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Yamaha to Launch Class-1 Electric Business Scooter 'GEAREV' on July 17

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Yamaha will launch the GEAREV, an electric scooter classified as a Class-1 moped, along with the NEWS GEAREV variant equipped with newspaper-delivery gear, on July 17, 2026. The launch marks the electric revival of the GEAR, a longtime staple in the business-bike category, aimed at last-mile commercial use.

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Brian Kou

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Brian KouComentario sobre Scooters · Asian Motorcycle Markets

Electrifying a business bike, honestly I'm a sucker for this kind of thing. GEAR is a workhorse that only earns its keep by being used hard on the job. Hearing it's coming back as a quiet, low-cost electric is great news for delivery workers. Seeing more of these in the Class 1 moped class isn't a bad addition to the city's landscape.