The Yamaha Zuma 125, originally a gasoline-powered scooter with a unique design, was previously distributed by Yamaha in Taiwan and some markets in Europe. The Zuma 125 that appeared at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show has been completely redesigned by the Japanese brand to run on hydrogen.
What sets this scooter apart is its hydrogen tank, which resembles a 12kg gas tank positioned on the rear seat. Yamaha has specified that this is merely a research prototype and the scooter’s design will be reassessed.
This suggests that the shape and placement of the hydrogen tank might change. Yamaha hasn’t provided extensive information about the hydrogen system installed on the scooter. Additionally, the Zuma 125 logo has been replaced by the HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility & Engine Technology) logo.
HySE is recognized as a research association of motorcycle manufacturers, including Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, and Yamaha, focused on developing small-scale hydrogen-powered engines. Yamaha is responsible for investigating the requirements for hydrogen fuel systems and hydrogen tanks for small-sized motorcycles.
Luân Võ (forum.autodaily.vn)
