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Power-assist wheels. A pair of motorised wheels that amplify each push on the handrim and replace the chair's standard wheels.
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Yamaha JWX-2 power-assist wheelchair wheel kit
The Yamaha JWX-2 is a power-assist wheelchair wheel kit that senses force on the handrims and adds motor power from two 24 V, 110 W servomotors. It draws on Yamaha's electric bicycle technology. Range is about 18 km with the Ni-MH battery or 27 km with the Li-ion one, and the kit is splash resistant to IPX4.
- Type
- handrim-sensing power-assist wheel kit
- Weight
- 17.5 kg with Ni-MH; 17.9 kg with Li-ion
- Load capacity
- 130 kg (286 lb)
- Motors
- two AC servomotors, 24 V, 110 W
Yamaha Motor JWX-2 key features
- Two 24 V, 110 W AC servomotors, rear-wheel direct drive
- Ni-MH (160.8 Wh) or Li-ion (254 Wh) battery
- 22 or 24 in spoked wheels
- Standard, sport or solid tyres
- Battery mounts on the motor or in a bag behind the seat
- Stainless steel handrims, coated or uncoated
Who the Yamaha Motor JWX-2 suits
For manual chair users with reduced propulsion strength who want to travel further on their own, indoors and out. The maker gives a maximum safe slope of 6 degrees and a load capacity of 130 kg.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 17.5 kg (38.6 lb)
- Max user weight
- 130 kg (287 lb). 130 kg total load including rider, luggage and chair frame
- Range
- 18 km (11 miles)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Yamaha Motor JWX-2 specifications
| Type | handrim-sensing power-assist wheel kit |
|---|---|
| Weight | 17.5 kg with Ni-MH; 17.9 kg with Li-ion |
| Load capacity | 130 kg (286 lb) |
| Motors | two AC servomotors, 24 V, 110 W |
| Range | approx. 18 km (Ni-MH) or 27 km (Li-ion) |
| Charge time | approx. 3 hours (Ni-MH), 4 hours (Li-ion) |
| Sizes | 22 or 24 in |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Operating temperature | -25 to 50 degrees C |
| Max safe slope | 6 degrees |
| Maker country | Japan |
| Brand | Yamaha Motor |
| Category | Power add-ons for manual wheelchairs, Power-assist wheels |
| Catalog ID | PA-013 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Yamaha Motor JWX-2: common questions
How far does the Yamaha JWX-2 go on one charge?
Roughly 18 km with the 6.7 Ah Ni-MH battery and 27 km with the 10.08 Ah Li-ion battery.
How heavy is the JWX-2 kit?
14.5 kg without a battery. With the Ni-MH battery it is 17.5 kg and with the Li-ion battery 17.9 kg.
Can the JWX-2 be used in the rain?
It is rated IPX4, which means resistance to splashing water. It is specified for use inside and outside.
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