- [Narrator] Whether you take
your turns fast and tight or smooth and wide, here are 10 leaning vehicles invented just for such occasions. Number 10, the Yamaha OR2T
Four Wheel Leaning Motorcycle. The OR2T is referred to as a research and development prototype, but it's much more than 3D renderings or exhibition mock ups. It's a fully working prototype of a four wheeled leaning motorcycle. Four wheels means double
the breaking power of a traditional motorcycle and double the ground contact for corner stability or acceleration. The OR2T has a huge vertical
arm connecting each wheel to it's own independent
shock absorber and linkage. These suspension units have been designed to deal with anything, so it's definitely one that could tackle the roundabouts, potholes and general unevenness of
even the messiest roads. (upbeat music) Number nine, the Sway. You've all heard the term
swaying with the wind, but have you ever heard the term swaying with the rhythm of the road? Well this leaning three wheeler named Sway will have you doing just that. Because it's a three wheeler, riders don't have to balance the vehicle or put their feet down at a stop. The slightly wider footprint also means Sway is more stable in
low-traction conditions. The power of the aptly named Sway Lithium comes from a rechargeable
72 volt battery pack feeding a six kilowatt
motor which puts out roughly eight horsepower of torque, or around the power of
a 125cc gasoline engine. All of this allows Sway to reach a top speed of 55 miles per hour and an estimated range of 40 miles, but like any engine this all
depends on how you drive. (upbeat music) Number eight, the Yamaha
Niken Leaning Trike. The Niken doesn't look
like anything on the road because it isn't like
anything else on the road. At the core is a steering design which allows both front
tires to lean in unison. Factor in the fully
adjustable rear suspension and anti-lock breaking system, and you have an unparalleled
rider confidence across a wide range of road conditions. And let's talk about the motor, in-line, three cylinders, twelve valves, 847cc liquid cooled. The result is an 11.5
to one compression ratio that delivers exceptional torque to a very complimentary
six speed transmission. The Yamaha Niken 2019 model will come to the U.S. in late 2018 but as of yet the pricing is unknown. (upbeat music) Number seven, the Wesll Leaning Vehicle and Quad Leaning ATV. The builder of the Wesll Leaning Vehicle actually started working on the idea when his brother was
injured in an accident. After some work he came
up with a configuration where the whole leaning
mechanism was placed out-board. This would give up to 55 plus degrees of lean angle on all four wheels. The body is rather small and situated higher than
on a traditional quad. The center point of this
quad is it's chassis which was created from
scratch by the producer. The suspension is what
makes this vehicle special because it leans and tilts
depending on the terrain. Your seat will stay in
place no matter the obstacle while the wheels separately
adjust to your movement bringing you comfort, stability and better control. (upbeat music) Number six, ZEV's Long Range Tilting Electric Three Wheelers. ZEV's LRC15 remains the e-scoot
distance and speed champion banging out an impressive 185 miles at a constant 55 miles per hour on a 12.4 kilowatt hour battery. Now ZEV has released details on it's newest production bike, a tilting three wheeler
called The LRC-T15. Like all ZEV's bikes, T-15 uses a hub motor in the rear wheel that's oil cooled and lubricated to eliminate overheating and
rust and extend motor life. These look like quality
well-built machines from a small company
that puts it's resources into engineering rather than marketing. With a work ethic like that
they deserve to do well. (upbeat music) Number five, the Toyota I-Road. This three wheeled tandem two seater is being billed as an electric powered personal mobility vehicle, and it re-imagines how city-dwellers could get around their urban environments. Since it is the vehicle and not the driver than maintains balance, the stability is maintained
not only on curves but on slopes and over uneven surfaces. The left and right front wheels move up and down independently, synchronized in response
to the drivers steering and the vehicle automatically selects the optimal lean angle when cornering. It has a top speed of 37 miles per hour and can travel for about
31 miles on one charge. So as great as it may be to go buzzing around the city in one, you wouldn't want to venture too far away from your charging station. (upbeat music) Number four, the Can-Am Spyder. Canadian company Bombardier
Recreational Products or BRP designed this one from the ground up based on their Y architecture. It has a single belt-driven rear wheel with two front wheels on
a double a-arm suspension. The vehicle stability system
includes traction control, anti-lock brakes and power steering. Since launching it's three wheeled Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster a decade ago, BRP has steadily improved and
expanded the Spyder line up. Even branching out in 2015
to offer specialty versions intended for law enforcement. In addition to the
customized limited models, a 10th anniversary
edition was also offered. No units were produced outside
of this initial offering which strictly limited the quantity to the number of pre-orders made. (upbeat music) Number three, EV4's
Tilting Electric Vehicles. The City Quad. The creator used a highly durable aeronautical aluminum alloy and used rivets to hold it all together. This approach makes the mainframe even more durable and lightweight. The independent suspension is adaptive regardless of the terrain
or angle of the road, the wheels uniformly and
evenly touch the ground. Shocks are absorbed by two
adjustable shock absorbers. The Off-road Quad. This version of the Quad was meant to perform better off-road. The whole structure
resembles a traditional quad but it's narrower and
has a tilting system. The mechanism rides higher to allow it to overcome obstacles, all of which give the off-road
quad a much meaner stance. The Bike. The Bike is an innovative tricycle bike with an electric support engine and the ability to tilt in the corners. The idea for an EV4 bike was to create a cycling version of The Quad. It's perfect for commuting
to work in the urban jungle with an innovative suspension
to overcome any terrain. In addition it becomes an impeccable tool for people moving in places where the use of traditional
engines is prohibited. Every EV4 vehicle comes equipped with pneumatic shock absorbers, hydraulic disc brakes, a height adjustable seat and an on-board computer. In addition the power supply and motors can be adjusted for range, power and speed as needed. (upbeat music) Number two, the Diamondback
Hayabusa Leaning Trike. This vehicle is the creation of Ohio-based Electrical Engineer Don Davis, who has previously
worked in the automotive, pneumatics and aerospace industries. The single seat prototype
features a DOT approved steel roll bar cage, a Formula 1 style racing seat
with a five point harness, and pneumatically raised canopy. The front suspension and
the pneumatic leaning system are of Davis's own design, and as you can see in the video this trike leans quite
a lot through the turns bringing in the sensations one gets from riding an actual motorcycle. Davis initially launched
a Kickstarter campaign in order to fund larger
scale production of the trike but as of January 2014 it was announced that the project had failed. (upbeat music) Number one, the MOTOROiD Leaning Electric
Motorcycle by Yamaha. A Yamaha vehicle started this list, so it only seems fitting that they end it with the number one spot. This concept bike from the newly founded Yamaha Innovation Center
is called the MOTOROiD. Unfortunately the few
technical specs we know are limited to what has
been released in photos, statements and the official reveal video. According to Yamaha the
included AI technology is capable of recognizing it's owner and interacting in other
capacities like a living creature. The MOTOROiD can be
controlled by hand gestures and has a self-balancing feature allowing it to drive
autonomously at low speeds. Just from what we know so far, I hope this one makes it into production because it might just be
the electric motorcycle we've all been waiting for. (upbeat music)
