Yamaha has taken a new step and has shown the prototype of its Yamaha MT-09 hybrid motorcycle. This bike uses the new SPHEV technology, which combines the power of petrol engine and electricity together. Its aim is to give you the fun of a petrol bike while also reducing the harm to the environment.
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Hybrid technology: Now for bikes too
Hybrid technology has been there in cars for a long time, but it was difficult to put it in bikes. The system is big and complicated. But Yamaha first showed the SPHEV system on a scooter and now by bringing it on a bike, it has proved that their technology can work for powerful bikes too.
Combination of engine and motor: Power and savings
The Yamaha MT-09 hybrid has an electric motor above the engine, which is hidden behind the frame. When moving slowly, this bike runs only on electricity, which makes no noise. When the speed increases, both the petrol engine and the motor work together, which makes the bike go faster. It keeps changing automatically. This gives you both the smoothness of an electric bike and the power of a petrol bike.
New design Yamaha MT-09 Hybrid
The Yamaha MT-09 hybrid looks similar to its petrol counterpart, but there are a few things different. Its front looks more new and different. There is a large cooling device on the petrol tank and there is also a small LCD screen on the dashboard. There are also large panels to take air under the tank.
Yamaha MT-09 Hybrid Price and when will it be available
Yamaha has not yet revealed the price of the Yamaha MT-09 hybrid. But it is expected that it may be a little expensive due to being a hybrid. The price of MT-09 in India starts from ₹ 11,50,000.
There is no confirmed news about when this bike will come to the market. But the prototype looks good and Yamaha has also posted a video of it testing, so hopefully more information will be available about it soon.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- What is the MT-09 Hybrid?
- This is a prototype of Yamaha’s new hybrid technology MT-09 bike.
- How does the SPHEV system work?
- Electricity is used when cruising slowly and both petrol and electricity are used when cruising fast.
- When will the MT-09 Hybrid be available?
- Its launch date has not been announced yet.
- Does it look like the ICE MT-09?
- Yes, but with some new design.
- What is the advantage of the hybrid?
- It combines the smoothness of electric and the power of a petrol engine.
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