February 20, 1997
On March 8, 1997, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. releases on the
Japanese market the new model Yamaha scooter
"Vino," a bike that integrates 1960s antique
styling sense with a high level of functional utility,
economy and riding performance.
The release of this new model will be accompanied by TV
and print ad campaigns featuring the popular Japanese
female singing duo "Puffy."
*Yamaha scooter "Vino"
This scooter will be marketed only in Japan and no
exports are planned at present.
Product Summary
A casual "retro fashion" look has become
popular today among young people in their teens and
twenties, and in recent years this trend has become
increasingly evident in the motorcycle and scooter market
as well. The retro trend can be seen in things like
monotone riding fashion and the recent popularity of
"half" helmets and goggles.
The new "Vino" has been developed around a
concept of combining a cute, attractive "retro"
look with solid basic utility and performance to answer
the needs of the young retro trend. In addition to its
excellent basic performance as a scooter, this model is
characterized by a look of full-bodied volume in the
chassis design, an attractive roundness to individual
parts and a sense of material quality in things like
chrome accents.
The name "Vino" means wine in Italian and has
been chosen to express a
sense of bright Latin character, beauty and class.
Main Features
Appealing "retro" style body
This model adopts a round-shaped headlight, a deep front
fender and saddle-type seat. Other parts have also been
given smooth, rounded lines that combine with the overall
full-bodied lines of the chassis to give it an expression
of cute, nostalgic attractiveness.
Outstanding functional utility
Features like an under-seat storage compartment large
enough for an extra-large size helmet, a bright 35/36.5 W
headlight, a 6-liter fuel tank and 1.3-liter oil tank
make the Vino an extremely utilitarian and convenient
vehicle to own and ride.
6.3 horsepower engine
This model adopts the same proven 6.3 horsepower engine
that has won such a high reputation on the Yamaha Jog
Aprio.
Other quality features
For added utility, performance and convenience, the Vino
also features
(1) a bottom-link front suspension for an extra
comfortable ride, (2) an easy to fill oil tank mouth, (3)
a chrome-plated rear-view mirror, (4) chrome handlebars,
(5) a quality-finish leg shield, (6) separate-unit
flashers and (7) independent speedometer and fuel gauge.
Technical Specifications
| Type / engine type |
A-5AU/3KJ |
Overall length x width x height
Seat height
Wheelbase
Minimum ground clearance
Dry weight / Wet weight |
1,620 x 630 x 1,005 mm
715 mm
1,150 mm
80 mm
65 / 70 kg |
| Fuel consumption (standard, flat road)
|
47 km/liter (30 km/h) |
Engine type
Cylinder arrangement
Displacement
Bore x stroke
Compression ratio
Maximum power (ISO)
Maximum torque
Starting system Electric
Engine oil capacity
Fuel tank capacity
Carburetion
Ignition system
Battery
|
Air-cooled 2-stroke,
crankcase reed valve
Single-cylinder
49 cc
40.0 x 39.2 mm
7.3:1
6.3 PS / 7000 rpm
0.67 kgf-m / 6.500 rpm
Lubrication Autolube
1.3 liter
6.0 liter
Y14P
C.D.I.
GT4B-5 (MF)
|
Primary / Secondary reduction ratios
Clutch type
Transmission type
Gear ratios
Frame type
Caster / Trail
Front / Rear tire size
Front / Rear brakes
Front / Rear suspension
Headlight |
3.692 / 3.230
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Single-speed automatic (V-belt type)
2.183 ~ 0.896
Backbone (pipe)
25(/69 mm
80/90 - 10 34J / 80/90 - 10 34J
Drum / Drum
Bottom link / Unit swing
Halogen bulb 12V, 35W / 36.5W |
*Coloring: Salt Lake Silver, Cosmic
Blue, Dark purplish red cocktail (red)
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