Scooters
2008Yamaha CygnusX
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The 2008 Yamaha CygnusX is a 125cc automatic scooter designed for urban commuters seeking practicality and ease of use. Its fuel-injected single-cylinder engine delivers modest but reliable performance for city riding. Best known for its dependable automatic transmission and fuel efficiency, it suits riders prioritizing convenience and low maintenance over sportiness.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 116.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 10.7 HP (7.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily for short urban commuting and running errands rather than speed or long distance travel.
- Built for
- A practical, nimble little scooter that prioritizes efficiency and ease of use over excitement or performance.
- 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
- 125.0 ccm
- Power
- 10.7 HP (7.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0922 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 52.4 x 57.9 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1295 mm
- Overall length
- 1855 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1130 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 116.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 120.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.10 litres
- Ground clearance
- 113 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 78 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 96 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 216 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 150 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-12
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-12
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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 114 kg | 116 kg | 114 kg | 112 kg | 112 kg | 112 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.4 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha CygnusX?
The 2008 Yamaha CygnusX has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha CygnusX have?
The 2008 Yamaha CygnusX has a Power of 10.7 HP (7.9 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha CygnusX?
The 2008 Yamaha CygnusX has a Torque of 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.9 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha CygnusX weigh?
The 2008 Yamaha CygnusX has a Dry weight of 116.0 kg (255.7 pounds).
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