Yamaha Vino

With successful market for vintage old school design for scooters Yamaha launched a model for 2006 with a fuel sipping 4-stroke engine, the Yamaha Vino. A nice, fancy and old school looks is one of the things i like the most in this scooter. The design is great and made with the finest graphics and style.

This model is an upgrade or refresh from the old model which is a 2-stroke engine. This to meet emission regulations and freshen the styling of the Vino. With its refined look and a great fuel sipping 4-stoke engine it became a classic model.

Maintenance of this scooter is easy and fast as the manufacturer itself release a service manual with information and photos that will help the owner and its mechanic working on the scooter. Parts are available on Yamaha stores and some other stores selling scooter parts or genuine Yamaha parts.

Yamaha designed the Vino logo, reshaped the seat, simplified the floorboard and mildly reshaped the back end. The style is wise, with some changes from the old version. The brakes are changed from disc brake to drum brake, wheels now are 5 spokes mags and front telescopic shock absorber are replaced from the older design. Headlights, signal lights and tail lights are sexy looking. Lots of color variations are also release to add more pleasant appearance in the Vino. Color combinations, high graphic designs, great features, high performance, fuel economy and a smell free 4-stroke engine gives the Vino a great polished personality.

The new Vino continued to use a carburetor until fuel injection was finally announced for 2013.The new 4-stroke engine didn’t make quite as much power as the 2-stroke but the new engine still performs nicely and it offers a host of advantages like significantly improved mileage, a longer engine life, lower emissions and no smoke or smell. If you want to add power on the Vino you will need to work hard to attain your dream output.

The storage is great in space for your baggage and belongings. Have been not installed with glove box you can still rely on its storage in the compartment. If you want to add a more powerful grip when stopping, you can buy for a disk brake and upgrade the front drum break for some hundred dollars.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine:    Liquid-/air-cooled 4-stroke single, SOHC, 3 valve

Displacement:   49cc

Bore x Stroke:    38.0mm x 43.5mm

Compression Ratio:    12.0:1

Fuel:    Fuel Injection with 19mm Mikuni throttle body

Ignition:    CDI

Transmission:    V-belt automatic

Final Drive:    V-belt

Front Suspension:    Telescopic fork, 2.3-in travel

Rear Suspension:    Single shock, 2.1-in travel

Brakes:    110mm drum (front and rear)

Tires:    90/90-10 (front and rear)

Length:    65.6 in

Width:    24.8 in

Height:    39.6 in

Seat Height:    28.1 in

Wheelbase:   45.7 in

Ground Clearance:    3.3 in

Fuel Capacity:    1.2 gal (4.5L)

Weight:    166 lbs (Dry), 179 lbs (Wet)