Yamaha Cygnus X
- Production years
- 2006–2016
- Brand
- Yamaha
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Selected year: 2016
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 125 cm³
- Power
- 11 hp (8 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Wet weight
- 120 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
Overview
The Yamaha Cygnus X is a scooter produced from 2006 through 2016. The 2016 model has a 125.0 cm³, air-cooled, four-stroke single producing 11 hp (8 kW) and 9.3 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm; its wet weight is 120 kg.
Its automatic transmission and belt final drive mean there is no manual gear shifting or chain to clean and adjust. The 785 mm seat height affects how easily a rider can reach the ground, while 120 kg wet weight is manageable when maneuvering it at parking speeds. A 7.40-liter tank means fuel stops come more often than with a larger tank, and storage includes room for a full-size helmet under the dual seat plus a knee-panel glovebox.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 52.4 x 57.9 mm
- Engine capacity
- 125 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Transistorised
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Starting
- Electric & kick
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 11 hp (8 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.0955 HP/kg (dry)
- Torque
- 9.3 Nm at 7,500 rpm
- Final drive
- Belt
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Carrying capacity
- Full-size helmet storage under the dual seat. Glovebox in the knee-panel
- Dry weight
- 112 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.4 L
- Ground clearance
- 113 mm
- Overall height
- 1,150 mm
- Overall length
- 1,855 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 120 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,295 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 78 mm
- Rear suspension
- Unit swing
- Rear wheel travel
- 96 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 216 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-12
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 150 mm
- Rear tyre
- 120/70-12
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Silver, white, black
Model years
2007
Engine capacity: 124.8 cm³ → 125 cm³; Power: 11 hp (8 kW) → 11 hp (8 kW); Torque: 9.6 Nm → 9.3 Nm; Seat height: 770 mm → 785 mm
2016
Fuel capacity: 7.1 L → 7.4 L
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 125 cm³ | 125 cm³ | 125 cm³ | 125 cm³ | 125 cm³ | 125 cm³ |
| Power | 11 hp (8 kW) | 11 hp (8 kW) | 11 hp (8 kW) | 11 hp (8 kW) | 11 hp (8 kW) | 11 hp (8 kW) |
| Torque | 9.3 Nm | 9.3 Nm | 9.3 Nm | 9.3 Nm | 9.3 Nm | 9.3 Nm |
| Wet weight | 120 kg | 120 kg | 120 kg | 120 kg | 120 kg | 120 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.1 L | 7.4 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Useful built-in storage
The under-seat space holds a full-size helmet, and the knee-panel glovebox keeps smaller items within reach.
Two starting options
Electric and kick starting give you an alternative way to start the scooter if the electric starter is unavailable.
Automatic operation
The automatic transmission lets you ride without operating a clutch or shifting gears.
Things to consider
Small fuel tank
The 7.40-liter tank means more frequent fuel stops than a larger tank would.
Limited ground clearance
With 113 mm of ground clearance, tall bumps and curbs can be more challenging to clear.
Rear drum brake
The rear uses a 150 mm drum brake rather than a disc, so it lacks the direct feel of a rear disc brake.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
785 mm
Approx. loaded height
755 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 7.4 L at 3.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
211 km
With 10% reserve
190 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2016 Yamaha Cygnus X have?
It has a 125.0 cm³, air-cooled, four-stroke single with fuel injection.
How much power and torque does the 2016 Cygnus X produce?
It produces 11 hp (8 kW) and 9.3 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm.
Does the Yamaha Cygnus X have automatic transmission?
Yes, it has an automatic transmission and a belt final drive.
How tall is the 2016 Cygnus X seat?
The seat is 785 mm high, up from 770 mm on the 2006 model.
