The Yamaha Evolution

 

Today, Yamaha is recognized as a pioneering leader in ebikes with over 2 million bicycles and 4 million drive units created to empower our customers.

It’s with excitement and great anticipation that our Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles will become available to US outdoor enthusiasts looking for new adventure and excitement. Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles provide superior e-bike technology, reliability, and PURE RIDE performance.

 

Over 4 Million Drive
Units used worldwide

Over 2 Million Yamaha
e-bikes sold in Japan

 

Today, Yamaha is recognized as a pioneering leader in ebikes with over 2 million bicycles and 4 million drive units created to empower our customers.

It’s with excitement and great anticipation that our Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles will become available to US outdoor enthusiasts looking for new adventure and excitement. Yamaha Power Assist Bicycles provide superior e-bike technology, reliability, and PURE RIDE performance.

1989

Yamaha created first prototype in 1989.

1993

Sales of the world-first PAS bicycle began in 1993 in Japan. The concept of an electrically power assisted bicycle would later spread worldwide.

1995

A detachable nickel-cadmium battery was adopted along with a new charger with a refresh-charge function.

1999

Intelligent Flexible Energy System (IFES) was developed. This enabled data exchange between the battery, charger and controller.

2003

Lightweight, compact center-mounted drive unit with efficient direct-to-chain assist was developed. Non-contact torque sensor was developed to lighten pedaling when the battery is empty.

2008

Along with the introduction of our Brace model, we reached our 1 million bicycles sold. Creation of our Brace model was a response to consumers asking for sportier recreation bicycle with Yamaha PAS technology.

2013

The Triple Sensor System was introduced to the all-new PWseries, providing a smoother and more enjoyable ride. The increased precision of the assist control results in the most “natural and organic” pedaling feel available in ebike technology today.

2015

New Concept YPJ-R light weight road bike was introduced in Japan.

2016

Along with the introduction of our YPJ-C model in Japan, we reached our 2 million bicycles sold.

  • 1989

    Yamaha created first prototype in 1989.

  • 1993

    Sales of the world-first PAS bicycle began in 1993 in Japan. The concept of an electrically power assisted bicycle would later spread worldwide.

  • 1995

    A detachable nickel-cadmium battery was adopted along with a new charger with a refresh-charge function.

  • 1999

    Intelligent Flexible Energy System (IFES) was developed. This enabled data exchange between the battery, charger and controller.

  • 2003

    Lightweight, compact center-mounted drive unit with efficient direct-to-chain assist was developed. Non-contact torque sensor was developed to lighten pedaling when the battery is empty.

  • 2008

    Along with the introduction of our Brace model, we reached our 1 million bicycles sold. Creation of our Brace model was a response to consumers asking for sportier recreation bicycle with Yamaha PAS technology.

  • 2013

    The Triple Sensor System was introduced to the all-new PWseries, providing a smoother and more enjoyable ride. The increased precision of the assist control results in the most “natural and organic” pedaling feel available in ebike technology today.

  • 2015

    New Concept YPJ-R light weight road bike was introduced in Japan.

     

  • 2016

    Along with the introduction of our YPJ-C model in Japan, we reached our 2 million bicycles sold.

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