During the launch event on April 13, Yamaha Motor Vietnam introduced the new Yamaha Janus and Yamaha FreeGo. In addition to these models, they also showcased the Yamaha Neo’s electric motorcycle, which has recently gained global attention. The Yamaha Neo’s is currently being manufactured in Vietnam and exported to the European market.
The Yamaha Neo’s is an electric version of the 50cc Yamaha Neo’s model that Yamaha produced in the past. It is a compact motorcycle designed for urban users.
The Yamaha Neo’s has a seat height of 795mm, suitable for the majority of users. With a ground clearance of 135mm, it can easily overcome obstacles.
The front mask of the Yamaha Neo’s features a simple yet soft design, with integrated LED headlights and position lights in the center. The LED turn signal lights are positioned high, just below the motorcycle’s front cover.
The tail of the Yamaha Neo’s is short and has a high-raised design, with integrated turn signals and attractive LED technology.
The motorcycle is equipped with a conventional telescopic fork front fork and 5-spoke dual cast wheels measuring 13 inches. The wheels are fitted with 110/70 tires. It comes with a disc brake but does not have ABS.
The rear wheel is also a 5-spoke, 13-inch dual cast wheel with a 130/70 tire. The motorcycle features a centrally-mounted motor cover for the direct drive system. The rear brake is a drum brake.
The motorcycle comes with a compact digital display screen for the instrument cluster. It has a simple interface showing parameters such as speed and battery level. The motorcycle has two operating modes, Eco and Std. The Eco mode is energy-saving, allowing the motorcycle to travel up to 37km. The Std mode provides better acceleration, but the battery will run out faster.
The motorcycle is powered by a 50.4V/19.2Ah Lithium-ion battery, which is removable for external charging. It can also be equipped with two batteries at once, providing a range of 68km. There is a storage compartment with a capacity of 27 liters next to the battery compartment.
The Yamaha Neo’s is equipped with a direct-drive electric motor with a power of 3.08 horsepower in Eco mode and 3.35 horsepower in Std mode. The maximum torque of the motor is stated at 136 Nm.
The motorcycle is available in two colors, Black and White. The Black version is equipped with a Smart Key, while the White version uses a traditional key.
The price of the Yamaha Neo’s in Europe is stated at 3,005 EUR, equivalent to around 75 million VND. However, Yamaha Motor Vietnam currently does not have plans to sell this electric motorcycle in the domestic market.