Yamaha RayZR 125 Street Rally: Pros, Cons And Should You Buy One?
Does the bigger engine transplant make the sporty-looking RayZR 125 Street Rally a better overall proposition?
Does the bigger engine transplant make the sporty-looking RayZR 125 Street Rally a better overall proposition?
In December 2019, Yamaha decided to graduate from the 110cc to the 125cc scooter segment with two scooters: the gorgeous Fascino 125 and the sporty Yamaha RayZR 125. The latter is also available in a rugged-looking variant, the Yamaha RayZR 125 Street Rally, which we got a chance to sample. Here’s what we have to say about the scooter:
The Pros:
Extremely light weight
The Yamaha RayZR 125 Street Rally weighs just 99kg kerb, making it the lightest scooter in the segment. This makes it easy to manoeuvre in tight parking spaces. The accessible 785mm seat height makes it easy to manage even for shorter riders.
Fuel-efficient motor
The light kerb weight also plays a big role in enhancing the mileage of the fuel-injected 125cc air-cooled engine. In fact, in our tests, it returned a segment-leading 66.23kmpl in the city. Even the highway mileage stands at an equally impressive 56.28kmpl.
Powerful brakes
The 190mm front disc and rear drum in the Yamaha RayZR Street Rally offer sharp stopping power without unsettling the scooter, even during panic braking. The feel and feedback from the levers are great too. This, coupled with the grippy block pattern tyres, helps the scooter come to a halt from 60kmph in just 21.91m.
The Cons:
Wobbly rear suspension
The Yamaha RayZR 125 Street Rally comes with a telescopic front fork and a single rear shock absorber. The latter is tuned to be a little too soft. While it irons out bumps and bad roads with aplomb, it tends to make the scooter feel wallowy over larger speed breakers. That being said, it does regain composure rather quickly.
Not exactly feature packed
The Yamaha RayZR 125 does not get an external fuel filler or an underseat boot light. Even the USB charging port is available only as an option. The headlamp too is a halogen unit and not LED. It does not get a parking brake even as an option. The tachometer on the instrument cluster doesn’t really make sense since it’s an automatic scooter. Instead, Yamaha could’ve offered a real-time/average mileage indicator, like the one on the Honda Activa 125.
Should you buy one?
The Yamaha RayZR 125 does all the important things quite well. It is incredibly fuel-efficient, light to manoeuvre, looks sporty, and handles fairly well. All in all, at Rs 73,530 (ex-showroom Delhi), Yamaha has made a well-rounded 125cc scooter that offers great value for money. Sure, there are a few niggles, but they can be easily rectified in the next update.
Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid User Reviews
- Excellent mileageIf anyone is looking for a good mileage scooter, this would be the best option you may have in market. Also go with the street rally edition because it looks very good. Yamaha has a bit expensive parts but this scooter parts are quite cheap in price which makes this good option. Overall experience with this bike is good.Read More8 6
- value of moneyThe Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid offers a 99kg lightweight frame that makes city flicking effortless. The hybrid engine provides punchy low-end torque and impressive real-world mileage of 55–65 kmpl. While sporty and agile, its LCD is basic and the under seat storage is tight for large helmets and finally good for performance.Read More11 18
- The Yamaha rideThis scooter is no less than a bike, as it has 125 cc engine and can run really fast on city roads. I am a student and it really is satisfying and sufficient for me to ride this scooter from home to my classes and college. The mileage is also superb and it does not need much maintenance cost. There is just one problem, that there is no problem.Read More13 28
- Good bike for daily use and comfortI chose this bike because it offers a good balance of mileage, comfort and performance. It is suitable for daily office commuting as well as weekend highway rides. The design is clean and practical. The ride quality has been smooth and comfortable so far. Suspension handles bad roads well and the bike feels stable at higher speeds. Engine performance is refined and mileage is satisfactory. I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone who is looking for a practical and comfortable option for daily use. It is very easy to handle, which makes it ideal for riding in city traffic as well as on crowded roads. The bike feels well balanced, so both new riders and experienced riders can control it confidently without any difficulty.Read More12 16
- Feedback on YamahaZR 125 Fi HybridGood Mileage, very comfort in riding. Amazing for local roads and highways as well. It has good features in terms of digital connectivity, also looks little sporty which makes it different from other scooty. Very smooth, didn't felt any trouble so far during my 5 month journey. Pick up is very smooth, you can maintain a good milege at 40-70 kmhr speed. 2 people can easily travel without having any discomfort. Value for money and comfort. Straight away buy it if you look for comfort riding with good mileage and digital connectivity. Also it has a good price range and compete with top scooties in the market. Best variant so far in the scooty segment from Yamaha.Read More11 20
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