Yamaha Scooters: Top 7 Models

Scooters are two-wheeled vehicles that are unique in the fact that their engine is usually under the seat and directly attached to the rear axle. The simple design and high performance delivered by the scooter made it popular among the consumers for great runabouts in the city. But, with the advent of motorbikes, scooters became a forgotten entity. Now again, realizing the potential market of the scooters, big names in the automobile sector have re-launched a range of scooters to revitalize the scooter’s image in the mind of the consumer. Scooters are now available in variety of models characterized by the brand, engine, price band, usefulness, and the customer segment to which it appeals. Our goal here is to list the best Yamaha scooters that will make your drive a pleasure with the convenience of reaching the destination early.

Price: $5,458

X-City 250 offers stable, agile performance, and great maneuverability, no matter what the streets throw at you.

Description:

The X-City 250 just makes sense in the world where time matters. The scooter offers all the power and performance you need for executive commuting. It has got distinctive high wheels, which offer great riding stability and excellent grip. Its powerful front and rear disc brakes provide controlled stopping, no matter at what speed you are riding your scooter. The X-City 250 is kind to the environment as well as to your pocket. The scooter comes equipped with the powerful 250cc liquid-cooled and fuel-injected 4-stroke engine to deliver responsive performance. It's the subtle design incorporating a sleek instrument panel, adjustable windscreen, and stylish front design that sets the X-City 250 apart. It offers a sculpted dual seat and plenty of storage to carry all that you need.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. The high-wheeled X-City 250 is ideal for a busy executive lifestyle.
  2. It's immediately responsive and efficient throughout the rev range and also offers low fuel consumption with very low emissions.
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Price: $4,100

The Xenter 125 engine’s got sophisticated anti-vibration technology and monocross suspension.

Description:

Riding the new high-wheel Xenter 125 round town is a pleasure. The scooter has been designed to make your commute more rapid and comfortable. It offers a 125cc engine that lets you accelerate past busy inner-city traffic. The new innovative engine-mounting system offers agile and easy handling. It also equips the motorcycle-style monocross suspension. The Xenter 125 has got ultra-spacious flat footboard and rides stable with its braking provided by the Unified Braking System.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. The Xenter 125 is equipped with Yamaha's Unified Brake System, which balances out the unequal pressure to front and back wheels, for strong and confident stopping in any situation.
  2. The tail light uses LED technology – producing a brighter, tougher, and longer-lasting light than a traditional lamp.
  3. An innovative single-shaft balancer reduces engine vibration, for a smooth and comfortable ride.
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Price: $4,153

The BW’s 125 comes with enough underseat storage to carry a full-face helmet.

Description:

The BW’s 125 scooter is designed for living, whether you're on your daily commute or having fun out and about. The BW's 125 got a 125cc, 4-stroke, fuel-injected engine that delivers the acceleration you need for stop-start urban journeys. It comes with big and all-terrain style tyres with Unified Braking System, which offers great control in any driving condition. The frame of BW’s 125 is designed for agile and easy city handling. The BW’s 125 offer effortless riding with a passenger.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. The large seat provides ample room for a pillion passenger.
  2. The extra wide handlebar helps to give you maximum control when cornering.
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Price: $11,725

The TMAX TECH MAX also comes with ABS technology.

Description:

The TMAX has set the standard for sports scooter design. This special edition of the TMAX Scooter adds a new rugged design that touches to a Yamaha classic. The TMAX TECH MAX / ABS offers true sports performance with its 499cc engine. It comes with a sturdy, lightweight aluminium chassis. Its large diameter wheels and reactive suspension offer great agility on winding roads or busy highways. The scooter has a string of rugged design additions, which include polished wheel rims, specially embossed duo-tone seat, and a silver tech bronze trim.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. Its aerodynamic bodywork with special design touches offers great weather protection, while a specially colored, ergonomic seat provides an easy riding position.
  2. The TMAX TECH MAX suspension lifts both handling and comfort to new levels, with excellent cornering, stability and overall feel.
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Price: $3,994

It’s a compact and lightweight scooter ideal for commuting.

Description:

The Cygnus X is a smooth and stylish way to get around the town. The scooter offers nimble handling and easy steering. The design and the responsive performance of a fuel injected 4-stroke 125 cc engine let you stay ahead of the traffic. The powerful front disc brake and rear drum brake offer strong and predictable braking. The scooter also offers under seat helmet storage space.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. The glovebox and underseat storage are great for stowing essentials, whether you're riding for fun or work.
  2. The scooter combines a stylish instrument panel, and high-visibility head and tail lights to make the urban living easy.
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Price: $2,875

The Vity offers plenty of weather protection and under seat storage.

Description:

The Vity is a classic scooter especially designed for riders who appreciate low running costs. This scooter delivers the performance and handling that you need in the city. It offers plenty of weather protection and under seat storage. The scooter has got a 4-stroke fuel injected 125cc engine that is efficient. The Vity is an eco-friendly running scooter with an air-cooling feature that even reduces maintenance costs. The Vity has got compact 10 inch wheels and its short wheelbase provides stable and lightweight handling.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. The Vity also has additional carrying capacity, with an easily-accessible storage compartment in the steering column as well as a handy luggage rack.
  2. The Vity’s clearly laid-out instrument panel features an analogue speedometer, a convenient fuel gauge, and a wide array of indicator lights.
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Price: $2,238

The Slider Naked is specially made for tricks, stunts, and to turn the roads into your playground.

Description:

The streamlined Slider Naked is designed to tackle the demands of city living, turning the streets into your playground. The minimalist design of this 50cc machine expresses its back-to-basics style. The lightweight construction of the scooter offers great handling, thus giving you the real feel of the road. The naked streetfighter-style handlebar responds to your every move. The flat footboard under your feet offers maximum agility. The distinctive protectors on the bodywork prevent bumps and scrapes as you rush through town.

Company/Brand Name:Yamaha
Pros
  1. The Slider Naked weighs just 81 kg; its feather-light chassis is strong enough to handle the daily demands of city life, but nimble enough to sprint through city traffic.
  2. The scooter offers you maximum manoeuvrability, and its narrowed-down footboard makes the Slider Naked even more streamlined and easy to control in the busy city traffic.
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