WIZMO, a 3-wheel cargo vehicle that can be ridden on public roads without a license, was announced as a joint development by glafit and Tsubakimoto Chain. It uses the specified small motorized bicycle framework and features a proprietary swing mechanism and cargo-carrying capability. Following pilot testing in 2027, sales are expected to begin.
On 2 November 2026, mobility manufacturer glafit and machinery-parts manufacturer Tsubakimoto Chain announced the joint development of WIZMO, a new 3-wheel mobility vehicle.
Because the new WIZMO falls under the specified small motorized bicycle vehicle classification, people aged 16 or older can ride it on public roads without holding a driver's license, while its top speed is limited to 20 km/h. The vehicle is intended to help address labor shortages in delivery and distribution operations.
Key features include tilting movement enabled by the proprietary “swing mechanism” developed by Tsubakimoto Chain, a low-center-of-gravity undercarriage, a cargo bed capable of carrying up to 30 kg, and a canopy designed to reduce the burden of riding in rainy weather, among other design features suited to a wide range of applications.
The companies announced that they will continue refining quality using prototype vehicles, begin pilot testing in January 2027, and aim to officially begin sales by the end of fiscal 2027.