Automaker giant Yamaha released the Tricity, a tilting 3-wheeler vehicle. The Tricity is the latest in the increasingly popular narrow track vehicle segment of the auto market. It was launched at the Bangkok Motorcycle Show in Thailand and is set to go on sale in the U.K. within weeks.
The Yamaha Tricity is the only 125 cc three-wheeler on the market, meaning it has no direct competitors. This 125 cc engine is hooked to a four-stroke gearbox that is highly fuel efficient. It also includes a huge under-seat storage compartment and LED front lights.
The Tricity has a unique lightweight parallelogram link that gives the rider the option of leaning the vehicle like a conventional 2-wheeler motorbike. The leaning twin-wheel front suspension design explains the bike's surprisingly low weight of only 152 kg.
What's Driving This Trend
- Narrow Track Vehicles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more fuel-efficient and lightweight narrow track vehicles with unique suspension systems.
- Three-wheeler Market
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new models and expand the market for three-wheeler vehicles with innovative features and technologies.
- Leanable Motorbikes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design motorbikes with leaning capabilities for improved stability and maneuverability.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of narrow track vehicles and three-wheeler market to tap into new customer segments and address urban mobility challenges.
- Motorcycle Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate leaning technologies into motorbike designs to enhance rider experience and attract a wider range of customers.
- Green Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fuel-efficient and lightweight vehicle solutions to promote sustainable transportation and reduce carbon emissions.
