The popularity of two-wheeled vehicles with a small engine capacity is growing. On the Russian market you can find models of various manufacturers from around the world. The equipment made in Japan is always famous for quality, reliability and durability. One of the world leaders in the sale of scooters is the Japanese company Yamaha Moto Company. Many other manufacturers are guided by its products. It occupies the market thirty percent of all motorcycle sales.
A striking representative of the manufacturer's lineup is the Yamaha Grand Axis 100, the technical characteristics of which classify it as a motorcycle. That is why this scooter needs paperwork and a driver’s license to drive vehicles.
Model Features
The Yamaha Grand Axis 100 resembles its "little brother" with a volume of fifty dice. Only a speedometer with a larger scale (up to one hundred kilometers per hour) and a large cover of the CVT gearbox catches your eye.
Another feature is one lock on all bike systems. It is used to turn on the ignition, lock the steering wheel, turn on the anti-theft lock, open the trunk (hidden under the seat).
The dynamics of the Yamaha Grand Axis 100 are similar to other models in this class. But as for fuel and oil consumption, there are differences. In this model, due to the installed exhaust catalyst, the consumption of gasoline and oil increases.
Yamaha Grand Axis 100: powertrain specifications
The Minarelli two-stroke engine is installed on the motorcycle of this model. The same motor is used for the Aerox-100 and BWS-100 models. Its power is ten horsepower at seven thousand revolutions per minute.
The engine capacity is 101 centimeter cubic. One cylinder with a size of 52 millimeters. The piston stroke is 47.6 mm. Fuel is supplied according to the carburetor principle. At four thousand revolutions per minute, the maximum torque is 9.6 nM.
Air cooling system. Electric engine start. There is a kick starter.
Chassis, transmission and brakes
CVT with automatic transmission and chain drive. The front suspension is represented by a telescopic fork (26 millimeters). Rear mounted shock absorber. The stroke of the front fork is seventy millimeters, the rear fork is only fifty millimeters.
The front wheel disc brake system. The diameter of the disc is 155 millimeters. A drum with a diameter of 135 millimeters is mounted on the rear wheel.
Wheel tires twelve inches in diameter. Front wheel 110/70, rear 120/70.
The length of the bike Yamaha Grand Axis 100 is 1850 millimeters. Its width is 680 millimeters. Total height 1085 mm. The height of the saddle with its minimum position of 770 millimeters. The wheelbase is 1275 millimeters. Minimum ground clearance of 110 millimeters.
With such dimensions, the motorcycle weighs 93 kilograms. Dry weight 89 kilograms. The volume of the fuel tank is six and a half liters. The capacity of the oil tank is 1.2 liters.
The scooter allows you to transport another passenger with the driver.
Yamaha Grand Axis 100: reviews
Opinions of scooter owners differ. Many are completely satisfied with the characteristics of a two-wheeled "friend." Others are trying in every way to modify it and adjust it "for themselves."
Scooter is good during operation. Maintenance is easy. Most spare parts are similar to other models and are interchangeable with them. The vehicle is suitable for tuning. It can affect both the appearance and technical characteristics. Replacing individual parts of the power unit increases the power of the motor. Accordingly, the maximum speed also increases. And she, it is worth noting, in the base model is about eighty kilometers per hour.
Of the ongoing repair work, the transmission is most often changed, the catalyst is removed, the carburetor is adjusted. The main types of work are carried out in order to increase the same maximum speed. A small amount of repairs allows you to get a motorcycle with the necessary characteristics. And this is possible in comparison with low financial costs.
As can be seen from the above, the Yamaha Grand Axis 100 motorcycle is a good option for movement. It is economical, accelerates to eighty kilometers, allows two to ride.