Yamaha C3

2008 Yamaha C3
Category: Scooter

Specifications

Engine
Type: 49cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke single; 3-valves
Bore x Stroke: 38.0mm x 43.5mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection
Ignition: TCI
Transmission: Constantly variable automatic
Final Drive: V-belt

Chassis
Suspension/Front: Telescopic fork, 2.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear: Unit swing, 2.2-in travel
Brakes/Front: 110mm drum
Brakes/Rear: 110mm drum
Tires/Front: 120/90-10
Tires/Rear: 120/90-10

Dimensions
Length: 73.0 in
Width: 27.0 in
Height: 41.1 in
Seat Height: 28.9 in
Wheelbase: 50.4 in
Ground Clearance: 4.5 in
Fuel Capacity: 1.2 gal
Dry Weight: 187 lb

Yamaha Vino 125

2008 Yamaha Vino 125
Category: Scooter

Specifications

Engine
Type: 124cc air-cooled 4-stroke single; SOHC
Bore x Stroke: 51.5mm x 60mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Carburetion: 26mm Mikuni
Ignition: CDI
Transmission: Centrifugal clutch; V-belt automatic
Final Drive: V-belt

Chassis
Suspension/Front: Telescopic fork, 2.3-in travel
Suspension/Rear: Single shock, 2.1-in travel
Brakes/Front: 180mm disc
Brakes/Rear: 110mm drum
Tires/Front: 3.50-10 51J
Tires/Rear: 3.50-10 51J

Dimensions
Length: 69.0 in
Width: 27.5 in
Height: 41.8 in
Seat Height: 29.9 in
Wheelbase: 48.4 in
Ground Clearance: 3.7 in
Dry Weight: 229 lb
Fuel Capacity: 1.2 gal

New Malaguti Phantom F12 R

An always modern scooter, in a completely new restyled concept to meet the actual requirements of the last generations. The new model keeps all the feelings of the basic successful F12, improving its modern and aggressive design.

The new Phantom F12 R comes from different market researches in the young planet; a lot of drawings, sketches and ideas born from the reliable and strong cooperation between Malaguti and the R&D of Engines Engineering.
The sporty line and its modern and winning design make the new Phantom F12 R the ideal scooter for the young people who want distinguish, moving in freedom and safely in the city traffic. The style is really modern, inspired by the super-sporty motorbikes. High performance lighting concept, flashers integrated and racing front fairing make the new Phantom line even more aggressive.
Easy to drive, it is a lightweight, quick and aerodynamic scooter.
It respects the highest safety standards on any road condition.
The new Phantom F12 R fits a single-cylinder, 2-stroke, liquid cooled engine, allowing high performance in city traffic.
Phantom F12 R is equipped with new 13 mm wheels, wide surface tubeless tires (130/60 front, 140/60 rear) to assure best handling and quick and safe drive.
It fits front and rear 190mm wavey disc brakes, hydraulic transmission, to grant a bigger brake control even in reduced distance.
A weight of 96 kg only, makes the scooter easy to handle in city and to enjoy the free time.
Phantom F12 R LC fits a new aero-styled analog/digital instrument panel, with speedometer, odometer and fuel/liquid cooling indicators.

Piaggio Launches Hybrid Scooter

Italian manufacturer Piaggio, the maker of Vespa, has launched an environmentally friendly hybrid scooter by mechanically and electronically linking a traditional combustion engine with an electric motor.

The new design, which has a working title of HyS (Hybrid Scooter), allows the petrol engine to work as ‘normal’, but whenever the rider needs to accelerate more aggressively, the electric motor kicks in, providing about 85 per cent extra performance. The grouping of petrol and electric provides significant reductions in fuel consumption and C02 emissions.

In this dual drive-by-wire type system, a sophisticated electronic management system interprets the rider’s request for more power, and selects the level of assistance based on the current level of battery charge. During deceleration, the battery is then recharged, which can also be achieved via a regular electricity source, taking about three hours.

As well as the hybrid set up, riders can also toggle between two other modes on a HyS scooter: electric and petrol. In electric, the combustion engine is completely shut down, and allows a range of up to 20km.

“Scooters already enjoy a low environmental impact and soon owners will be able to further reduce their footprint on the earth,” said Piaggio’s Brand Manager Simon Gloyne. “Our studies have revealed that potential owners want to do the right thing, but are reluctant about electric-only scooters due to their limited range and inability to take on fresh energy at the drop of a hat. The HyS models will enable owners to have their environmental cake and eat it too.”

Piaggio has already produced prototypes of the HyS, based on the Vespa LX and Piaggio X8 and three-wheeled MP3 scooter families. The HyS versions are visually identical to the standard scooters, with the batteries housed in the underseat storage space. There is a battery charge indicator on the respective dashboards. A release date for the revolutionary HyS scooter is yet to be determined.