Yamaha Zuma 50
- Production years
- 2012
- Brand
- Yamaha
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Selected year: 2012
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 49 cm³
- Power
- 5.4 hp (4 kW)
- Wet weight
- 93.9 kg
- Seat height
- 765 mm
Overview
The 2012 Yamaha Zuma 50 is a scooter in the Zuma family, produced in 2012. Its air-cooled 49.0 cm³ single-cylinder two-stroke engine makes 5.4 hp (4 kW), and wet weight is 93.9 kg.
The automatic transmission and belt final drive make riding simple without gear changes or chain adjustment, while electric start gets the engine running at the push of a button. Fuel consumption is 1.90 liters/100 km; with a 5.70-liter tank, the estimated range is about 300 km.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Engine capacity
- 49 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 7.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- CDI
- Starting
- Electric
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 44 g/km CO₂
- Fuel consumption
- 1.9 L/100 km
- Power
- 5.4 hp (4 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.0575 HP/kg (wet)
- Final drive
- Belt
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 5.7 L
- Ground clearance
- 119 mm
- Overall height
- 1,110 mm
- Overall length
- 1,890 mm
- Overall width
- 706 mm
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Wet weight
- 93.9 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,275 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 66 mm
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Rear wheel travel
- 61 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 155 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/90-10
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-10
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Blue/White
- Warranty
- 12
Pros and cons
Advantages
Easy to maneuver
At 93.9 kg wet, the Zuma is light to handle when moving it around or maneuvering at low speed.
Simple controls
The automatic transmission removes the need to shift gears, and belt final drive avoids chain cleaning and adjustment.
Low fuel use
Its 1.90 liters/100 km consumption and estimated 300 km tank range can reduce fuel stops.
Things to consider
Limited power
The 5 hp engine provides modest performance, so acceleration and pace are limited.
Limited ground clearance
The 119 mm ground clearance leaves less room for rough surfaces or obstacles.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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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
765 mm
Approx. loaded height
735 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 5.7 L at 1.9 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
300 km
With 10% reserve
270 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine size of the 2012 Yamaha Zuma 50?
It has an air-cooled 49.0 cm³ single-cylinder two-stroke engine.
How much power does the Yamaha Zuma 50 make?
It produces 5.4 hp (4 kW).
What is the fuel consumption and range?
Fuel consumption is 1.90 liters/100 km, with an estimated range of about 300 km on a full 5.70-liter tank.
Does the 2012 Yamaha Zuma 50 have an automatic transmission?
Yes, it has an automatic transmission and belt final drive.
