Yamaha Zuma 125 specifications, dimensions and price
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Yamaha Zuma 125
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | 125cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC single; 4 valves |
| Displacement | 125cc |
| Bore x stroke | 52.0x58.7 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | V-Belt automatic |
| Front suspension | Telescopic upright fork with 3.2 in of travel |
| Rear suspension | Dual shock absorber with swingarm with 3.1 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Disc brake / 245mm / single disc with double-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc brake / 230mm / single disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-12 51L |
| Rear tire | 130/70-12 56L |
| Seat height | 30.9 in |
| Wet weight | 282 lb |
| Wheelbase | 52.8 in |
| Fuel capacity | 1.6 gal |
| Fuel economy (estimated) | 101 mpg |
| Ignition | TCI (Transitor Controlled Ignition) |
| Length x width x height | 75.6 in x 29.9x45.3 |
| Starting MSRP | $3,799 |
| Destination charge | $460 |
Total Motorcycle says the Zuma 125 is powered by a compact Blue Core VVA 125cc four-stroke with four valves, an 11.2:1 compression ratio, a DiASil cylinder and a forged aluminum piston for modern reliability.
It says Variable Valve Actuation changes valve timing at different rpm for linear acceleration, strong torque at lower speeds and power that lasts into the top end, that a steel engine bracket with rubber bushing linkage reduces vibration, and that fat 120/70-12 front and 130/70-12 rear tubeless tires with an aggressive block pattern and lightweight wheels handle unpaved roads and the street well.
What the design implies
The 12-inch wheels are small, but the wide tires give the Zuma a stable footprint and let it cope with gravel and packed dirt where a road scooter would skitter. The engine mounts are part of the Zuma chassis specification; their presence alone does not quantify vibration at the rider’s hands or seat.
The VVA system is the same one Yamaha uses on its larger bikes, and it is why a 125 can pull away from lights without a large power figure.
Against the XMAX and Honda scooters
The Zuma 125 costs $2,600 less than the XMAX ($3,799 against $6,399) and is 121 lb lighter (282 lb against 403 lb). It is a city scooter, not a highway one. Honda's PCX and Navi are the nearest rivals.
A 125cc scooter is also the license-friendly choice in many places, so check the local rules on engine size before buying. It carries a passenger less comfortably than a maxi-scooter. Its 12-inch wheels are more sensitive to potholes than the larger wheels on a motorcycle.
The Zuma 125 suits a rider who wants a light, cheap, tough-looking scooter for town or a gravel farm track, with a seat only 30.9 in above the ground.
Zuma 125 against the PCX and Navi
Honda's PCX is the road-oriented scooter, and the Navi is its smaller, simpler alternative.
Yamaha Zuma 125 — specification referenceThe Zuma 125 is Yamaha's tough-looking 125cc scooter, with fat block-pattern tires and an engine that changes valve timing with revs. Total Motorcycle says it handles unpaved roads as well as the street, and Yamaha asks $3,799.
The 12-inch wheels are small, but the wide tires give the Zuma a stable footprint and let it cope with gravel and packed dirt where a road scooter would skitter. Rubber-mounted engine brackets are a comfort feature on a single-cylinder bike, because a 125 single vibrates at speed.
The VVA system is the same one Yamaha uses on its larger bikes, and it is why a 125 can pull away from lights without a large power figure.
Total Motorcycle says Variable Valve Actuation changes valve timing at different rpm, for linear acceleration, strong low-speed torque and power that lasts into the top end.
Total Motorcycle lists fat 120/70-12 front and 130/70-12 rear DURO tubeless tires with a block pattern for unpaved roads and the street.
Other models in this reference: Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, Yamaha YZF-R9.