Scooters
2016Yamaha Tricity
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The 2016 Yamaha Tricity is an innovative scooter designed for urban commuters seeking stability and ease of handling. Its distinctive leaning twin-wheel front end provides enhanced grip and confidence in all weather conditions, while the lightweight 152 kg frame and low 780 mm seat height make it accessible for riders of varying experience levels. Best known for combining scooter practicality with motorcycle-like agility, it excels in crowded city environments where maneuverability and safety are paramount.
- Capacity
- 124.7 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 152.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 10.9 HP (8.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Yamaha Tricity
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS. | Double disc. Unified Brake System. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS | Single disc. Unified Brake System. Optional ABS |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for urban commuting, offering enhanced grip and stability from its leaning twin front-wheel design rather than any outright speed.
- Built for
- A practical, confidence-inspiring city runabout that trades performance for reassuring stability on wet or uneven urban surfaces.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway touring, high-speed riding, or anyone seeking a thrilling or powerful riding experience.
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
- 124.7 ccm
- Power
- 10.9 HP (8.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 10.4 Nm (1.1 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0717 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 52.0 x 58.6 mm
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Transistorised
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1310 mm
- Overall length
- 1905 mm
- Overall width
- 735 mm
- Overall height
- 1215 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 152.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.60 litres
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Underbone, steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Unit Swing
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Unified Brake System. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Unified Brake System. Optional ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 90/80-14
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-12
Other
- Color options
- White, black, red.
- Comments
- Small windscreen. Leaning twin-wheel front. ABS add 4 kg.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 L | 6.6 L | 6.6 L | 7.2 L | 6.6 L | 6.6 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 Tricity?
The 2016 Yamaha Tricity has a Capacity of 124.7 ccm (7.61 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Tricity have?
The 2016 Yamaha Tricity has a Power of 10.9 HP (8.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Tricity?
The 2016 Yamaha Tricity has a Torque of 10.4 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha Tricity weigh?
The 2016 Yamaha Tricity has a Wet weight of 152.0 kg (335.1 pounds).
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