Basic Info

  • Make: Yamaha

  • Model: MOTOROiD (2017 concept); MOTOROiD 2 (2023 evolution)

  • Year: Original revealed in 2017 (awarded in 2018); MOTOROiD 2 unveiled in 2023

Powertrain & Performance

  • Engine Type / Configuration: Electric hub-motor in rear wheel

  • Fuel Type: Electric

  • Horsepower: MOTOROiD 2 reportedly in two output variants: ~15 hp (11 kW) and ~47 hp (35 kW)

  • Torque: Not publicly disclosed (conceptual prototype)

  • Top Speed: MOTOROiD 2 estimates: up to ≈200 km/h (~125 mph) per one source

  • Fuel Economy / Range: MOTOROiD 2: ~300 km (~186 mi) range; 30 kWh battery capacity mentioned

Chassis, Transmission & Dynamics

  • Transmission: Single-speed (1-speed electric)

  • Weight: MOTOROiD 2: ~220 kg (~485 lb)

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: Not applicable (battery-powered)

  • Cooling System: Presumably liquid-cooled electrical systems (typical EV architecture), though not specified

Physical & Ergonomic Details

  • Body / Exterior Color: Translucent black/white with semi-transparent panels on the original; mostly white/black scheme

  • Seat Height: Not published

  • Weight Distribution Control / Self‑balancing: Yamaha’s AMCES—Active Mass Center Control System—shifts battery and swingarm to maintain balance and allow autonomous upright posture

  • Suspension / Brakes:

    • Front: Single disc brake (original); MOTOROiD 2 specifics not disclosed

    • Rear: Likely hub motor and swingarm braking, though not specified

Wheels & Tires

  • Tire Size: Not specified (hub-motor rear, concept spec)

Steering & Control

  • Handlebars:

    • Original: Rigid fixed grips mounted to the fork

    • MOTOROiD 2: Also ditch traditional bars—uses fixed grips integrated into the front fork

  • Starter System: Electric

  • Instrumentation / Display: Uses image-recognition AI (face, gestures) and haptic hip-mounted interface, no traditional dash

Tech Highlights

  • AI & Recognition:

    • Facial & gesture recognition with multiple cameras (front, sides, rider-facing) Responds to voice or gesture to “stand up,” follow rider, or free-ride

  • Human-Machine Interface:

    • Hip-wrapping haptic device for intuitive communication

    • “Leaf Structure” in MOTOROiD 2 allows changing rider posture (sitting, kneeling, centaur stance) global.yamaha-motor.com

Summary Table

Spec MOTOROiD (2017/18) MOTOROiD 2 (2023)
Make Yamaha Yamaha
Model MOTOROiD MOTOROiD 2
Year 2017/18 2023
Engine Electric hub motor Electric hub motor
Power – ~15 hp or ~47 hp
Top Speed – ~200 km/h
Range – ~300 km
Transmission 1-speed 1-speed
Weight – ~220 kg
Chassis tech AMCES balancing Improved AMCES
Body Translucent panels White/black leaf structure
Steering Fixed grips Fixed fork-integrated grips
AI Face/gesture recognition Upgraded multi-cam AI
Interface Haptic hip device Enhanced haptic + posture
Brakes Single front disc Not disclosed
Colors White/black translucent White/black
Seat height N/A N/A
Cooling EV standard EV standard
Instrumentation Camera & haptics Similar, no riders’ dash

Summary

  • These are concept prototypes, not production models—so key numbers (seat height, torque, battery kW‑hr, etc.) aren't official.

  • The focus is on showcasing self-balancing (AMCES), AI interaction, and biomimetic human-machine communication, rather than outright performance.

  • MOTOROiD 2 advances the idea with multi-posture riding, enhanced AI, and a sleeker “Leaf” architecture.