Yamaha's Tricity concepts
The Bangkok motor show is becoming quite a haven for motorcycle concepts, and in 2015 Yamaha has joined in on the act with its Tricity concepts, including an "unpaved version"In 2014, Bikesales ventured along to the launch of the twin front wheel leaning Yamaha Tricity, and just a year later the Japanese company has showcased two sharply contrasting concept models based on the original at the Bangkok motor show.
The 03GEN-f was designed with the underlying theme of "Future Racing" with its sleek, winged and futuristic design, while the 03GEN-x treads down an entirely different path – quite literally – with a traditional off-road design "that is reminiscent of the days of unpaved roads".
There are dual-purpose tyres, spoked wheels, a massive tubular rear grab rail, short dirt-style guards and wide-ish handlebars. The seat jags right down to the footwell and the front end is fully exposed, with the tandem-type cantilevered telescopic front forks there for all to see. Maybe we might see a '03GEN-x Motocross Cup' one day….
Yamaha established 'Refined Dynamism' as its design philosophy in 2013, which is where 03GEN-f and 03GEN-x get their inspiration from. And there will be more to come.
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