Ray Zr Yamaha — Review
BS6 has not only been the major game-changer in the automobile industry but has also served as an unintended leveler. Those who already have a successful product in a market and those who want to break into it must begin the product development process from scratch once the new standards are in place.
Yamaha, which has been attempting with mixed success to get into the booming Indian scooter industry, has capitalized on the disruption with two extensively upgraded 125cc scooters aimed directly at the young demographic: the Yamaha Ray Z R and the Yamaha Ray Z Street Rally. Aside from sharing a more significant displacement with the Fascino, the Ray Z R also shares a foundation with Yamaha’s new scooter platform, which is significant for reasons we’ll get to in a minute.
Speed
This powerful small scooter can go as fast as 86 km/h. That’s a tonne, and it’s much more than we need for the traffic in our cities. There is no use in trying to beat the three-minute limit since that’s all it takes to punch in on time using a biometric reader at the workplace. This scooter is notably compact, with a length of only 1820mm.
In contrast to the Ray Zr Yamaha, the 675mm width is an improvement. The clearance is 130 mm, so be careful not to drive over the speed bumps. The scooter’s modest weight of 105 kilograms complements its compact size. Compared to my pal, that’s a weight loss of 39 kg. We’ll find out later how the dice are stacked in favor of this little treasure.
Styling it seems that Yamaha’s latest scooter generation has ratcheted up the visual prominence of every design element from the 110cc models that came before it. The gloss and matte panels that make up the front fascia are separated by two sets of fake air vents that increase the scooter’s visual breadth. The car’s second major draw is the LED daytime running lights (DRL) in the Ray Z R’s tiny windshield. While the Ray Z R’s complex front end may not be to everyone’s liking, it is undeniably striking to the vehicle’s target audience. The back half is calmer and less exciting. The panel’s upward sweep towards the taillight gives it a sportier look.
Yamaha Ray Zr Specification is intended to draw attention to its striking new Yamaha BS6 master card chassis. In light of this, the Yamaha Ray ZR is the lightest 125cc motorbike currently available in India, with a curb weight of only 99 kg. Although there are several advantages to taking a lightweight approach, it is essential to point out that the structure still feels relatively sturdy and stiff, with very little flex to report, even on rough roads or when using heavy brakes.
Yamaha Ray Z R is the lightest. However, it lacks advanced features because of its size and weight. A digital IP cluster is installed, but no mobile data service exists. There is no lighting for the compartment beneath the seat, and the USB port is extra. The headlights are the regular halogen, with no LEDs present beyond the DRL. Even though a full-face helmet won’t fit in the bay, the 21 liters of storage space should be more than enough for most uses.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a performance improvement, the Yamaha Ray ZR offers none. But it’s undeniable that appearance-wise, they’re superior. Consider if you’d be willing to shell out more cash for a fraction of additional swag. It’s a Yamaha, so I guess that’s not too surprising.
