October 17th, 2005
Yamaha Redefines the Scooter with the Gen-Ryu Electric Hybrid “Limosuine” Design
By Alice Hill
RealTechNews
Am I the only one wondering how this differs from my Honda Helix?
Yamaha is to reveal a hybrid motorcycle concept at the Tokyo Show which is quite unlike any form of two wheeler seen to date. The motorcycle, to be known as the Gen-Ryu, uses the high output lightweight compact YZF-R6 600cc motor and an electric motor to deliver the type of performance normally associated with a much larger cpacity engine, and is packaged as a futuristic cruiser with advanced aerodynamics and some form of noise cancelling in the cockpit area to enable voice activation of the navigation system, mobile telephone, intercom communications with the pillion and other similarly equipped riders plus a dazzling array of advanced technologies such as headlights which turn to the inside of the corner and rear cameras playing through LCD screens in the dashboard. Source: Gizmag
Alice Says: Bet Honda is kicking itself around the block for dropping this odd but compelling model.
Lockergnome's Tech News Watch says:
Yamaha Redefines Scooter With Gen-Ryu Hybrid “Limousine” Design
Am I the only one wondering how this differs from my Honda Helix? “Yamaha is to reveal a hybrid motorcycle concept at the Tokyo Show which is quite unlike any form of two wheeler seen to date. The motorcycle, to be known as the Gen-Ryu, uses the high …
October 17th, 2005 at 11:31 am
Julian Bond says:
Yes, but where’s the seat back?
http://www.bikeweb.com/image/tid/37
http://www.bikeweb.com/node/855
October 17th, 2005 at 11:40 am
jfb3 says:
The difference is that this will only be a concept vehicle. The Helix is/was real. (I sort of miss mine.)
October 17th, 2005 at 12:46 pm
Alice says:
I ride mine daily!
October 17th, 2005 at 2:29 pm
Rob Scrimshaw says:
Although it has the same sort of swept back look, it is really QUITE different than the Helix. I think the Helix was the cadillac of scooters and well ahead of it’s time. This seems to have taken things to the next (albeit overdone) level. I can only imagine the price!
October 18th, 2005 at 7:49 am
Matt says:
Scooters in the news:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5001977068352252202
October 18th, 2005 at 12:27 pm
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July 26th, 2006 at 9:25 pm
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July 29th, 2007 at 8:59 am
steve says:
I like the concept.I look for comfort,style,and technology.This bike has promise but it stil needs work you need to rase the wind shield for better comfort ane a back rest for the passenger.keep up the good work.
July 31st, 2007 at 5:19 pm