Yamaha have today announced the newest member of the manufacturer’s already remarkable scooter range. The 125cc NMAX is a new entry-level commuter that is powered by an A1-licence friendly, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with over 100 mpg fuel economy. The stylish NMAX will hit the dealers in June and will be available with red, silver, white and black colour options. Prices will be announced shortly.
2015 Yamaha NMAX
Yamaha already has a wide range of scooters but they have just revealed another one. The ongoing drive to offer all scooter customers an even wider choice of models in every segment continues, and for June 2015 Yamaha will launch the new NMAX, an entry-level 125cc urban commuter model that offers a sporty style together with premium class comfort and remarkable fuel economy.
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Featuring new bodywork, the new NMAX combines edgy styling with easy manoeuvrability. The scooter is aimed at younger and active city commuters who want a new kind of affordable premium scooter, the new NMAX widens the reach of the Urban segment by blending high-end design with day-to-day practicality.
The scooter has an edgy look
The NMAX’s 125cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine packs a series of class-leading technologies. Yamaha’s engineers have focused on increasing combustion and cooling efficiency, while at the same time reducing power losses with the application of advanced new technologies. The liquid-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC 125cc engine is the first Yamaha scooter engine to feature a 4-valve cylinder head with a newly developed variable valve actuation (VVA) that gives a strong and linear acceleration feeling. The VVA system works via a mechanism that shifts between two different intake cam lobes depending on engine speed, and as well as contributing towards the NMAX’s smooth, linear torque curve and bringing out good power output characteristics at different engine revs, the VVA system improves combustion efficiency for better fuel economy. In WMTC mode, fuel consumption figures of 45.7km/litre (129 mpg) have been achieved, making the NMAX an extremely cost effective way to travel into and out of the city.
Simple dash
The engine is equipped with a fuel injection system that delivers the fuel/air mix via an elliptical port directly into the compact combustion chamber, giving high levels of combustion efficiency for excellent starting and good fuel economy. For optimum cooling performance, Yamaha’s engineers mounted the radiator and cooling fan on the side of the engine, which also has the advantage of freeing up space in front of the engine and contributing towards a more spacious footboard area.
Under the fairing, the NMAX features a new frame, whose layout benefits from the use of small-diameter steel tubing that achieves a light and strong structure with a good rigidity balance. The NMAX also features a central ‘tunnel’ containing the fuel tank.
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Another important detail of the NMAX is that it is the first scooter in its class to be equipped with ABS as standard, making it an even more attractive proposition – particularly for new riders. For high levels of riding comfort, the NMAX is fitted with twin rear shock absorbers that are equipped with dual rate springs to give 90mm of smooth wheel movement. The scooter comes with 13-inch wheels – 110/70-13 at the front and 130/70-13 at the back.
The NMAX is very fuel efficient
NMAX Highlights
- Premium specification entry-level urban commuter, inspired by Yamaha Sport scooters
- Newly developed ‘Blue Core’ liquid-cooled 125cc 4-stroke engine with fuel injection
- 4-valve cylinder head with variable valve actuation (VVA) for better performance and excellent fuel economy of 45.7km/litre (WMTC mode)
- Offset cylinder with forged piston and DiASil coating and side-mounted radiator
- Newly designed lightweight frame with vibration-absorbing engine mounts
- Large diameter 13-inch wheels with wide tyres for sporty handling
- Twin shock rear suspension
- Equipped with ABS as standard with 230mm front and rear disc brakes
- Comfortable and spacious riding position
- Underseat full face helmet storage space
- LED headlight and brake light and full LCD instrumentation
Source: Yamaha
