Considering futuristic sci-fi movies or TV shows, vehicles appear to be one of the most fascinating objects. For instance, Batman’s Batcycle. Shifting its gear, Yamaha has unveiled the Y/AI motorcycle which brings the motorcycle action from Tokyo Override into real life.
For reference, Tokyo Override is an anime series set in a futuristic Tokyo 100 years from now. In the storyline dominated by Artificial Intelligence, a group of characters ride motorcycles to uncover a hidden threat in society.
Developed in collaboration with Netflix, Y/AI offers a glimpse into what motorcycle designs would be like in the 2100s. The motorcycle’s spookless semi-translucent wheels with glowing lights present a breakthrough from the current vehicle designs. Y/AI appears to be more like a hoverbike with a sharp, angular-lined bridge connecting two wheels.
Though the motorcycle is the prototype, it is not the first time Yamaha has collaborated with Netflix. Yamaha’s YZF-R1 and VMAX models have already been demonstrated in the anime series. On Netflix’s request, Yamaha supplied 3D renders, images, and a sound recording of the actual bike.
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“What was particularly interesting was the scenario creation process called World Building, which we did with the production team,” says Nakamura, Satoshi from the Planning Design Division.
“We spent a lot of time over numerous discussions about what the world of Tokyo 100 years in the future would be like and compiled the results into a ‘bible’ to follow during production. The events and vehicles you see in the series, as well as the story itself, are all based on that 400-page bible.“
The model Y/AI definitely looks stunning, and considering the absence of exhaust, it appears the bike runs on electric power. The full-scale concept model of the Y/AI premiered at the Motor Expo 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, and ran from November 29 to December 10.
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