Sunday, 2 November 2008

From Yamaha Vox To Yamaha C3

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The Japanese market of Yamaha Vox changed its scooter product name into Yamaha C3 and came to the US last year (2007). Yamaha produced a model in 2008 named as 2008 C3 and a coming new model called 2009 C3. Aside from the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), the 2008 C3 is lighter (187 lb) than the 2009 C3 (198 lb). The Yamaha-Motor states the prices of the two models as $1,999 and $2,099 respectively.

Yamaha Vox
Photo by dimaks

The Yamaha C3 (Vox) is designed with a trendy box, boasting a 9 gallons of cubic storage space. With its built fuel-injected-engine, the Yamaha C3 (Vox) comes with big tires on cast aluminum wheels and motorcycle type fork and handlebar.

The Yamaha C3 (Vox) is equipped with a 49cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke single; 3-valves engine.

Below are the key features of the Yamaha C3 (Vox) for both 2008 c3 and 2009 C3.

Key Features:

  • Old-school "box" design scooter accentuates cubic space - hence the name C3 - while it stresses function and simplicity.
  • Totally modern running gear - fuel-injected engine - super-economical - 1.2-gallon tank of gas.
  • Highly functional features highlighting big tires on cast aluminum wheels, a motorcycle-type fork and handlebar.
  • Storage compartment - side-hinged locking which can accommodate up to nine gallons of gear.
  • Amazing fuel efficiency of approx. 115 mpg.
Engine:
  • Liquid-cooled three-valve, four-stroke engine, electronic fuel injection, fully automatic with catalytic converter and air-injection system.
Chassis/Suspension:
  • 120/90-10 front and rear tires for superb traction and beauty.
  • Hydraulic motorcycle-type front fork and motorcycle-type handlebar.
Additional Features:
  • Wide and comfortable seat.
  • Cool instrumentation of speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, high beam indicator light and engine management indicator lights.
  • Push-to-cancel-type turn signals.
Source: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/ (for full features list)

2 comments:

Have a look at the C3 with accessories. A C3 with rear luggage rack, front windshield and front basket. These are genuine Yamaha parts http://blog.yamahagenuineparts.com/2007/11/c3-scooter-accessories.html

In Asia It's called the "Giggle"

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