Yamaha's PES1 is an important step for electric motorcycles, with a major manufacturer betting on an eco-friendly future.

Sleek and futuristic, the PES1 almost looks like a TRON light cycle... if you squint.

The all-digital dash reminds us a little bit of Iron Man's heads-up display.

The head-on view shows just how slender the PES1 is.

The PES1 is Yamaha's vision for the future of motorcycling.

The absurdly light PED1 should have a ton of torque from its electric drivetrain. But how far will riders be able to go on battery power?

Like it's street-going twin, the PED1 is extremely thin and minimalist, with this prototype going without even a seat.

The battery and drivetrain are almost entirely enclosed in this central "Smart Power Module".

The PED1 looks gorgeous on the trade show floor, but all this sparkling hardware will be filthy once riders take it on the trail.

Yamaha says the PED1 is small enough to fit in the back of an SUV for a drive to the trail. We can't wait to try it out.