Yamaha Unveils a Smart Electric Motorcycle

At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Yamaha unveiled MOTOROiD:Λ (for Lambda), a revolutionary electric motorcycle.

This Yamaha is simply capable of standing up on its own after a fall. This innovation marks a new step in the Japanese manufacturer’s vision, which combines artificial intelligence and avant-garde design to rethink mobility.

From the MOTOROiD of 2017, the first prototype capable of autonomous balancing and emotional recognition, to the MOTOROiD2 in 2023 exploring human-machine interaction, Yamaha continuously pushes the boundaries of technology applied to two-wheelers. MOTOROiD:Λ is not just about riding: it learns, reacts, and evolves in real time.

The motorcycle features a sophisticated learning system based on reinforcement learning and Sim2Real technology, allowing its algorithms to be trained in a simulated environment before applying them in reality. The result: the bike can make instant decisions, balance its trajectory, adjust its direction, and, most notably, stand up on its own after a fall, without human intervention.

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The design reflects this dynamic intelligence. The visible exoskeleton connects the front and rear of the motorcycle, offering both flexibility and functionality. The rear chassis can pivot up to 180 degrees relative to the front, demonstrating the vehicle’s ability to “express itself” through its movements. This spectacular mechanism symbolizes Yamaha’s mastery of AI-driven self-stabilization technology.

Built with a lightweight yet robust frame, MOTOROiD:Λ supports continuous learning cycles. Its artificial intelligence does not merely execute commands: it refines its movements through experience, providing an organic and reactive riding experience, almost human.

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More than just a vehicle, MOTOROiD:Λ embodies Yamaha’s vision of a new relationship between humans and machines. It illustrates a future where motorcycles are no longer just ridden, but engaged with, where technology becomes intuitive and empathetic. Although purely conceptual, this bike offers a glimpse of tomorrow’s mobility, where AI and emotion converge to transform the driving experience.

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