Yamaha developing CVT enduro bike

The motor with the CVT drive shown

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Yamaha is developing a CVT (Constantly Variable Transmission) enduro machine according to http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&TERM1=Yamaha&FIELD1=&co1=AND&TERM2=CVT&FIELD2=&d=PG01

" target="_blank">recent patent applications. Conceived by Leonardo da Vinci 500 years ago, the CVT power delivery characteristics could well be a boon in slippery off-road conditions, particularly with some help from a computer. The CVT's biggest advantage is ensuring the motor is always running “in the power band” and as the infinitely variable gear ratios change, it should deliver one smooth rush of power from standstill to top speed.

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