle at a stop and in slow maneuvers.
CharacterThe PED2 reads as a quiet, minimalist, forward-looking city runabout emphasizing simplicity and clean electric propulsion over raw performance.
Not Ideal ForThis is not a machine for highway touring, passenger carrying, or off-road adventure given its concept-stage electric drivetrain and lack of performance-oriented specifications.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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