Meet All-Wheel-Drive Motorcycle Based On Yamaha MT-07

French engineers at Furion Motorcycles have taken the popular Yamaha MT-07 and turned it into something unique, a hybrid prototype with all-wheel drive. They've dubbed this test bike the M2. What started as a familiar naked bike ended up with serious tech upgrades that could change how we think about two-wheeled performance.

Prototype Roots and Company Background

Furion isn't new to bold ideas. Back in 2018, they unveiled the M1, a quirky hybrid with a rotary engine, followed by the M3 based on Yamaha's Niken three-wheeler. Now, with the M2, they're using the MT-07's reliable 689cc parallel-twin engine, which pumps out 73 horsepower to the rear wheel as standard. The real twist comes from stuffing an axial-flux electric motor into the front wheel hub, creating a 2WD system that boosts total output to nearly 100 horsepower.

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Tested by supermoto world champion Adrien Chareyre at the Ales Cevennes Motor Racing Circuit, the M2 shows off its potential in real-world laps. Furion's founder, Marc Evenisse, has been pushing these concepts since the company's early days, and this MT-07 build feels like a practical step forward.

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Tech That Powers Both Wheels

The front hub motor delivers up to 300 Nm of torque and over 20 horsepower, with power distribution handled electronically between front and rear. That's a game-changer for traction, especially in slippery conditions or hard launches. Under acceleration, it kicks in seamlessly; when you brake, it flips to generator mode, recapturing up to 27 percent of braking energy for the battery tucked in the tail.

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This setup smartly uses the front wheel's advantage during stops, with more weight shifts forward, improving grip for energy recovery, where traditional rear regen might falter. The Eversor system oversees it all, optimizing traction and efficiency without adding huge bulk, though exact weight figures aren't out yet.

What's Next for Furion?

The M2 is just a prototype, not headed for production, but it paves the way for the F1, a limited run of 100 units with dual electric motors on both wheels and a targeted 300 km range. No pricing or launch date yet, but if it builds on the affordable MT-07 platform, it might actually hit the streets.