Scooters
2009Yamaha Zuma
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The 2009 Yamaha Zuma is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for urban commuters and casual riders seeking affordable, reliable transportation. Known for its automatic transmission and simple air-cooled engine, the Zuma excels in city environments where maneuverability and ease of use are priorities. Its practical design and low maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for beginners and practical-minded riders.
- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 93.9 kg
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a lightweight, fun, budget-friendly commuter scooter for short urban and neighborhood trips rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- A playful, low-maintenance little scooter with a fat-tire mini-moto look that prioritizes charm and efficiency over outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking real performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.0 ccm
- Power
- 5.4 HP (4.0 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0575 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 7.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Autolube Oil Injection System
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Dry centrifugal automatic clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1275 mm
- Overall length
- 1890 mm
- Overall width
- 706 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Wet weight
- 93.9 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 119 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 66 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 61 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 155 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 120/90-10
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-10
Other
- Color options
- Team Yamaha Blue/White, Raven
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2006 | 2009 | 2011 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha Zuma?
The 2009 Yamaha Zuma has a Capacity of 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Zuma have?
The 2009 Yamaha Zuma has a Power of 5.4 HP (4.0 kW).
How much does the Yamaha Zuma weigh?
The 2009 Yamaha Zuma has a Wet weight of 93.9 kg (207.0 pounds).
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