Yamaha GEN Concept

Yamaha 04GEN Concept is a dragon-fly on wheels

Yamaha 04GEN Design Concept

The fourth and the latest concept model based on Yamaha’s ‘Refined Dynamism’ design philosophy is up for show at the 2016 Vietnam Motorcycle Show. Dubbed as the Yamaha 04GEN, the interesting scooter design concept is showcased at country’s first ever motorcycle show that is held from April 7 to 11 in the city of Ho Chi Minh.

Yamaha 04GEN Design Concept

In 2013, Yamaha Motor established Refined Dynamism as its design philosophy and has positioned design as a central pillar of product creation from its inception. The two-wheeler maker is said to be going full throttle for developing unique products, and the 04Gen we are talking about here surely is unique. The design of the 04GEN concept is based on the RUN-WAY concept, as the company says, it evokes the image of women with an air of dignified elegance and grace in mind and body.

Yamaha 04GEN Design Concept

The 04GEN seems to have a delicate frame and is covered with semi-transparent bodywork. The see-through bodywork is artistically crafted, especially on the rear section which is designed as a pair of dragon-fly wings. The maker states that the transparent bodywork showcases the engineered interior structure and brings buoyancy to the stylish body. Till date, Yamaha Motor has announced three design concepts based on the same philosophy. The 01GEN concept introduces in 2014 is a crossover motorcycle with two wheels at the front. The 02GEN is an electrically power-assisted wheelchair was brought in 2014 as well.  The third in the list is the 03GEN,  a three wheel prototype.

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