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Loafer
11-16-2011, 06:22 AM
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Yamaha Y125 Moegi concept. What's not to like?

From the pages of Motorcycle Daily.
You see a lot of strange concepts displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show, but this one caught our eye. There is something charming/retro about this ultra lightweight, air cooled single from Yamaha. Although Yamaha isn’t saying, it doesn’t look like this machine could weigh more than 150 pounds. The tire sizes look like they come from a mountain bike/beach cruiser bicycle, so one would have to wonder how they would hold up to even semi-aggressive cornering. Nevertheless, if you value simplicity, this is an attractive concept.
Here is the sum total of what Yamaha has had to say about the Y125 MOEGI prior to the show:
This concept model is a fresh embodiment of Yamaha design philosophy that combines the familiar look and feel of a bicycle in a motorcycle. Mounting a world standard 125cc class engine on a slim, lightweight frame, this model is designed to offer good fuel economy with an easy and enjoyable ride. Besides its appeal as a personal vehicle for daily commuting, it sports an active image that will lure owners on longer jaunts on the weekends.

markclark57
11-16-2011, 09:10 AM
Looks like it has shocks and a swing arm. Now all it needs is a set of side opening bags. ;)

Monkeyman
11-16-2011, 09:38 AM
Moped (noped?) for the rich and famous who have everything?

ringadingh
11-16-2011, 12:41 PM
It looks ok but also appears rather dainty, I don't think it would stand up to much abuse.

danimal2
11-16-2011, 06:28 PM
I like it for what it is. It's not ugly like most the mopeds and scooters are. It actually kinda resembles a motorcycle. Won't be trading my Nomad in on one any time soon, but it's o.k.

cnc
11-16-2011, 07:49 PM
Kinda neat. Looks like a board track racer, a moped, and a Vespa had a collision and fused together.

wompus
11-16-2011, 07:51 PM
Damn, you actually posted something interesting!!! <GMAO>



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Jared
11-16-2011, 11:48 PM
Because of it's size, I'd be scared to go much over 35 MPH on it.

Loafer
11-17-2011, 05:54 AM
Motorcycling isn't for the faint of heart. This little ride impressed me with it's style and that it has 125 cc's.
I would love to ty this thing out!
I wouldn't put saddlebags on it, wear a backpack instead. You could look like a courier racing through traffic, maybe the cops wouldn't bother you..?

Thanks wompussy!