Yamaha E01
The Yamaha E01 has a top speed of ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec), produces ~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated) and weighs ~180 kg. Motoryk rates it 6/10.
ืืืืื E01 ืืื ืงืื ืกืคื/ืื ืืืคืืก ืฉื ืงืืจืงืื ื ืืฉืืื ืฉื ืืฉืฃ ืืจืืฉืื ื ืขื ืืื ืืืืื ืืฉื ืช 2021 ืืืืง ืืืกืืจืืืืืช ืืืฉืื ืืจืืื ืืืชืจ ืฉืืื, ืืืฆืื ืืืจื ืฆืืจื ืฉื ืงืื ืืข ืืงืกื ืืืืคืขื ืขื ืืื ืืขืจืืช ืกืืืืืช ืืืชืืื-ืืื. ืืื ืืืฆื ืืชืขืจืืืช ืื ืืืืืช ืฉื ืืคื ืืืชืขืจืืืืช ืฉืื ืืช ืืื ืืืืื ืืช ืืขื ืืื ืฉื ืืฆืจืื ืื ืืืืื ืืืช ืื ืืืืืืืช ืืฉืืืืืช ืืืืืจืืช. ื- E01 ืืืืฆื ืืช ืืืืืืืืช ืฉื ืืืืื ืืืขืื ื ืืืจืืืืช ืคืืื, ืืืืฉืจ ืขื ืืคืขืจ ืืื ืงืื ืืขื ืื ืืข ืืืขืืจื ืฉืืื ืืืื ืืขืจื ืขืชืืื ืืฉืืื ืืืืืืื.
~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated)
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~30 Nm (estimated peak motor output)
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~180 kg
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~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec)
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N/A โ electric; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (estimated)
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Electric Scooter Prototype
The Yamaha E01 was released as a limited pilot program scooter, not a full production model, meaning parts and service support may be extremely difficult to find. Buyers should verify dealer support availability in their region before purchasing.
Battery Range Limitations
The E01 offers approximately 104 km (65 miles) of real-world range on a single charge, which suits urban commuting but may disappoint longer-distance riders. Battery degradation over time is a key factor to inspect on any used unit.
Uncertain Resale Market
Because the E01 was a pilot/concept-phase product with very limited distribution, resale values are highly unpredictable and the buyer pool is extremely small. This makes it a risky investment if you plan to resell.
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ืงืืจืงืื ื ืืฉืืื ืงืื ืกืคื/ืื ืืืคืืก ืฉื ืืฉืฃ ืขื ืืื ืืืืื; ืืขืืื ืื ื ืื ืก ืืืืฆืืจ ืืื ืืืื ืฆืจืื ื.
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"Fascinating urban commuter, but the support vacuum makes ownership genuinely risky."
$3,500-$5,500 usedThe Yamaha E01 is a genuinely interesting used buy if you're coming from scooters or commuter bikes rather than expecting sportbike thrills. It's Yamaha's electric concept-turned-prototype, so availability is extremely limited and parts support is essentially nonexistent through normal channels โ that's your first warning sign. The build quality feels solid, very Yamaha, but you're buying into an orphan platform right now. Real-world range hovers around 35-40 miles in mixed riding, which is honest commuter territory if your round trip is under 30 miles. Charging via standard outlet takes several hours, so overnight plugging becomes your ritual. The power delivery is smooth and predictable โ genuinely enjoyable in traffic. But the lack of a dealer network for servicing is a legitimate concern that would keep most experienced riders up at night. If you find one, expect it to be in near-immaculate condition since these rarely did serious miles. Negotiate hard โ the limited ecosystem kills resale confidence.
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Curated picks for the Yamaha E01 โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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๐ฅ 2 CRITICALTest full charge range, compare to stock 60km claim
Scan for fault codes, check dashboard warning lights
Inspect port for rust, test charge connection stability
Look for oil residue on lower fork legs
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Decent commuter, battery health is everything
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Yamaha E01? +
Battery degradation reducing range significantly: Test full charge range, compare to stock 60km claim (serious) | Motor controller unit failure or error codes: Scan for fault codes, check dashboard warning lights (serious) | Corroded charging port from weather exposure: Inspect port for rust, test charge connection stability (moderate)
Is the Yamaha E01 a good motorcycle? +
Fascinating urban commuter, but the support vacuum makes ownership genuinely risky. Rating: 6.0/10. Best for: Tech-savvy urban commuters with mechanical confidence. Avoid if: You need reliable dealer backup and long range.
What is the horsepower of the Yamaha E01? +
The Yamaha E01 produces ~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated), with ~30 Nm (estimated peak motor output) of torque. Top speed: ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec).
Is the Yamaha E01 good for beginners? +
Yes โ the Yamaha E01 is a reasonable choice for new riders (9.6 hp is manageable), weighing 180 kg. Tech-savvy urban commuters with mechanical confidence
Is the Yamaha E01 reliable? +
Owners report 2 critical issues to watch for on the Yamaha E01, notably: Battery degradation reducing range significantly (Test full charge range, compare to stock 60km claim). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Yamaha E01 good for daily use? +
Tech-savvy urban commuters with mechanical confidence Fuel: N/A โ electric; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (estimated).
How fast is the Yamaha E01? +
The Yamaha E01 reaches a top speed of ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec), producing 9.6 hp at 180 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Yamaha E01? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Yamaha E01, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/yamaha/e01/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
