Yamaha has treated us with impressive motorcycles over the years. A very prominent one among them is the Iconic R1, which brought about a revolution in the motorcycling industry with sophisticated engine technology and an ever so desirable exhaust note. Yamaha has always strived to fuse simplicity and technological advancements into a rather accessible package. But apart from riding high in the fast lane, Yamaha also likes to take things a bit slow, as well. That lack of speed doesn't mean it's not capable of meeting or beating other competition from Honda and others.
The Yamaha Zuma 125 is one such neat package that helps you take that slow path with ease. There isn't an aggressively stacked close-ratio gearbox with auto-blipper to "Rev Your Heart". Instead, you get a peppy little motor coupled to an automatic transmission that makes city rides an easy affair. And surprisingly, this scooter has been built tough and won't shy on accompanying you on the rough paths as well. The Yamaha Zuma 125 is the slowest of the two-wheelers to bear the Yamaha badge in 2020. It might be the lousiest of the otherwise sporty bunch, but by no means is it incapable of being your errand boy.
Zuma 125 is the slowest Yamaha but this sturdy scooter doesn't mind getting its shoes dirty.
Zuma 125 Is The Slowest Yamaha
It's highly likely that you might have not heard of such a scooter from Yamaha. We won't blame you either, as it mostly goes under the radar when in the company of drool-worthy offerings like the R1 M and the three-wheeled Niken. But Yamaha has also catered to the other side of its insane spectrum and thus we have the Zuma 125 and is the slowest Yamaha.
The Zuma 125 is powered by a 7.62 cu. in. (125 cc.) single-cylinder 4-stroke motor that is capable of producing 8 hp and 7 lb-ft, clearly not very "pulling". But for a minimal scooter that is designed in a rugged manner and weighs in at just 262 lbs., these figures result in unadulterated fun! It uses a steel-tune frame that is light but is strong enough to get abused for repetitive chore runs and is priced from $3,600.
Yamaha Zuma 125 Has A Top Speed Of 58 Mph
The minimal construction actually paid off for the Zuma 125 as it has a top speed of 58 mph which is actually impressive for a scooter of this caliber. Yamaha also manages to make it an easy to ride proposition with the minimal layout that shaves off a few pounds. When your scooter has single-digit performance figures, "few" pounds account for a lot.
The acceleration is actually out of the question as the Zuma actually takes ages to reach the breaking point of 58 mph. Fathom in about 10 seconds or more to reach the top speed mark which frankly you won't be needing in the city runs for which this peppy little guy will mostly be used for.
This Peppy Scooter Has A Rugged Urban Appeal
The Zuma 125 might be minuscule when compared to its big brawny inline-4 laden brothers, but Yamaha has invested equally for this errand-runner as well. It stands apart from the competition that includes the likes of Honda PCX125 and Piaggio Typhoon 125 with its rugged appeal and knobby tires, which vaguely links it to some hardcore off-roading bikes. It is a surprising form factor to go off the roads, but Yamaha has actually made it sturdy enough to take a few beating here and there and also not to hesitate in getting its shoes dirty. It also gets its fair share of accessories to pave for a more comfortable commuting experience.
This makes it a very comfortable urban scooter, in any given driving condition. The Zuma 125 is surely the slowest of the "Blue" bunch but Yamaha has not dialed down on its fun factor. It is hoon to ride about in cities and Yamaha's proven reliability will help you been carefree all the way. A practical form factor, a handful of features including an LCD instrument cluster, 7.7-gallon of under-seat storage provision, and two bright halogen headlamps make it a very practical daily companion for your chores, and being slow doesn't hamper the fun at all.
Sources: Yamahamotorsports.com, Cycleworld.com, Wikipedia.com, Visordown.com