Yamaha Aerox - light as the wind

If you call the label Yamaha, you can remember a lot. These letters are found on musical instruments, they are seen on the power tool and not only. And what about cars? Many will say - a good audio system. We will not argue, but we recall that on the roads of Russia, a sufficient number of mopeds are dissected, many of which can be seen with these letters. It is about one of them - Yamaha Aerox - and will be our brief review.

So, remember that such a moped is a compact two-wheeled vehicle, for one (rarely two) riders, with a small engine, but very convenient in city traffic jams. The owner of such an iron horse can easily pass into any, even the narrowest lumen, in the stream of other cars.

History

The brand first appeared in the 19th century. Like much else in this world, the name comes from the name of the founder - the Japanese. For a long time this brand was known only in Japan. In the middle of the 20th century this brand was recognized by Europe. Approximately in the 1960s a branch, called Yamaha Motors, separated from the main company. Its products are widely known both in Japan and abroad. These are helicopters, yachts, motorcycles, motors and, of course, mopeds, a bright representative of which can be called a scooter Yamaha Aerox.

Description

This version, like the other scooters from the brand, has a sporty look, typical for the Japanese fairings, a two-stroke gasoline engine, for 50 cu. Cm, and disc brakes on both wheels. In 2013, the plant released a new version, which is only 700 mm wide, almost 2 meters long and a little more than a meter tall. The seat height is 830 mm. Fuel tank for 7 liters, 3 hp, liquid cooling, the price is about 3-4 thousand. E. - it is not surprising that with such modest parameters the model found its consumer.

In the continuation of the topic, it should be noted that Yamaha Aerox as such is not a vehicle for the traffic police. Certain rules of traffic to observe, of course, are needed, but the driver's right of such a vehicle is unlikely to be asked. While the owner of the older brother of a moped - a motorcycle - may in certain circumstances be interested in representatives of the GIBBD. The first version of Yamaha Aerox left the plant in 2002, but nevertheless the success of the model is confirmed by the information on the modification in 2013, which is by no means the last.

Visiting card of the Japanese can be called a multi-function ignition lock. The key allows not only to give contact, but also, for example, to open the trunk. To do this, simply turn the key to the left. All devices are in their places, there is practically no problem of getting used to, if you used to drive scooters. Well-developed dynamics for urban conditions, both during acceleration and during braking. No surprises the machine will not deliver, while traveling on the road, however, the clearance is such that if you want you can "jump" and on the curbs, if necessary.

Reviews

If we talk about the responses to this scooter, many recommend spending a little on tuning to remove all factory restrictions. People of high stature on a moped can be somewhat uncomfortable - there are very few places in front of the knees, and the saddle profile will not allow you to move slightly back. Much is said about the movement on our Russian roads on Yamaha Aerox. Reviews, on the one hand, note a good suspension, but on the other hand, any unevenness is clearly felt by the driver of the scooter.

Some note that a high landing creates problems when you stop - legs have to drag on. There is also a separate rear seat, which can only be used for short trips. Under the thin layer of soft plastic, the throat of the gas tank is felt. Mirrors are also noted - on the one hand, they do not shake while driving, but on the other hand, with some sharp changes in the viewing angle is not enough.

Conclusion

The long history of the scooter Yamaha Aerox attributes it already to the classic models. This is largely due to the fact that the Japanese will not cut a chicken carrying golden eggs. But at the same time this is largely related to the design of the scooter, between which a significant time passes. And this in some cases negatively affects the sales of this vehicle.