Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio are working together on portable batteries. Mercy, finally give us scooters

Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio have signed an agreement whereby they plan to work together to replace batteries for electric scooters and motorcycles. The Japanese Big Four has formed a similar alliance. Meanwhile, new vendors are not paying attention to recommended solutions, and are fighting for client portfolios.

Honda, Yamaha, Piaggio and KTM – collaboration to improve or slow down the market?

Anyone who watches the electric scooter and motorcycle market will see that the big companies known for their combustion models are not counting on this, aside from Harley-Davidson. The Big Four of Japan rushes about, invents alliances, and new manufacturers from China, Taiwan, Europe, the USA conquer the market ...

Now Honda, Yamaha, KTM and Piaggio have decided to form a consortium that will develop a replacement battery standard for scooters, motorcycles, and three- and four-wheelers. Its goal is to "promote the widespread use of electric light motorcycles" and "promote a more sustainable battery life cycle." The organization will start in May 2021.

It is unclear whether the new consortium will somehow duplicate the work of the Japanese organization or offer solutions aimed at Europe. The idea of replaceable batteries that are suitable for scooters and motorcycles from different manufacturers is cutting edge. The problem is that this is scheduled for May 2021. start Working means that Niu, Super Soco or Energica will introduce new models in their offer without any recommendation or guidance.

And Honda, Yamaha, Piaggio and KTM are just starting to argue ...

Opening photo: Yamaha YZ250F, Yamaha electric enduro prototype (c)