Yamaha Crux

Yamaha Crux OverView

India Yamaha has a couple of horses in its stable but it got the desired success with the launch of Yamaha Crux in the market. The main reason behind its success is its low-price and higher mileage with Yamaha brand name.

Yamaha Crux is an entry-level bike that inherits 106cc of powerplant; even most popular bikes of Hero Honda do not have this engine capacity. The engine of the Yamaha Crux mills out a top power of 7.6 PS at 7,500 rpm and generates a peak torque of 7.85 Nm at 6,000 rpm. In view to use it engine output in a better way, the company has fitted it with 4 speed manual gearbox along with multiplate clutch.

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India Yamaha has a couple of horses in its stable but it got the desired success with the launch of Yamaha Crux in the market. The main reason behind its success is its low-price and higher mileage with Yamaha brand name.

Yamaha Crux is an entry-level bike that inherits 106cc of powerplant; even most popular bikes of Hero Honda do not have this engine capacity. The engine of the Yamaha Crux mills out a top power of 7.6 PS at 7,500 rpm and generates a peak torque of 7.85 Nm at 6,000 rpm. In view to use it engine output in a better way, the company has fitted it with 4 speed manual gearbox along with multiplate clutch.

The Yamaha Crux features standard braking system and suspension system, it also comes with analogue instrument panel as well. The front and rear brakes are of dia 130mm drum type; Yamaha Crux has front telescopic and rear swing arm type shock absorbers.

Let me tell you that Yamaha Crux has not possesses stunning looks or eye-catching graphics but it still becomes choice of the mass due to its quality and competitive price tag. From front view to rear view, Yamaha Crux looks pretty simple with sober colour scheme.

Yamaha Crux Designing

The Yamaha Crux is a commute segment bike which impressed a good number of customers across the country. The overall height 0f the Yamaha Crux is 2,000 mm, width 735mm and 1,075mm. It has a ground clearance of 160mm while it's wheelbase is of 1260mm.

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Yamaha Crux has got wonderful size of rim, it is 18 inch that ensures greater performance in off-road riding. The Yamaha Crux possesses multi-spoke rim only for ease of repairing. The bike has front 2.50x18” 4 PR and rear 2.75x18” 6 PR. This tyre specification is not impressive but solve the purpose at a great extant.

As far as the looks of the Yamaha Crux goes, it looks sober and gentle among others in competition. The bike has not been decorated with a lot of panels, graphics or fake covers rather it has simple and cool appearance which is backed by its proven engine.

The front view of the Yamaha Crux speaks about the simplicity of the machine, it has a multi-reflector headlamp without cover or wind screen. Front turn indicators are placed at its regular slot. The bike, Yamaha Crux, boasts of chrome finish full size front mud-guard that make us remember old two-wheelers of our times.

Just upside of the headlamp, a 'B' shaped instrument panel is located horizontally. The meter console of Yamaha Crux has twin dials, one has general indicators including front/rear turn indicators, high beam and the other dial has speedo in it. The fuel tank of the Yamaha Crux is flat and wide, it has body colour plus modern graphics. The graphics job is similar in both shaded. The fuel tank design gives support for knee recess as well.

Just after the fuel tank of Yamaha Crux, a long and flat seat is fitted at which maximum three passengers can sit if necessary. Yamaha Crux is blessed other comfort features like footrest, footpeg, rear grab rail cum luggage carrier. Yamaha Crux sports multi-spoke wheels that are of 18 inch long. They give the bike a classic look. Yamaha Crux comes with bold tail lamp and broad rear cowl.

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let's move over the topic of comfort in Yamaha Crux. Commuter bikes in India are basically made for comfort and good mileage as these bikes are brought by masses. So Yamaha Crux has been equipped with a comfortable seat that is long and flat enough that allows us to have more than two passengers at a time with ease. However, there is no issue when you ride it with one rider and a passenger. Yamaha Crux do have footpegs and footrest for the convenience of the rider and pillion. The seating position is upright that is quite comfortable whether it is a city ride or long ride. You have enough knee recess, easy reach of handlebars and comfy seat.

Yamaha Crux Engine And Performance

Yamaha's commuter bike, Yamaha Crux is powered by a 4 stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, ari cooled, 2 valve powertrain with a displacement of 106cc. This compact but responsive powertrain produces a top power of 7.6 PS at 7,500 rpm and develops a peak torque of 7.85 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Yamaha Crux sports a 11 liters of fuel tank for long drive and city riding. You can have a mileage of around 62.3 kmpl in city.

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Yamaha two-wheelers are being loaded with tested, proven and reliable components and it also proves when customer reports come. This time Yamaha gave birth to a fresh issue that named as Yamaha Crux. This baby has a heart of 106cc and supported by a combination of 4 stroke, air cooled, single cylinder, 2 valve and SOHC.

The powerful mill of the Yamaha Crux is capable enough to belt out a maximum power of 7.6 PS at 7,500 rpm and pumps out a top torque of 7.85 Nm at 6,000 rpm. With the active support of its 4 speed gearbox, it takes only 9.1 seconds to chase 0-60kmph sprint. Whereas you can enjoy a top speed of 93 kmph as well.

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India Yamaha has loaded Yamaha Crux with a small but proven powertrain that is of 106cc, it incorporates a 4 stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve engine. The mill of the Yamaha Crux delivers a top power of 7.6 PS at 7,500 rpm and produces a maximum torque of 7.85 Nm at 6,000 rpm.

The Yamaha Crux has been installed with a smooth 4 speed gearbox along with wet, multi plate coil spring clutch. This powertrain configuration ensures greater mileage, power, performance and acceleration. Even you will not feel vibration at higher speed as Hero Honda's and Bajaj's commuter bikes in India.

Yamaha Crux Braking And Handling

If we talk about the handling of Yamaha Crux, we need to check the required features of the bike as it has all the features, one has to check them for their performance. The Yamaha Crux is available with both side drum brakes, both are of dia 130mm. These shoe type brakes are not recommended in rainy season or slippery surface otherwise this braking system works well. However, you are advised to use both brakes at the same time to get positive results.

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India Yamaha fitted Yamaha Crux with good suspensions that not only make your ride butter-smooth but also assits to get balance on road. Yamaha Crux has been loaded with front telescopic fork and rear swing arm type shock absorbers. This blending of suspensions provides desired results and ensures silky riding on even bad roads.

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Yamaha Crux Colors

The Yamaha Crux has got neat and clean image with a few body colour and graphics. It is available in two cool colours that are black and maroon. The designers of the company chose to paint the body colour and modern graphics at fuel tank and side panels.

Yamaha Crux Pros

Great mileage, smooth gearbox, no vibration.

Yamaha Crux Cons

Poor looks, bad barking system, not appealing.