Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid Review: Photo Gallery
Does the fancy segment-first tech make it a better overall proposition than its predecessor? Find out in our image gallery
Does the fancy segment-first tech make it a better overall proposition than its predecessor? Find out in our image gallery
At the launch event of the Yamaha FZ-X, the Japanese manufacturer surprised us with the unveiling of the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid. It is the country’s first hybrid scooter and the only one of its kind in the current scooter segment. Do the hybrid system and new features make it a better product overall? We explain in images:
The silhouette of the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid is still the curvy one as before. The new black colour scheme with gold highlights really brings out the scooter’s retro flair.
Yamaha has updated the scooter with an all-LED headlamp, which looks much more modern than the older halogen unit. Its spread and throw are good but the brightness levels aren’t as much as the LED headlamp on the Suzuki Access 125.
The instrument cluster is now a fully digital unit unlike the analogue layout in its predecessor. It shows all the run-of-the-mill information, but we’d have liked it better if it featured details like real-time mileage and distance-to-empty readouts. More importantly, it also gets smartphone connectivity in the higher-end variants, which lets the rider access features such as answer back, ride history, last parked location, hazard lights, and parking records.
The overall fit and finish levels of the switchgear as well as the body panels feel better than the Yamahas of the past.
The biggest update is its powertrain. Now it gets a mild-hybrid system, thanks to the electric motor that assists the scooter when it accelerates from standstill.
In our tests, it accelerated from 0-80kmph in 16.89 seconds, which is 0.95 seconds quicker than the 2020 model. There’s a healthy mid-range torque boost, making the engine feel sporty.
Thanks to the healthier mid-range and hybrid tech, the mileage figures in the city have also gone up. In our tests, it returned 68.75kmpl, which is 2.83kmpl more than the 2020 model.
While the 2020 Fascino offered a supple ride quality, this one’s a tad firm. The bumps can be clearly felt, and the rear monoshock’s harsh rebound tends to heave you off if you aren’t careful while riding over bumps.
While the braking hardware has remained unchanged, the brake lever feel in the dealer scooter felt a bit spongy as it may not have bled properly. We’ll be able to gauge its efficacy better once we get our hands on the media unit.
Despite the new features, the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid still tips the scales at 99kg, making it by far the lightest scooter in its class. This makes it a breeze to manoeuvre in traffic or in tight parking spots.
All in all, the new features in the Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid have made the scooter a much better offering than its predecessor. While its suspension re-tune is a bit of a bummer, the updated Fascino is still good enough if you’re looking for a snazzy-looking, light, agile and fuel-efficient 125cc scooter.
Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid (2019-2025) User Reviews
- one of the most easiest scooters overallIt is one of the smoothest and most nimble handling scooters available in the market with a strong competition it offers a very good accessibility for new riders as well as the friendly nature makes it easy to ride in everyday traffic. the positive thing of this scooter is the handling, it is very easy to handle in heavy traffic, even with travelling a small amount of household goods, also the smoothness of the vehicle, negative points will be it has stiff suspension and under seat fuel filling system which cannot be accessible to the most. yes the bike can be recommended to a new rider or who wants overall comfort, mileage and easy going nature if the scooter, also one must consider the pricing, though it falls in a premium segment the features are comparatively less, but has very strong points to balance out.Read More
- Good driving with pillion .Good driving with pillion. Nice pickup power, must maintain periodically without fail or it will issue its mileage and performance. Good option for daily based and long rides without much shivering of handels in the road. Boot space is limited in the front area in of the disadvantages, otherwise it’s a good to go option.Read More2 1
- FEEDBACK ON FASCINO 1252025 January I have purchased this fascino 125 vehicle, very comfortable journey and nice experience while riding in this scooter but cost is little more expensive in my opinion. It would better if it can affordable at low budget. This is eco friendly vehicle. I have ride this vehicle almost 5,000 km very nice experience. I felt very easy to control, less weight easy to turn suddenly, good budget friendly vehicle, very smooth while riding no shaking or vibration. Yes, I will definitely recommend to my family, Relatives and friends. I'll constantly and frequently using this vehicle to my office and home and city commute, no worries it also good for long travel so no worries less maintenance charges.Read More5 7
- Review after 4 years of ridingFor Looks and spacious, because of the hybrid system , bluetooth connectivity, other scooter have classy but i selected for over all features, other scooters does not offers many features at that time. Engine get noisy within 300 km if we have habbit of sudden throttling and habit of rash driving so bike must be handled slow and gradual increase in throttle then we wont get any noise,it will settle after several km of slow and steady throttling, speedometer wire get become faulty 6 months once , scooter will accelerate itself after 6 month because of some fault in accelerator wire at fist it will 10 km/h then if we did not fix it with mechanic it will gradually increase and go upto 40 km/h when we start the bike its act a cruise control but we need do unwanted breaking and loss in mileage, breaks must be periodically tightened other it will become loose, I do not have experience with other bike hence this is my first bike I do not have any experience with other scooters so I do not have knowledge and experience to comment about this , bike have good pickup once we reached a speed of 40 to 60 km per hour then we can over take anything without any lag , but at first 40 km we will feel rubber band effect .Read More1 6
- it can be a choice but not so good choice 😁the speed meter wire is not up to the mark.. every pot hole feels like you got into it and the front wheel touches the protector so it makes noise. the real world mileage for an average driver would come down to 50kmpl. Not suitable for heavy weight drivers. Take it only if you like the design. should consider other options before you take it.Read More3 1