RiderTua.com – Yamaha America has launched the Zuma 125 which is in the entry level scooter class with a sleek adventure motorbike style with a quite unique design. This scooter is only marketed in a few countries, for example in America which has received the latest 2024 model. This motorbike has a twin with the name Yamaha BW’S 125 which is marketed in Taiwan.
125cc Engine
As the name suggests, this motorbike uses a 1 cylinder 125cc Blue Core engine, 4 valves with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) technology, liquid cooled with engine compression at 1:11.2. However, unfortunately the manufacturer does not provide complete information regarding the power and torque that can be produced by the engine on the Yamaha Zuma 125. The engine transmits power to the rear wheels via a CVT transmission, and this motorbike has a fairly light weight of only 127 kg and a gas tank capacity of 6 liters.
The features that equip the Zuma 125 are quite simple, with a digital display instrument panel, CBS brake system, USB charger port, large under-seat storage capacity that can accommodate a helmet, 12 inch alloy wheels wrapped in dual-purpose tires and double adjustable rear suspension. as many as 3 levels.
Differences with The Yamaha BW’S 125
Even though they look the same, it turns out that the two scooters from Japan have a number of differences. What can be seen from the headlights, the BW’S is equipped with fog lights located next to the main lights and the Zuma doesn’t have any. There is also a handgrip and the instrument panel display format is also different. Maybe in terms of features it will remain the same.
What is unique is the asymmetrical headlight design with body curves that tend to be squared, and the front suspension has a rubber protector like other adventure motorbikes. Regarding price, the 2024 Yamaha Zuma 125 model is marketed in 2 color choices, namely Sand Gray and Matte Black at a price of 3,799 USD or around IDR 59.1 million.
