MT-09-based three-wheeler from Yamaha could hit the roads by 2017

Along with many indications, Yamaha has just submitted a trademark application for the MWT-9. This could mean that Yamaha's three-wheeled three-cylinder motorcycle could go into production soon.

The application itself specifies that the name is for use on “motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, three-wheeled motorcycles, three-wheeled scooters, three-wheeled mopeds and parts and fittings thereof.” 

President of Yamaha Motors Hiroyuki Yanagi recently made an official statement about the future for the company as it strives to grow and diversify. He said, “We are starting our 60th anniversary celebrations on a high point but we want to continue to exceed expectations again and again. We have a strong desire to deliver a strong performance and that includes two, three and even four-wheeled vehicles.

“We want to extend our technology and grow our customer base. The three-wheelers provide fun and extra safety but the MWT is the first time a motorcycle in the ‘fun’ category has been developed. Three years ago we told you Yamaha was back and we should rightly be proud of our achievements since then, but we must continue.”

The motorcycle has technology taken from the Tricity scooter which is available in the European market. There is a rare chance of the MWT-9 coming to Indian shores, but we did just get the MT-09. Read more about that here.