The production of this special edition Yamaha Y16ZR scooter model will only be produced in a limited quantity of 5,000 units.
Yamaha has launched the Y16ZR World GP 60th Anniversary Edition scooter in the Malaysian market. The scooter has been valued at RM11,688, which is equivalent to 2.10 lakh, at the current exchange rate. The production of this scooter model will be limited to 5,000 units.
On the outside, the scooter gets the company’s signature red and white racing paintwork, complemented by yellow painted wheels. The scooter also features a special 60th Anniversary logo and a premium box set containing a certificate of appreciation along with a World GP 60th Anniversary limited edition keychain and latch and a World GP 60th Anniversary mug. GP.
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At the heart of the scooter is a single-cylinder, 155 cc, liquid-cooled engine with electronic fuel injection and the company’s patented variable valve timing (VVA). . This FI engine is rated to produce 17.7 hp at 9,500 rpm and 14.4 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. As for the record, it is the same engine that is also found on the YZF-R15 motorcycle sold in the Indian market. This engine is mated to a six-speed transmission with power assist and a sliding clutch.
It is capable of carrying 5.4 liters of fuel and weighs only 119 kg. Saddle height is kept at 795 mm, spacious for riders of all heights. Its shock absorbers include telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock, which can be adjusted for preload at the rear.
It is unlikely to hit the Indian market anytime soon as the company already sells the Aerox 155 in India at retail in the same segment.
Date of first publication: April 9, 2022, 03:57 PM IST
