July 7, 2025 - Driven by a commitment to redefine the limits of technology and performance—and to deliver the kind of unexpected excitement and deep satisfaction known as the “Kando effect”— Yamaha introduces the PW-LINK System: its most advanced and innovative generation of e-bike systems to date.
The PW-LINK System features a fully integrated and interchangeable lineup of drive units, batteries, and displays. This flexibility allows e-bike manufacturers to use a single frame design with a range of PW-LINK combinations—enabling greater customization and variety for end consumers.
Marking a significant evolution in Yamaha’s product offering, each component within the PW-LINK System is developed and manufactured in Yamaha’s advanced facilities in Japan and France. With over 30 years of expertise in e-bike systems engineering and production, Yamaha has created one of the most sophisticated and dependable e-bike systems on the market—designed to deliver a premium riding experience.
Yamaha is strengthening its collaboration with e-bike partners through the launch of an advanced CAN-OPEN EDS platform. The PW-LINK System serves as a dynamic bridge between Yamaha and its network of partners, empowering OEM brands to play an active role in the co-development of future e-bike models. This deeper integration fosters more meaningful partnerships and unlocks new levels of functionality and innovation.
By working as a fully integrated partner with each OEM, Yamaha is uniquely positioned to deliver customized solutions that can reshape the product development process—streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and significantly reducing the time from prototype to production.
One System Perfectly Powered
PW-X4 Drive Unit
Ultimate e-MTB performance
Light, compact and powerful, the new PW-X4 gets a significant boost in performance, making it Yamaha’s ultimate e-MTB drive unit. Weighing just 2.6 Kg and producing 100 Nm of peak torque, 800W power output, this high-tech 48V design delivers formidable power fortotal freedom to live your dreams on the toughest mountain trails.
• 48V system with increased power and riding range
• Best in class torque-to-weight ratio
• 100 Nm peak torque
• 800W power output
• Zero Cadence technology for instant assist
• Smooth, quiet and natural riding feeling
• Light, compact and unique design
PW-S3 Drive Unit
Trek, explore, deliver, commute. PW-S3 does it all.
Yamaha’s new PW-S3 weighs just 2.8 kg, delivers up to 85 Nm of torque, and comes in three versions – PW-S3, PW- S3 Cargo and PW-S3 Easy – sharing the same platform design, allowing versatile specifications for bicycle manufacturers. Equipped with sophisticated Zero Cadence technology for instant assist together with a quiet and natural ride feeling, this compact and versatile 48V drive unit can handle just about everything – from trekking and commuting through to cargo deliveries and urban exploration.
• Versatile all-rounder: commuter,sports, adventure, trekking, cargo and more
• Stronger mid to high-speed performance (vs PW-S2)
• Light and compact design
• 48V system with increased power and riding range
• PW-S3 Cargo 85 Nm / PW-S3 85 Nm / PW-S3 Easy 60 Nm
• Zero Cadence technology for instant assist
• Smooth, quiet and natural riding feeling
PW-L1 Drive Unit
Lighter. Smaller. More powerful.
Incredibly light and super compact, Yamaha’s new PW-L1 is the ultimate drive unit for riders seeking the fastest hill climbing potential. Using a magnesium casing and weighing in at less than 2 kg, this new lightest-in-class 48V motor delivers 60 Nm maximum torque for stronger continuous high performance that takes you further and faster into new terrain.
• Ultimate hill climbing potential
• Lightest-in-class weight under 2 kg
• Ultra compact design
• 48V system with increased power and riding range
• Continuous high performance
• 60 Nm peak torque
• Zero Cadence technology for instant assist
• Smooth, quiet and natural riding feeling
PW-LINK Integrated Battery 560
Power you can rely on.
Yamaha’s new PW-LINK Integrated Battery 560 is designed to provide you with reliable power every day of the week. From commuting to work through to weekend outings, this light, compact and robust battery gives you the performance, range and reliability that you’re lookingfor.
• Robust and reliable Yamaha power
• 561 Wh, 48V, 3.2 kg
• Industry leading fire propagation prevention structure
• Dual battery support
PW-LINK Integrated Battery 840
Best-ever capacity-to-weight ratio
With its best in class capacity-to-weight ratio, Yamaha’s game-changing PW-LINK Integrated Battery 840 battery gives you a new level of freedom to ride faster and travel further. Weighing just 4.2 kg and producing 842 Wh, this ultra compact new 48V battery takes you further into the mountains on every ride.
• Largest capacity-to-weight ratio of all time
• 842 Wh, 48V, 4.2 kg
• Industry leading fire propagation prevention structure
• Dual battery support
PW-LINK Side Display
Simple. Intuitive. Sporty.
Yamaha’s robust and stylish new PW-LINK Side Display is designed to give you the key information you need in a simple and easy to read format. Its compact body features thumb and forefinger activated buttons that give you access to a choice of two screens that tell you what you need to know.
• Compact color TFT LCD screen
• Superior feel and robust construction
• Key information displayed in a simple format
• Anti scratch monitor
• Yamaha PW-LINK App support
• Seamless fit to the handlebars
• Intuitive thumb and forefinger controls
PW-LINK Integrated Display
Minimalist style with full size visibility
Fully embedded in the frame, the new Yamaha PW-LINK Integrated Display provides you with the fundamental riding information while also enhancing the overall style of your eBike. Its high visibility layout allows you to absorb key data with a quick glance, and the intuitive switch layout makes it easy to operate.
• 1.9-inch colour screen
• Premium quality
• Seamless frame-embedded design
• Minimalist looks
• Robust construction
• Key information on home screen
• Yamaha App support
• Simple control buttons
YAMAHA PW-LINK APP
Adding another dimension to every ride
Over 30 years ago Yamaha produced the first ever production eBike – and forever changed the world of personal mobility. Fully customizable to your individual requirements, the new Yamaha PW-LINK app takes the eBike experience to the next level by giving you total controllability as well as instant access to a huge amount of information.
As soon as you turn on your eBike you’ll instantly feel the benefits of the new Yamaha PW-LINK companion app. Its Authentication function helps to increase security, and you can easily select the best assist levels and battery settings to match your riding style. The Revs Dashboard provides key information when you’re on the move – and the Battery Reminder lets you know when it’s time to charge.
Safety Ride Assist is a unique function that alerts you to speed, lighting and running time status – and the BT Navigation indicates the areas you can travel to with your current battery level. Real Time Coaching enables you to set and achieve fitness targets and view your progress – and there’s a whole lot more to the Yamaha PW-LINK companion app that makes every ride special.
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