Scooters
2016Yamaha CygnusX
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The 2016 Yamaha Cygnus X is a lightweight, practical scooter designed for urban commuters and daily riders. Known for its fuel efficiency, convenient under-seat storage, and comfortable riding position, it excels in congested city environments. Its modest 10.73 HP engine and low seat height make it accessible for riders of all experience levels.
- Capacity
- 125.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 112.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 10.7 HP (7.8 kW) @ 8500 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Yamaha CygnusX
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 7.10 litres (1.88 US gallons) | 7.40 litres (1.95 US gallons) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for commuting and short urban trips rather than performance or adventure riding.
- Built for
- A practical, economical little scooter that prioritizes convenience, storage space, and easy maneuverability over excitement.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway touring, passenger comfort on long rides, or riders seeking real straight-line 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 (7.8 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 9.3 Nm (0.9 kgf-m) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0955 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
- Transistorised
- 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
- 1150 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 112.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 120.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.40 litres
- Ground clearance
- 113 mm
- Carrying capacity
- Full-size helmet storage under the dual seat. Glovebox in the knee-panel
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- 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
Other
- Color options
- Silver, white, 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 | 2009 | 2011 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Dry weight | 114 kg | 114 kg | 112 kg | 112 kg | 112 kg |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 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 2016 Yamaha CygnusX has a Capacity of 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha CygnusX have?
The 2016 Yamaha CygnusX has a Power of 10.7 HP (7.8 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
What is the torque of the Yamaha CygnusX?
The 2016 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 2016 Yamaha CygnusX has a Dry weight of 112.0 kg (246.9 pounds).
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