Yamaha, a Japanese company that makes sports bikes, is always known for introducing motorcycles with new technology. Recently, the company launched the country’s first hybrid motorcycle Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid. Now the company has used the new SPHEV (Series-Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system in its second powerful bike. This is none other than the youth’s favourite naked street bike Yamaha MT-09. The company has introduced its prototype, which hints at exciting riding in the future. So let’s learn about the amazing features of the Yamaha MT-09 Hybrid.
Now hybrid technology in bikes too
Hybrid technology has been used in cars for a long time, but now it is knocking in motorcycles as well. The design of the hybrid MT-09 is similar to the regular Yamaha MT-09, but its middle part has been made a little thicker. The reason for this is the new electric motor installed in it, which is installed just above the engine. A grill has been provided on its fuel tank, which acts as a cooling vent for the motor. Its headlight has also been made slightly different and more sleek, which gives it a modern look.
How does this hybrid technology work
When the hybrid MT-09 stops, the bike runs in electric mode and takes power from the electric motor. At the same time, when you twist the throttle, the bike starts running on the road in electric mode. When the bike reaches a certain speed, the engine starts and the bike goes into hybrid mode. While running in hybrid mode, the system will also provide additional power from its electric motor as a boost, making the riding experience even more exciting and powerful.
Equipped with amazing features
It has a small LCD console, which is mounted on the handlebar. In this, you can see the remaining charging in the hybrid system. Its battery can be charged through the charging port, which is provided in the tail section of the motorcycle. This feature will be extremely useful for riders who are environmentally conscious and want to make their riding even more economical.
MT-09 X-Max SPHEV Concept
The MT-09 Hybrid is developed on the same technology that is given in the MT-09 X-Max SPHEV concept scooter introduced in February this year. The company has not yet officially announced its features, but it is expected to generate more power and torque than the regular non-hybrid version. It will be interesting to see how Yamaha integrates this advanced hybrid system into its popular naked bike.
This prototype of the Yamaha MT-09 Hybrid has the potential to write a new chapter in the motorcycle world. Using hybrid technology in a performance-oriented bike is a bold move, and it will be interesting to see when this concept takes the form of a production model and when it hits the market.