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Yamaha e-bike concept pays homage to its first motorcycle

Yamaha has revealed what it’s bringing to the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Among the 16 motorcycles, three-wheelers, and motorized wheelchairs is a beautiful electric bicycle called the Y-00B. It was inspired by the 1955 Yamaha YA-1, the company’s … Continue reading

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Yamaha Y125 Moegi is your retro 1955 YA-1 motorcycle

Our final report from the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show looks at another retro-styled concept from a Japanese manufacturer. The Yamaha Y125 Moegi is a lightweight motorcycle designed after the 1955 Yamaha YA-1. Its 125cc SOHC four-stroke single-cylinder engine gets 80 km/l, or an astounding … Continue reading

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