Morang Auto Works, authorized distributor of Yamaha bikes in Nepal, has launched the new Ray ZR 125 FI in nepali market on Sept 23.
The new scooter will have 30% increase in power output and 16% improvement of fuel economy beside new technologies compared to Yamaha’s earlier scooters.
Continuing with the excitement of The Call of the Blue branding, the company bets its entry into the 125-cc scooter segment in Nepal with the launch of Ray ZR 125 FI.
The new Ray ZR 125 FI is powered by a BS VI compliant, air cooled, fuel injected (FI), 125 cc blue core engine that produces a power output of 8.2 PS @ 6,500 RPM and a torque of 9.7 N.m @ 5,000 RPM.
The power output is +30% and economy are +16% higher, compared to the earlier scooters and the body weight is 99 kgs, which is 4 kgs lighter than Yamaha’s earlier scooters.
The new Ray ZR 125 FI will flaunt “Stop & start system” that prevents engine idling and subsequent start with a single throttle twist which uses the sensors to assess the riding environment, front disc brake with “Unified brake system (UBS.
The “Smart motor generator (SMG)” fitted to all new 125 cc scooters that uses electronic controls to bring a quieter engine start without the need for a separate conventional electric starter, and the “Side stand engine cut-off switch”.
The target customers for the new Ray ZR 125 FI are lying between 18-24 years of age who are high on adventure, and who finds the true reflection of their riding personality by the mobility they ride and the performance it offers.
Design
The styling concept is “Armored Energy” which evokes a feeling of a powerful motorcycle that is laced into the proportions, details, striking design and new technologies.
The sporty, sharp-looking headlight is Class C compliant while the Y-shaped LED position light adds greater originality to the design.
The turn signals at the front and rear use individual mounting stalks like those used for motorcycles. The Ray ZR 125 FI is available in both drum and disc brake versions, and the disc brake version gets digital instrument cluster as a new feature.
The RayZR 125 Fi comes with drum brakes with CBS as standard. In addition, it gets an optional 190mm front disc brake and side stand engine cut off.
The BS6 RayZR 125 Fi gets a 5.2-litre fuel tank. The claimed fuel efficiency is the same as the Fascino at 58kmpl. It offers a range of about 302km on full-tank.
The new Ray ZR 125 FI is available in wide range of colour variants including Dark Matte Blue, Metallic Black, Cyan Blue, Matte Red Metallic and Reddish Yellow Cocktail.
The new Ray ZR 125 FI has been introduced in the market to cater to the customers who are looking for adventure & fun with scooters that exceeds a mere purpose of daily commuting. The new scooter gets loaded with further power and design excellence that will propagate more excitement and sporty adventures on the road.
Yamaha Ray ZR 125 FI Specificaitons
| Engine type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve |
| Displacement | 125 cc |
| Bore & stroke | 52.4 X 57.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Maximum horse power | 6.0kW(8.2PS)/6500r/min |
| Maximum torque | 9.7N.m(1.0kgf.m)/5000r/min |
| Stop & Start System (SSS) | Equipped |
| Smart Motor Generator(SMG) System | Equipped |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Starting system type | Electric starter and kick starter |
| Battery | Maintenance free – 12V,5.0 Ah |
| Ignition system | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Transmission type | V-belt automatic |
| Brake type (Front) | Disc 190mm / Drum |
| Brake type(Rear) | Drum |
| Suspension type(Front/Rear) | Telescopic fork/Unit swing |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.2L |
Yamaha Ray ZR 125 FI Price in Nepal
Morang Auto Works(MAW) has launched the RayZR 125 FI scooter in the Nepali market.
The company has set the price of Ray ZR 125 FI at Rs 2,54,900 and is slightly expensive than the outgoing model Ray ZR of 110 cc.
- Yamaha Ray ZR 125 FI BS6 – Street Rally – Rs 2,61,900
- Yamaha Ray ZR 125 FI – Rs 2,51,900