2011 Yamaha XC125 Vity Scooter Goes Down Under

The Australian division of Yamaha announced today it expects to double figures in 2011, as the XC125 Vity scooter is to go on sale in April. The scooter has a fuel-injected, air-cooled four-stroke, single-cylinder engine, and the wet weight is 110 kg (243 pounds) with 5.5 litres (1.45 gallons) of fuel.

“Like the new BeeWee, Vity benefits from Yamaha's expertise in 4-stroke single cylinder engine design, and combines performance, refinement and resilience with a front disc brake that provides assured stopping,” a company statement reads.

The scooter also benefits from 10-inch tires, large seat, an easily accessible storage compartments, rear luggage rack, three-spoke aluminium wheels, and it comes in laser blue or gun metallic.

“The lightweight and compact 10 inch diameter wheels are shod with 100/90-10 tires at the front and rear. Combined with a short wheelbase, they make for quick steering, low rider inputs and easy low speed manoeuvrability. Finished in black, these stylish 3-spoke aluminium wheels add a touch of class,” Yamaha Australia says in a release.

Pricing is to be announced closer to the market launch.

The 2011 Yamaha XC125 Vity specifications are listed below:

• Engine type: Air-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, forward-inclined single-cylinder, two-valve
• Displacement: 125cc
• Bore x stroke: 51.5mm x 60.0mm
• Compression ratio: 9.5:1
• Lubrication system: Wet sump
• Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection
• Ignition system: TCI
• Starter system: Electric
• Transmission: V-Belt automatic
• Front suspension: Telescopic fork
• Front travel: 80mm
• Rear suspension: Unit swing
• Rear Travel: 65mm
• Front brake: 153mm single disc
• Rear brake: 110mm drum
• Front tire: 100/90-10
• Rear tire: 100/90-10
• Overall length: 1860mm
• Overall width: 670mm
• Overall height: 1045mm
• Seat height: 730mm
• Wheelbase: 1250mm
• Ground clearance: 95mm