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Christmas is just around the corner, and so is the newly opened Yamaha Revzone in Dagupan. In this holiday season, Yamaha Motor Philippines strengthens its dedication to serving its riders. The latest Revzone in Northern Luzon, under its partner-dealer Guanzon Group of Companies, reaches out to the motorcycle enthusiasts in Pangasinan. ‘Tis the season to be merry, Pangasinense! Inspired by the YZONE Yamaha Flagship Shop, Revzone Dagupan has a lot to offer. Located in Purok 6, Lucao District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, the overall interior welcomes every visitor with all the Yamaha products. From commuter bikes allowing first-time users to begin their journey in Yamaha up to the top-of-the-line Sport machines for experienced riders, the facility has it all. For customer care and after-sales, the shop has committed spaces to fully enjoy the Yamaha Genuine Parts and Accessories providing a wide variety of choices, and there’s a Service area for th...

Yamaha has launched in the Philippines the all new NMAX 155 Connected / ABS accompanied by various updates, which includes a traction control system and a smartphone connectivity system via the Y-Connect app. FEATURES Meter Panel Digital Stop & Start System NMAX ABS ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Y-Connect Traction Control System Smart Key Electric Socket SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve Cylinder arrangement: Single Cylinder Displacement: 155 cm³ Bore & stroke: 58.0 x 58.7mm Compression ratio: 11.6:1 Maximum horse power: 11.3kW(15.4PS)/8000r/min Maximum torque: 13.9N・m(1.4kgf m)/6500r/min Starting system: Electric Starter Lubrication system: Wet sump Engine oil capacity: 1 Liter Fuel Supply System: Fuel Injection Clutch Type: Dry, centrifugal, shoe Transmission Type: V-belt automatic FRAMEWORK Frame type: Backbone Front Suspension: Telescopic fork Rear Suspension: Unit Swing Fron...

The Y-Connect is Yamaha’s latest innovation that connects man and machine digitally. This application is a brand exclusive that links your smart phone directly to your Yamaha motorcycle. These days there’s an app for everything. There’s one for banking, shopping, food delivery, games, exercise, mental health, movies and series, name it and there’s an app for it. But what about for your motorcycle? Yamaha started that off with the Rev Buddy and that’s for your servicing and purchasing needs. But for the company, that is not enough, and your experience can be elevated by connecting you and your machine like never before. This led to the creation of Y-Connect, the state-of-the-art application developed by Yamaha that links you with your motorcycle. WHAT IS THE Y-CONNECT APPLICATION? The Y-Connect application from Yamaha allows riders to link with their Yamaha motorcycles that have CCU (Communication Control Unit) Technology on their smart phon...

The 2021 Yamaha BW'S 125 adventure scooter boasts capability on roads of all sorts, with plenty of attitude for your daily commute. Beneath the sleek styling, the Yamaha BW'S 125 is built around a strong steel frame with fat, aggressive tires on cast aluminum wheels, tough suspension, and protective off-road-style brush deflectors and fork tube boots.  Powering the Yamaha BW'S 125 is a compact 125cc 4-stroke engine with 4 valves, a 10:1 compression ratio, ceramic-composite cylinder liner, and electronic fuel injection—giving this scooter modern reliability and economical performance. With an amazing 47.8 km/liter and a 6.1 liter fuel tank, you get plenty of range, too. A fully-automatic V-belt transmission and push-button electric starting make the Yamaha BW'S 125 super-convenient transportation. Standard center and side stands, along with a locking cover on the ignition switch, make it easy and secure to park, too. There’s r...

The 2021 Yamaha Sniper, also known as Exciter in Vietnam and Yamaha Y15ZR or “Y-Suku” in Malaysia, gets fresh upgrades and changes with many new details based on technologies from the YZF-R1 super sportbike. Among the refreshed looks of the 2021 Sniper are new body panels, with LED headlights and LED DRLs located below on the front cowl. The tail light and rear fenders comes in fresh forms carrying similar designs as that of the Yamaha YZF-R1 super bike. Powering the 2021 Yamaha Sniper is a single-cylinder 155 cc EFI, with SOCH Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) geared with a six-speed transmission with slip and assist clutch. It produces 17.7 hp at 9,500 rpm and 14.4 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. The 2021 Sniper also receives a sporty two-step design seat that comes with stylish stitchings all over. Underneath it is a new, larger fuel tank that fills 5.4-litres that can take the Sniper 2.09 liters per 100 kilometers. Going further down the c...

The new Yamaha Vinoora launches for the Taiwanese market integrating the new and old elements of "New" and "Retro", a sleek and cute scooter with the ladies of mobility in mind. The double-ring LED headlights and round taillights add a playful and funny expression, creating the exclusive visual symbol of the Vinoora, which gets a bit quirky as they resemble two cute, Minion eyes. The Yamaha Vinoora, with a fuel consumption of 57.7 km per liter, is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with CVT, an engine start-stop, a four-liter fuel tank, a disc brake up front, and a drum brake in the rear. To make it more convenient, there’s also a USB charging port onboard, perfect for charging phones on the go.  The Vinoora M variant, meanwhile, adds the British style of urban men, incorporating in its design a rear pillion grab rail, matte black paint, a brown seat cover, headlight guards, and chrome accents. ...

Yamaha releases the newest color range of its classic retro scooter, the Fino 125 series, as what could quite possibly be one of the most good looking scoot in its class by far. The 2021 Yamaha Fino 125 is designed as a more docile and tractable scooter so that it can be the right driving partner, especially for young women to support a more fashionable yet elegant driving style, especially during their weekends with friends. At present, Yamaha Fino's 125 cc model range consists of the Sporty, Premium and Grande, with the Premium version getting the three new color updates - the Black Espresso, which is a combination of black with Glossy Sakura Cooper, White Latte which accentuates the dominant white color and the latest is Creamy Gray, which is a combination of gray with Glossy Sakura Cooper. From a competitive standpoint, the Yamaha Fino's refreshed color variants isn't surprising, given the increase in ...

The Yamaha Nmax 125 scooter has been announced with a redesigned styling. Yamaha is taking the new NMAX 125 to the next level with a new body design featuring a stylish front cowl with dynamic new twin-eye style LED headlight and built-in position lights while the new LED tail light and integral front and rear flashers enhance the premium look and feel of Yamaha's ultimate entry level 125 scooter. The quiet running 125cc Blue Core Euro5 compliant consumes very little fuel and delivers strong acceleration while the larger capacity 7.1 liter fuel tank gives around 300 kilometers between refills.  The NMAX 125 is the first scooter to benefit from Yamaha's new Simple Communication Control Unit (SCCU) that keeps the rider informed and makes every ride more enjoyable. The 'MyRide' app can be downloaded to a smartphone and connects via Bluetooth. The app's 'parking locator' can also help a rider find his scooter by ...