Yamaha Zuma

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Zuma

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1997-2005, 2008
Class	Scooter
Engine	49 cc air-cooled, carbureted 2-stroke, electronic ignition Bore x stroke: 40.0 mm x 39.2 mm Compression ratio: 7.0:1
Transmission	V-belt automatic
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Single shock
Brakes	Front: 115mm disc Rear: drum
Tires	Front: 120/90-10 Rear 130/90-10
Wheelbase	50.2 in (1275.1 mm)
Dimensions	L 74.4 in (1889.8 mm) W 27.8 in (706.1 mm) H 43.7 in (1110 mm)
Seat height	30.1 in (764.5 mm)
Fuel capacity	1.5 US gallons (5.7 l)
Similar	Honda Ruckus

The Zuma is an air cooled 49cc two-stroke motor scooter made by Yamaha Motor Company. It is known as the Yamaha BW's outside of the United States.

1 Model Information
2 Fuel Economy
3 See also
4 Resources
5 External links

[edit] Model Information

The Zuma features a 14mm Teikei carburetor with automatic choke, reed-valve induction, a fan-assisted cooling system, a Yamaha exclusive Autolube Oil Injection System with an easy-to-read indicator light located on instrument panel which alerts rider when oil level gets low, and electric starting with backup kick start.

Also featured are five spoke cast wheels with low-profile 120/90-10 front and 130/90-10 rear tires. The front fork has 2.6 inches of travel, and rear shock has 2.4 inches of travel. The scooter also has 155mm hydraulic front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.

Aggressive styling makes for a sporty profile for a scooter. Under the Zuma's dual seat resides a modest storage compartment, and the rear cargo rack has a stainless finish and has extensions that double as passenger grabrails. Bug-eyed dual headlights mounted atop the fairing for improved visibility; the headlights have a single low beam but dual high beams. The instrument panel has turn signal, high beam and a low-oil indicator light.

The Zuma can carry up to 315 lb (143 kg) of passengers and cargo.

[edit] Fuel Economy

The United States Environmental Protection Agency mileage estimates for the Zuma are up to 123mpg, depending upon how it is ridden, maintenance, road conditions, cargo, and driver/passenger weight.