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| Zuma 125 |
Yamaha Zuma 125ccYamaha have added a big brother to the staple 50cc Zuma for the USA 2009 model year. The 125cc version is very much a progression from the 50cc model. The twin headlamps remain which can only be a good thing. A more visible tubular steel frame has been added along with brush guards on the handle bars. This particular addition strikes me as somewhat peculiar... I could be wrong but how likely is anyone to go on some sort of off road adventure on a 125cc scooter... really! More than likely they will just get in the way as is the case with the ones on the PGO PMX. This will I imagine be a good seller for Yamaha, with the reputation already built by it's 50cc sibling the somewhat unusual styling is now more common place and the 4 stroke engine should provide reasonable economy. Good on Yamaha for releasing a 125cc bike for the US market... It will be interesting to see how it fares against the likes of the Genuine Buddy 125 et al.
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 written by mark , September 04, 2008
i just picked up one of these and it is absolutely fantastic. after trying out the buddy, kymco, and lance scooters, this thing is by far a way better machine. it has a more substantial feel to it. it's solid. more metal less platic. i can see where people maybe put off by the aesthetic, it's minimal and ruggedized, not dressed up and pretty with pastel colored rounded panels. it's simple, straight up no fuss. i wish i could've tried an aprilia but they're so difficult to find in my area and they're way to expensive. to me the zuma is unbeatable product for the price. look at what you get discs, efi, good trunk, big wheels, bright lights, and many many parts for modification. oh and it can run on e10!!!
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 written by Robert Bruce , September 04, 2008
The "brush guard" comment above misses one critical reason that they could be on the handlebars and that is to keep the hands warm. Directing the flow of air around hands (gloved or not) can make a huge difference in comfort on cold mornings. As a snowmobile rider, I put brush guards on all of my sleds for that reason more than anything else.
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 written by John Jones , July 17, 2008
I ride a Canadian counterpart; a Yamaha Vino 125. Superb Scooter for first time buyer. Other than Honda, the only available scooter dealer in my area is Yamaha. Not much choice, if you need service. The KYMCO line up was my second choice
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 written by sharon , June 25, 2008
word is this Zuma 125 blows the plasticky cheap Buddy away
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 written by Matt B , June 11, 2008
Coming to Australia?
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How does anyone think it may compare to Aprilia's Sportcity 125? (New rider, first time buyer, looking for reasonably priced, quality, a bit of zip - Aprilia a bit out of the price range). Thanks, Matt B report abuse
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Before this Zuma I had a Vino 125 for years. The Zuma is in a different liga. It is way faster better fuel economy and start less then a second. More comfort for a passanger too.
You will never fine a better scoot in the 125 category. A bit expensive 3 grand but by the time you roll out one from dealer close to 4 grand. Yeh the first service cost was $180. For my Toyota FJ the first service was $110. You better learn how to change oil.