Looks like it might have center hub steering, ala the GTS1000
Looks heavy, but nice and streamlined, very futuristic.
Anyone know anything else about this?
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Yamaha Limousine Scooter
Yamaha has revealed a hybrid motorcycle concept, which is quite unlike any form of two wheeler seen to date. It certainly seems a little far-fetched to me but large shows, just like the auto industry, are a place for OEMs to show off their imagination. Based on Yamaha's 'Genesis' design ideal, the Gen-Ryu combines the lightweight, compact YZF-R6 600cc engine and an electric motor. It is designed to offer both the joy of handling of a motorcycle and the comfort and carrying capacity of a scooter. Features like the lightweight aluminium CF die-cast body with optimised rigidity balance, large diameter wheels and long wheelbase should give this amazing-looking model running performance and handling similar to a 1000cc class machine. Furthermore, the scooter features safety functions and smart functions for increasing rider comfort. The ASV functions include a vehicle-vehicle distance warning system, a cornering light system that improves nighttime vision when turning at intersections and curves, noise cancelling system that reduces wind noise, short wave tandem intercom system, voice navigation function, music player and hand-free cell phone function and a rear view monitoring system using a CCD camera and LCD.
