Concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023
The Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show) will take place later this month, and the "Big Four" Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, have all provided a brief preview of some of the exhibits they will put on display. There will be a few more surprises (Kawasaki already promised five more "world premieres", and there will likely be more from the others as well), but here's a photo gallery of what we know will be there.
Honda Pocket Concept
The Honda Pocket Concept is another take on the "suitcase scooter" concept originated with the Motocompo and recently revived by Honda with the Motocompacto. The notable detail about the Pocket is that it is made of recycled acrylic resin to demonstrate the concept of "resource circulation" and environmental sustainability.
Honda SUSTAINA-C Concept
Yes, this is a car, but there's a reason we're mentioning it here. The SUSTAINA-C Concept and the Pocket Concept are a package deal, both made with the same recycled resin material. Their symbiotic relationship echoes that of the similar-looking Honda City car from the early '80s that was sold with the Motocompo.
Honda SC e: Concept
The Honda SC e: Concept is an electric scooter powered by two Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries.
Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid
Kawasaki will be debuting five models at the mobility show, but will keep them secret until the show. We do know the Ninja 7 Hybrid will make its Japanese market debut at the show.
Kawasaki Ninja e-1
The electric Ninja e-1 will also make its Japanese debut at the show, but oddly, it will not be accompanied by its naked Z e-1 sibling.
Suzuki Hydrogen Engine Burgman
Suzuki has made several alternative-energy Burgmans over the year, but the Mobility Show will see the debut of its first hydrogen-combustion version. The "test model" is based on the Burgman 400 but with a hydrogen engine and a 70MPa tank.
Suzuki MOQBA Concept
It's not technically a motorcycle, but the MOQBA mobility device does have a saddle you can ride. The MOQBA has four legs, each with its own wheel, allowing it to roll on flat surfaces and climb up steps. The MOQBA can also transform, shifting between Chair, Standing, and Stretcher modes.
Yamaha TMW Concept
The TMW is Yamaha's first leaning multi-wheeler designed to be ridden offroad. The chassis is based on the TW200, but with two front wheels using a similar LMW linkage like the Niken or Tricity. The linkage allows for the mounting of a carrier rack that stays level with the ground when the bike is leaned over. An added twist: the TMW is a hybrid, with a gas-powered rear wheel and electric hub motors driving the two front wheels.
Yamaha Motoroid2
The follow-up to the original Motoroid concept, the Motoroid2 is an experimental model with a self-balancing capability.
Yamaha Tricera Concept
The Tricera is another three-wheeler from Yamaha, but this time in a format similar to the Polaris Slingshot, with two seats side-by-side.
Yamaha Tricera Concept
The electric Tricera offers three-wheel steering, with the rear wheel also turning, providing a different steering dynamic than the Slingshot. The rear wheel also has a manual steering mode for more skilled drivers.
Yamaha ELOVE Concept
The ELOVE concept uses a self-balancing system Yamaha calls the Advanced Motorcycle Stabilization Assist System. AMSAS helsp keep the ELOVE upright at slow speeds.
Yamaha E-FV Concept
The E-FV Concept is a side project created by a team of young engineers. It's an electric mini-bike powered by the same power unit as Yamaha's TY-E electric trials bike.
Yamaha Rock me on Special Exhibit
Perhaps our favorite exhibit is the Yamaha Rock me on, a child's rocking horse shaped like a small motorcycle with four bells arranged like a V-4 engine.
