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Eric

Omaha, Nebraska

Reviewed on August 15, 2005

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5.0
I've had my Zuma since October of 2003 and I've put almost 1700 miles on her. She's been ridden during the winter months in SD on city streets and in the Black Hills of SD offroading in the heat of late July. I upgraded the engine to a 72cc kit with a handmade Italian exhaust with a bigger carb. I've had my s... read more
I've had my Zuma since October of 2003 and I've put almost 1700 miles on her. She's been ridden during the winter months in SD on city streets and in the Black Hills of SD offroading in the heat of late July. I upgraded the engine to a 72cc kit with a handmade Italian exhaust with a bigger carb. I've had my share of problems with the upgrades, but they've been worth it, especially everytime I ride it in town and beat cars with her. All-in-all a darn good machine built by Yamaha.
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Mister Ed

Aurora, Colorado

Reviewed on August 22, 2004

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5.0
We purchased a pair of Yamaha Vino 125s in Denver in May of 2004. We now have 400 miles on each of them. They have proven to be reliable, comfortable and practical. The under seat storage area is HUGE. Perfect for trips to the video store, hardware store and Taco Bell. The hook at the front of the seat i... read more
We purchased a pair of Yamaha Vino 125s in Denver in May of 2004. We now have 400 miles on each of them. They have proven to be reliable, comfortable and practical. The under seat storage area is HUGE. Perfect for trips to the video store, hardware store and Taco Bell. The hook at the front of the seat is big and strong, great for 3 or even 4 grocery bags. Gas mileage is about 45 MPG. Not as great as you would think for 125cc 4-strokes. The gas tank at about 1.3 gal is dinky. They handle well and stop great. So far they have started perfectly, virtually every single time. Acceleration up to 20 to 25 mph is about like most cars do, but it's slower after that. Aurora, Colorado, is fairly flat but you can sure tell when you are on a rise of any type when you have only a 7.6 hp motor. Average real world top cruising speed for me is normally around 43 mph. My wife being 80 lbs lighter can average 47 mph or so. We can get 53 mph or so on downgrades or with a decent tail wind. We hit 62 mph once with both elements in our favor and it was great that the brakes, tires, and suspension handled the speed nicely. I've been on other scooters where the chassis and brakes and tires could not handle added downhill speeds with confidence. Unless a miracle happens after they are "fully broken in" I recommend that you not believe the 55 mph or 60 mph stories you sometimes hear about the Vino 125s. They are very good scooters. Tons of fun. Lots of nice comments from passers by, but they DO NOT do highway speeds. With no transmission engaged, remember that these scooters can always roll. You cannot park them pointing downhill either direction or they can roll off the sidestand. They have a centerstand (and a kick starter) but we've never used them. The handlebar and seat locks work great.... all from the ignition switch, too! The paint (ours are silver) and chrome is holding up very nicely so far. The lighting is absolutely top notch. Riding a Yamaha Vino 125 in the dark is no problem. We give the Yamaha Vino 125 "5 stars" in every regard.... as long as the REAL WORLD average top speed of about 45mph is suitable for your needs.
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devon

ardmore , Pennsylvania

Reviewed on June 5, 2004

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5.0
In reviewing this bike I would first like to give my readers a little background on my history as a rider. I have wanted a motorcycle ever since I was little. Unlike most children I never wanted a dirt bike, I was always more of a pavement person. Well, it was two months ago when I was at my house thinking... read more
In reviewing this bike I would first like to give my readers a little background on my history as a rider. I have wanted a motorcycle ever since I was little. Unlike most children I never wanted a dirt bike, I was always more of a pavement person. Well, it was two months ago when I was at my house thinking it was going to be just another boring birthday. Well, when I walked up to my house after school on friday I was amazed. There was my yamaha Vino sitting there, waiting for me. My dad had purchased it used from a young guy in the city who had purchased it new a year earlier and had only put 140 miles on it. Well needless to say I hit the streets. I bought a helmet and some glasses,(eye Protection), and I was riding. Although the vino isn't much of a performer or cruiser that doesn't mean that you can't "cruise" on it. And, it also performs quite well for only having 50cc's. So, I enjoyed riding my scooter all weekend, discovering many great areas to ride that were close to my house, had great scenery, and also had entertaining roads on which to ride on,(I love hugging the curves on my vino). Before the weekend was over I had put 160 miles on it! Well, I'm still enjoying my vino and I love the looks I get from people. I've just derestricted the exauhst and let me tell you what, when it comes to cruising in dry weather it will go around 37mph. Also, the most interesting thing is the increase of acceleration. It's phenomonal what deristricting the exauhst will do for you in the accelaration department! I would recomend the Vino to anyone who wants an easy to ride and extremely fun scooter. I plan on moving up to a Honda 250cc rebel in about 5 months, but I will still keep my vino and I will continue to ride it to work and school.
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jason thompson

gosport, Indiana

Reviewed on May 25, 2004

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5.0
Great machine! I grew up riding mopeds and my first one was one of those pedal type. Just recently I purchaced a zuma 49cc scooter, as I don't have a drivers licence and one is not required. Wow... was I surprised! The pure power of this scooter was a far cry from the others I've had. I would recommend this s... read more
Great machine! I grew up riding mopeds and my first one was one of those pedal type. Just recently I purchaced a zuma 49cc scooter, as I don't have a drivers licence and one is not required. Wow... was I surprised! The pure power of this scooter was a far cry from the others I've had. I would recommend this scooter to any onw who wants to get around town and go crusing. And don't let the size fool you either, it has some power to it!
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Paul

Cleveland, Ohio

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

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4.0
Well winter has lost its lock on NE Ohio. I got a chance to go on a scoot today. My Zuma continues to impress me with its ride ability and cornering prowess not to mention the excellent brakes. It seems like once you fill the oil and gas tanks you could go forever. It even keeps up with moderately fast (Up to... read more
Well winter has lost its lock on NE Ohio. I got a chance to go on a scoot today. My Zuma continues to impress me with its ride ability and cornering prowess not to mention the excellent brakes. It seems like once you fill the oil and gas tanks you could go forever. It even keeps up with moderately fast (Up to 40mph) traffic. On a steep uphill it will drop to 25-30. I try not to keep it pegged too long but with only 49cc and a strong headwind I was working her to keep up in the 35mph zone today. What it really likes to do is cruise at 25-30. This thing can really corner. The seat is spacious although I seem to hit it at the hump for the passenger. Under seat storage hold a full-face helmet, gloves and the other storage will hold a soda or water bottle. I also got the basket that fits on the rack in the back. It was only 20 bucks and expanded the storage some more. I plan on getting the windshield, as here it's pretty cold. In this class of scooter this is the one to beat. Paul
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Don

Dunkirk, Indiana

Reviewed on March 7, 2004

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5.0
I bought my Zuma brand new. As soon as I got it I let it set on the stand and idle for about 2 hours. I varied the rpm up and down several times. I did this to "break" the engine in. I then rode it like I wanted it to runFAST!!! Full throttle most of the time. I put 1700 Miles on it last summer an... read more
I bought my Zuma brand new. As soon as I got it I let it set on the stand and idle for about 2 hours. I varied the rpm up and down several times. I did this to "break" the engine in. I then rode it like I wanted it to runFAST!!! Full throttle most of the time. I put 1700 Miles on it last summer and it ran just great, about 47 mph or more. Please believe me when I say 99 mpg. I couldn't believe it either. But I am getting that mpg on High Test gas. As soon as I got it I put a NGK plug in it and it lasted well all 1700 miles. This is NOT a scooter for young ones. It's a little too much for them I think. Be Careful.
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Chris Herford

Greensboro, North Carolina

Reviewed on February 29, 2004

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5.0
A great little scooter on two wheels, I have had this 2003 for less than a year and have found it to be quite reliable and durable. I have also found that it does get 70 miles to the gallon. I have thoroughly enjoyed the use of this little machine and haven't gotten tired of it yet. It has gotten me more inte... read more
A great little scooter on two wheels, I have had this 2003 for less than a year and have found it to be quite reliable and durable. I have also found that it does get 70 miles to the gallon. I have thoroughly enjoyed the use of this little machine and haven't gotten tired of it yet. It has gotten me more interested in something on two wheels and wanting more and hopefully wanting to upgrade to something a lot stronger. It's a great little machine to get someone ready to try out something bigger and better, but I don't think that anyone can totally give up on the purchase of this little machine. It's a lot of fun to ride not only for pure enjoyment but to get you to where you want to get to around town.
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Lyle Johnson

Burlington, Vermont

Reviewed on January 30, 2004

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5.0
I modified mine the first two weeks I owned it. First was the power restrictor, and then the speed restrictor. About an hour for both jobs. The thing is so light I was able to lift it up onto my workbench. 75mpg and 40MPH is what it will do but the utility is great. Convenient free parking anywhere and lots o... read more
I modified mine the first two weeks I owned it. First was the power restrictor, and then the speed restrictor. About an hour for both jobs. The thing is so light I was able to lift it up onto my workbench. 75mpg and 40MPH is what it will do but the utility is great. Convenient free parking anywhere and lots of attention. Mine's black, just like the picture. $100 a year to insure. Very affordable.
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Paul RM80

Cleveland, Ohio

Reviewed on October 14, 2003

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4.0
We recently purchased two of these and I couldn't be happier with them. Top end is about 40 on flat land but it will climb some pretty impressive hills. The suspension is stiff enough and the front disc brake is light years above the drums on the competition. The only other scooter that I could compare it to ... read more
We recently purchased two of these and I couldn't be happier with them. Top end is about 40 on flat land but it will climb some pretty impressive hills. The suspension is stiff enough and the front disc brake is light years above the drums on the competition. The only other scooter that I could compare it to is the Elite 80, of course a 80cc will have more torque than the zuma but I think the Zuma has a better chassis! But I couldn't give the 5 star rating because it is only 50 cc. If it had 100cc 2 cycle it would be perfect. Maybe the new Vino 125 fills this niche. I'll go look at them in the spring or this winter. All in all a great little scoot when you really consider what it really is.
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Tyler

Anderson, Indiana

Reviewed on September 30, 2003

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5.0
I received my Zuma in April of 2003. This scooter is awesome. I love the power it has. It has awesome power for a 49cc scooter. The display panel is excellent and convenient. The off-road tires give it a sporty look and provides great traction for those sharp turns. The other great feature about the Zum... read more
I received my Zuma in April of 2003. This scooter is awesome. I love the power it has. It has awesome power for a 49cc scooter. The display panel is excellent and convenient. The off-road tires give it a sporty look and provides great traction for those sharp turns. The other great feature about the Zuma is the sturdy handlebars for the passenger to hold on to. I recommend getting the Yamaha Zuma!
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