Yamaha Nouvo
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. |
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| Also called | Yamaha Nouvo S in Malaysia Yamaha Nouvo MX in Thailand Yamaha Nouvo RC in Vietnam Yamaha Nouvo Z in Indonesia Yamaha Neo in Brazil |
| Production | 2002-present |
| Successor | Yamaha Nouvo Elegance |
| Class | Moped CVT, Underbone |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Related | Yamaha e-Go in Malaysia Yamaha Mio in Thailand |
| Similar | Honda Click Modenas Passion |
Yamaha Nouvo[1] also known as Yamaha Nouvo S in Malaysia, Yamaha Nouvo RC in Vietnam, Yamaha Nouvo MX[2] in Thailand and Yamaha Nouvo Z in Indonesia is a small CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) underbone bodied motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company.
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[edit] Design concept
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Yamaha engineers specially developed the frame with the same or higher level of rigidity as a moped bike in order to achieve a moped-like ride and good handling performance but also have the same level of comfort as a scooter. Powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC 2-valve single-cylinder engine which is characterized by its strong torque in the mid-to low-speed range, the Nouvo is designed and engineered by Yamaha to answer the needs of the ASEAN market in all aspects.
[edit] Main features
- An easy to use SOHC 115cc engine with CVT - The engine features a 50 x 57.9mm bore x stroke and a compression ratio of 8.8:1 that puts out a max. power output of 6.54kW/8,000rpm and a max. torque of 8.63N-m/7,000 rpm. These performance specs ensure a comfortable ride and lively performance in stop-and-go urban traffic conditions.
- BS type carburetor by Mikuni - The Nouvo uses Mikuni BS25/1 type carburetor to ensure good response, performance and combustion efficiency of the engine.
- 16-inch wheels front and rear - To provide good running performance even on poor road surfaces, this fact is based on extensive studies of conditions of use in the ASEAN region by Yamaha R&D team.
- New-design frame with moped-level rigidity - These design will optimizing the balance of the caster, trail and fork offset so that it can give a great straight-line stability and nimble handling.
[edit] Special edition (2007)
After a huge success in the markets, Yamaha Motor Company in Vietnam has release a special edition model for their market in 2007, this model known as Yamaha Nouvo Limited[3]. It features newly design V-shape headlight and newly body stripes but the engine specification is still remain the same with all Nouvo series that available. This model only comes with two colors design - White Wolf and Black Knight.
[edit] New edition (2008)
On February 2008 Yamaha Motor Company in Thailand has launch new Nouvo Elegance for their market, the major changes in this motorcycle are the engine, the engine power are now has increase from 115cc to 135cc (11 horsepower). In addition, the engine block are now made from DiASil (die-cast aluminum cylinder) which is more lightweight while giving it a theorically power-to-weight ratio, to eliminate engine overheating while long journey, liquid-cooled radiator are now installed at the right side of the engine, as a result it giving more performance and reliability to the engine.[4]
[edit] Specifications
| 2002[1] | 2004[2] with SE | 2008[4] | |
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| Engine | |||
| Type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve | Liquid-cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2-valve with DiASil engine block | |
| Displacement | 115 cc | 135 cc | |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | ||
| Bore x Stroke | 50 x 57.9 mm | ||
| Carburetion | Mikuni BS25/1 type carburetor | Mikuni BS26/1 type carburetor | |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 | |
| Power | 6.54kW (8.9 PS)/8,000rpm | N/A | |
| Torque | 8.63N-m (0.88kgf-m)/7,000rpm | N/A | |
| Final Drive | V-belt drive | ||
| Starting system | Electric and Kick duo | ||
| Ignition | DC-CDI | ||
| Lubrication | Wet sump | ||
| Transmission | Stepless CVT (automatic) | ||
| Chassis | |||
| Frame type | Steel tube / Underbone | ||
| Brakes/Front | 220 mm single disc with 2 pot caliper disc brake | ||
| Brakes/Rear | 130 mm diameter drum brake | ||
| Suspension/Front | Kayaba telescopic fork | ||
| Suspension/Rear | swingarm with Kayaba twin-tube shock absorber | ||
| Tires/Front | 70/90-16 with 16-inch spoked wheel | 70/90-16 with 16-inch tubeless alloy wheel | |
| Tires/Rear | 80/90-16 with 16-inch spoked wheel | 80/90-16 with 16-inch tubeless alloy wheel | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 1,935 mm | N/A | |
| Width | 675 mm | N/A | |
| Height | 1,070 mm | N/A | |
| Seat Height | 755 mm | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 1,280 mm | N/A | |
| Caster | 25 °00' | N/A | |
| Trail | 112 mm | N/A | |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.9 liter | N/A | |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.9 liter | N/A | |
| Dry weight/Curb weight | 96 kg/101 kg | 103 kg/108 kg | N/A |
| Other | |||
| Warranty | Production of the 1st generation Nouvo ended in 2004 | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) | Currently available in the Thai and Vietnamese markets |
[edit] External links
[edit] Official websites
- Yamaha Motor Co.,Ltd. (Japanese) and (English)
- Yamaha Neo CVT (Brazilian) Hotsite (Portuguese)
- Yamaha Motor (Thailand) Website (Thai)
- Yamaha Motor (Malaysia) Website (English)
- Yamaha Motor (Indonesia) Website (Indonesian)
- Yamaha Motor (Philippines) Website (English)
- Yamaha Motor (Vietnam) Website (Vietnamese)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Yamaha Global: News Releases April 2002 Release of the Yamaha Nouvo in the ASEAN markets
- ^ a b Yamaha Global: News Releases September 2004 New Yamaha Nouvo debuts on the Thai market
- ^ Yamaha Global: News Releases July 2007 Flagship model in Vietnam
- ^ a b Motorcycle Thailand: News Releases February 19 2008 New Yamaha Nouvo Elegance 135cc debuts on the Thai market
