Shift to Performance: Yamaha’s YECVT Revolution

Yamaha’s YECVT Unleashes Manual‑Like Control on NMAX & Aerox, Turning Everyday Rides into Thrilling, Adaptive Adventures for riders seeking performance

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Yamaha Motor Philippines unveiled its Yamaha Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (YECVT), a first‑of‑its‑kind automatic that lets riders manually control acceleration like a manual gearbox, now featured in the NMAX Tech MAX and Aerox SP. The launch included a scenic tour from Pico de Loro to Kaybiang Tunnel on Nov. 23 and a high‑octane track day at Carmona Race Track on Nov. 29, showcasing YECVT’s seamless power delivery, quick throttle response and adaptive ride modes for both everyday cruising and competitive riding performance.

– Diana A | Traffic Network PH

THE YECVT EXPERIENCE: SHIFT TO PERFORMANCE

SHOWCASING THE TRUE EVOLUTION OF RIDING

OFFICIAL RELEASE: Yamaha Motor Philippines | PUBLISHER: ADVAI

Every motorcycle rider aims to have complete control over their ride. Whether it is to have the power to unleash stronger acceleration when needed or the power to shift to a smoother one to enjoy a relaxed ride when desired. Every twist on the throttle, every turn of the tires, and every shift on the brake, all of these accounts for an optimized riding experience. This year, Yamaha Motor Philippines introduced a groundbreaking innovation made to provide manual control on an automatic: the Yamaha Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (YECVT). This advanced automatic transmission allows seamless transitions across speeds, delivering refined ride control like never before. Featured in the NMAX Tech MAX and Aerox SP, the YECVT redefines how riders experience power, efficiency, and performance on the road.

To immerse customers in the full potential of this new technology, Yamaha hosted a series of rider-focused activities designed to highlight YECVT’s unmatched performance across real-world and high-intensity environments. Through these experiential events, riders felt firsthand how YECVT elevates the riding experience across diverse terrains and riding styles.

NMAX TECH MAX TOURING AT PICO DE LORO

On November 23, 2025, NMAX riders embarked on a scenic yet challenging tour from Pico de Loro to the iconic Kaybiang Tunnel. The route’s winding curves, steep climbs, and long stretches created the perfect avenue for the YECVT to shine.

Throughout the ride, participants enjoyed quick throttle response on tight curves and smooth, consistent accelleration during uphill segments, showcasing the engine’s improved power delivery at every turn. The refined engine response in twisty sections translated to easier handling and enhanced confidence, allowing riders to glide effortlessly through varying elevations. Overall, the touring experience demonstrated how the YECVT optimizes both stability and power, an ideal for everyday mobility and leisure rides alike.

AEROX TRACK DAY AT CARMONA RACE TRACK

The shift to performance took a sharper edge on November 29, 2025 during the Aerox Track Day at Carmona Race Track. Here, riders pushed the Aerox SP and its YECVT to the limit in a controlled racing environment.

On the track, participants experienced quicker, more linear acceleration during corner exits, alongside heightened throttle precision and improved power consistency, all contributing to better lap performance. The racetrack environment brought the YECVT’s edge into sharp focus, delivering smooth RPM for solid stability on rides and higher RPM response for aggressive, sport-oriented manuevers. This event showcased how YECVT thrives not only in daily riding, but also excels under competitive, high-intesity conditions.

THE POWER TO SHIFT THROUGH EVERY MODE

Two motorcycles, two distinct personalities, equipped with one transformative technology that ensures every ride, whether for refinement or speed, is optimized to its fullest. 

The two activities demonstrated how YECVT adapts seamlessly to each motorcycle across different riding conditions. On the road with the NMAX Tech MAX, it prioritizes smooth acceleration, composed handling, and refined efficiency across mixed terrains. While on the track with Aerox SP, it shifts to a more aggressive, sport-tuned character, delivering precision, control and consistent power.

These activities paves the way for riders to discover and explore Yamaha’s next-generation technology through immersive, real-world encounters. Proving how it is not only built for everyday reliability but is also engineered for riders seeking heightened control and performance.

The YECVT stands as a significant leap forward in motorcycle transmission technology. By fusing electronic precision with rider intuition with its adaptive ride modes and intelligent downshifting, it’s certain to deliver versatility, reliability and excitement on every ride. 

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