YAMAHA TRICITY Video Site Introducing Technologies of LMW

22/07/2016
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YAMAHA has put up a video site introducing LMW technologies of TRICITY. TRICITY is a LMW (Leaning Multi Wheel) three wheeled motor scooter that features two front wheels. LMW Technology was developed in attempt to offer a ”non falling motorcycle”.

In the videos, five stability performances are verified to show technologies that assist the driver’s riding techniques on various road conditions.

LMW Technology 2016 Demonstration Test

1. LMW Technology on Slippery Roads

The first video shows the efficiency of LMW on slippery roads. The moment the inner front wheel runs over the smooth iron plate, the vehicle starts to lose balance but in an instant the outer tire makes a firm move and continues to travel as if nothing happened. A high speed camera shows how the load transfers in a split second to the outer side of the vehicle and how tires crush and grip. All riders know how dangerous an iron plate is on a rainy day and this video is very convincing.

2. LMW Technology when Riding Pillion

The second video shows the stability the LMW offers when accelerating on hills and turning at low speed when riding pillion.

3. LMW Technology when the Scooter is Exposed to Crosswind

The vehicle keeps its stability through tests conducted using 15 meter crosswind taking advantage of the charactersitics of its two front wheels. It continues travelling without getting disengaged from the straight line.

4. LMW Technology at Stops

There are times when you have to make a sudden stop. Due to the braking power of the two front wheels, the vehicle will keep secure during sudden brakes. The double grip of the two tires shorten braking distance which is one of the big advantages of LMW.

5. LMW Technology when Riding Over Steps

Normal motorcycles would most likely get the front wheel stuck and collapse in such a situation. But the links on the right and left side of LMW move differently and absorb the shock from the road surface independantly which allowing the vehicle to keep a stable position and enable it to overcome steps.