XTW250 - A Yamaha trail blazer

[FZ1inTX]

As usual, the Tokyo Motor Show showcases a number of interesting concept models. Our favorite this year, however, might be the rugged looking little RYOKU.

The RYOKU appears a hybrid of existing dual sports in the Yamaha lineup. It’s powered by a 249cc SOHC Single, just like the XT250 (the RYOKU model designation is XTW250). And then there are those scrumptiously fat tires, ripped straight off the Yamaha TW200.

As for styling, the squat bike looks like a cross between a Tonka truck and Tote Gote. And like those old Tote Gotes, the RYOKU will likely stick its nose into places it shouldn't off-road, crawling over obstacles with its fat treads.

Yamaha pitches its new “experimental vehicle” as a little adventure mount, “your tough partner for outdoor quests.” It’s got the heavy duty rear carrier to strap down the outdoor kit for those off-road adventures, and there’s a front carrier to strap down more gear. A serious looking fender, crash guards and hand guards bolster its dirty aspirations.

But wait and there’s more… On the left side of the bike is a pair of 100V sockets, a handy feature for overnight excursions in the woods. Other cool traits include removable fog lamps, side stands on both sides of the bike and fold-able windscreen.

Oh, and did we mention the engine guard turns into a spade!

Yamaha, please build this and let us ride it.

 

[johnnyontherocks]

I think it looks cool:stunta]:

 

[FZ1inTX]

Two 100W power outlets? Kickstands on BOTH sides? and the skid plate doubles as a shovel.... This is a deep woods camping dream bike.

 

[CRO_FZ1]

Japanese are crazy!!! The develop most of the things nobody was even thinking that could see daylight!!!

You can even connect an electric barbeque to that socked!!!

 

[Hail]

I love those big a$$ tired trail bikes. They look cool! Would be great here in Houston down by the bayous where it gets muddy! Just not enough suspension travel on them.

 

[Truckerand4]

I would love to get that bike out in the woods around here. Lots of wet areas as well as hills and trees to play around in.:yes:

 

[CRO_FZ1]

I love those big a$$ tired trail bikes. They look cool! Would be great here in Houston down by the bayous where it gets muddy! Just not enough suspension travel on them.

If you like to get all dirty and muddy than buy a KTM!!! :tup: