Scooters
2018Yamaha Neos
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The 2018 Yamaha Neos is a small two-stroke city scooter from Yamaha. Its air-cooled 49.2cc single makes 2.8 hp at 6,750 rpm and 3 Nm through an automatic belt drive. A 790 mm seat, 88 kg wet weight and 6.1-litre tank make it light and easy to ride.
- Capacity
- 49.2 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 2.8 HP (2.0 kW) @ 6750 RPM
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an efficient, easy-to-use urban commuter scooter for short hops through city traffic rather than performance riding.
- Built for
- A practical, unintimidating runabout that prioritizes convenience and maneuverability over speed or excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking highway touring capability, off-road use, or high-speed thrills.
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
- 49.2 ccm
- Power
- 2.8 HP (2.0 kW) @ 6750 RPM
- Torque
- 3.0 Nm (0.3 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0341 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Separate
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1275 mm
- Overall length
- 1840 mm
- Overall width
- 663 mm
- Overall height
- 1119 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 88.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.10 litres
- Ground clearance
- 146 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Underseat helmet locker. Luggage hook.
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 70 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 60 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-12
Other
- Color options
- White, brown, black
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 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | 49 cc | — |
| Dry weight | 78 kg | 82 kg | 82 kg | 82 kg | 82 kg | — |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.5 L | 6.1 L | 6.1 L | 6.1 L | 6.1 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 Neos?
The 2018 Yamaha Neos has a Capacity of 49.2 ccm (3.00 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Neos have?
The 2018 Yamaha Neos has a Power of 2.8 HP (2.0 kW) @ 6750 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha Neos have?
The 2018 Yamaha Neos has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Neos?
The 2018 Yamaha Neos has a Torque of 3.0 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha Neos weigh?
The 2018 Yamaha Neos has a Dry weight of 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds).
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