Yamaha Motor to Exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 - Exhibiting Formula E cars and small, low-speed EV's built on general-purpose platform -

IWATA, December 19, 2024 -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today its participation in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from Friday, January 10, to Sunday, January 12, 2025. The exhibition will be presented under the theme "ART for Human Possibilities - Let's Strive for Greater Happiness."
The Formula E machine equipped with a proprietary electric powertrain will be a highlight at the Yamaha Motor Booth. This will be alongside the C580 Fork1 and C580 Fork2-extended models of the DIAPASON C580. These prototypes are built on a compact, low-speed EV general-purpose platform currently under research and development.
Additionally, the MotoGP machine YZR-M1 will be on display, alongside commercial motorcycle models such as the TRACER9 GT, YZF-R3, and MT-03 Touring Style (featuring Y's Gear accessories). These exhibits aim to highlight Yamaha's vision for enriching lives through mobility and expanding opportunities for sports and leisure.
The booth's merchandise zone will also be selling a variety of Yamaha Motor novelty goods, including original T-shirts and caps.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 Yamaha Motor Booth (concept)

■ Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 (official website)
https://www.tokyoautosalon.jp/2025/

■ Yamaha Motor "YAMAHA MOTOR PLATFORM CONCEPT"
https://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/evplatform/


[Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 Main Exhibit Models]

This is the machine of the Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team, set to compete in the FIA Formula E World Championship for the 2024-25 season. As an electric powertrain manufacturer aiming to acquire the most advanced energy management technology, Yamaha Motor will supply a lightweight, ultra-efficient motor, inverter, and a gearbox package.

●Length x width x height (mm): 5,016 x 1,700 x 1,023 ●Vehicle weight (kg): 840 ●Maximum output: Maximum drive limited to 350kW, maximum regeneration limited to 600kW combined front and rear motors

The DIAPASON C580 combines excellent off-road performance across various environments, such as farmland and rough terrain, with smart usability. In this exhibition, the Company is showcasing an expanded prototype model, developed in collaboration with over ten co-creation partners and utilizing AI technologies. The Company aims to create new value that meets diverse needs.
The DIAPASON C580 Fork 1 is a collaboration with partners such as Sanyo Kiki Co., Ltd., renowned for its achievements in the agricultural machinery field, and Obayashi Factory Co., Ltd., highly regarded for its expertise in automobile tuning. This mobility solution features a lightweight and compact body equipped with attachments such as dozers and trailers, achieving high functionality. On the other hand, the DIAPASON C580 Fork 2 is presented as an Open Country Off-Road Specification, featuring the corporate blue color of TOYO TIRE Co., Ltd. which has an established reputation for its "OPEN COUNTRY" series of tires for SUVs and pickup trucks. It explores new possibilities for customization culture beyond automobiles and paves the way for next-generation mobility design.

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