# Balanced Last-Mile Commuter Scooters The Yamaha Tritown Scooter Concept Has a Top Speed of 15mph By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooter-concept References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/yamaha-tritown-concept-scooter/) & [global.yamaha-motor](https://global.yamaha-motor.com/jp/profile/design/concept/tritown/) The [Yamaha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-b01) Tritown scooter concept is a [premium commuter solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) that aims to deliver exceptional power and stability for urban riders to appreciate. The unit is designed with a three-foot length, a total weight of 88 pounds and balanced aesthetic that doesn't require the rider to step off of it when they come to a stop. This is thanks to the [three-wheeled design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tltboard-gorilla) that also incorporates the Leaning Multi-Wheel mechanism to further enhance the balance and stability for the rider. The Yamaha Tritown scooter concept is powered by a 380Wh battery pack and features a 500 watt motor that is mounted in the rear hub. The unit offers a top speed of 15mph and is rumored to be almost ready for production with availability potentially coming within the year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Last-mile Commuter Scooters:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop affordable and sustainable last-mile electric scooters with improved speed and stability. - **Three-wheel Scooter Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative three-wheeled scooter designs that provide enhanced balance and stability for urban riders. - **Electric Scooter Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore advancements in electric scooter technology to improve battery life, motor power, and overall performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new electric vehicle solutions specifically tailored for urban commuting and last-mile transportation. - **Micro-mobility Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Innovate within the micro-mobility industry by creating compact and efficient scooter solutions for urban commuters. - **Sustainable Transportation Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Drive innovation in sustainable transportation by designing eco-friendly scooters that reduce reliance on cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Three-Wheel Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xoto-founder-edition.md) - [Futuristic E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-b01.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Battery-Swappable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-emf.md) - [Hybridized Police Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-scooter.md) - [Independent Suspension Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-electric-scooter.md) - [Urban Commuter Rental Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yettie-electric-scooter.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md)