Yamaha Fascino has already won a million years with its sleeky, stylish and super iconic design. Moreover, its unique appearance and charming visual impression get all the heads turned around on the scooter.
Today’s youth need compact, lightweight, minimalistic design yet power driver scooters. The visuals of the Fascino 125 comes from classic European styling. The entry-level 125cc scooter targeted, majorly the youth of the country.
Yamaha’s Fascino 125 certainly fills the space and is the perfect cost-friendly option. The modernistic yet retro touch, attractive paint scheme does look quite enticing.
The scooter gets refined, powerful. So, it grabs the attention of the rider and customers looking to step into the 125cc segment but don’t compromise in affordability and fuel efficiency. So, Yamaha’s Fascino 125 is the perfect fit for the choice.
It is more of a spruced-up version of Fascino, the silhouette remains identical, but some modern aesthetics get added. The scooter is one classic offering of Yamaha, keeping the build quality intact and updated.
Although, riders who get passionate about feature and technology functionalities won’t be happy much. Since the Fascino lacks tech and modern upgrades, missing out on the fully digital instrument cluster.
This motorcycle churns out a decent performance and is for those who only wish to have riding quality.
Let’s get into more details of Yamaha Fascino 125.
Fascino 125 gets a new BS6 compliant engine that has helped the torque receives a boost of 0.6Nm. With increasing the price of the newly launched Fascino 125 Hybrid.
The country’s first-ever mild-hybrid scooter is now costing additional Rs 2000. The launch of the Yamaha Fascino 125 FI Hybrid has finally made its way to the dealerships. This retro panache gets updated with some modern features.
It now gets an LED headlight, only in the disc brake variant. And, at the rear gets a horizontal DRL and LED illumination.
This way seems to be something the Fascino fans have been waiting for, for quite a lot of time. And now, the scooter looks extra cool, especially when it comes to an upfront look.
The major and the most talked-about update of the new Fascino 125 FI Hybrid is the addition of the Smart Motor Generator.
Next on the updates is the newly added feature, instrument console. Also, the Hydrib Fascino 125 gets a Bluetooth connectivity provision via the Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X App.
With this, many things get more accessible; you can get updated on the riding history. Not just that, the rider can answer phone calls and locate the scooter as well.
However, these features are only limited to the disc brake variant. The USB charging port is another new thing mandatory as an accessory.
For 2021, Yamaha has equipped the engine with a hybrid motor, making many changes in the current offerings.
All-new Yamaha Fascino 125 FI is powered by a 125 cc blue core, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine.
The motor gets compliant with BS-VI, producing +30% more torque and fuel economy +16% higher.
Compared to the earlier 113 cc scooter, the torque output rises from 9.7Nm to 10.3Nm; however, power is the same. In addition, the scooter gets the same silent start and start-stop system.
While it has the same hardware setup, a telescopic front fork and a single shock absorber at the rear, indeed, the new motor can generate more power than Fascino’s BS4 motor.
The 125 Fascino is way more significant and charming than the standard Fascino. It helps to get rid of the darkness with the new and stylish concave lens headlight.
With improved visibility on your road ahead, you also enhance your personality while riding. The beauty of the bike lies majorly in the designed V-shaped tail light.
It adds charming appeal to the scooter, giving a fresh, refined and trendy look. So whether riding solo or with a pillion, you ride in a style without any compromise.
This trendy, smart Fascino 125 gets a metal fender, giving a very sturdy look and feel.
One can admit that the design of this one is almost similar to its 110cc sibling, but it has a unique style.
The curvaceous panels get more prominent, taller, while the tail section is quite noticeable. With that, stubby exhaust shape is masked neatly, with the help of a curvy exhaust heat shield.
There is no denying that Fascino 125’s bodywork is well-built with the excellent finish of the fibre work, making sense to the younger audience specifically.
Yamaha Fascino 125 gets offered in six different variants.
When talking about the Yamaha Fascino 125 colours, you can select from an array of colours. The colours are divided differently in two models, Fascino 125 Disc and Fascino 125 drum.
For the Fascino Disc, colour options are Yellow Cocktail, Matt Blue, Cyan Blue, Vivid Red, Dark Matt Blue, Metallic Black, Suave Copper.
The Fascino Drum is available in Cyan Blue, Metallic Black, Dark Matt Blue, Suave Copper.
The 2021 Yamaha Fascino 125 FI comes with a Smart Motor Generator System. With Stop & Start system, riders can automatically turn off the engine during idling in traffic. The switchgear is of decent quality and is easy to operate by the rider.
With Fascino 125, the style will never go out of fashion. The classic style instrument cluster is a charm, with lit and clean information provided.
The telescopic suspension in front offers you a comfortable riding experience. The road will feel like a smooth floor, with bumps, puddles, holes, and speed breakers.
In the drum variant, you get front apron-mounted turn indicators and side panel trim. Also, the rider gets too impressed with the chrome finish on the headlamp.
While the disc gets a black finish for a subtle yet bold look, the 125cc scooter gets a side-stand cutoff switch, scaling a kerb weight of 99kgs only.
When talking about the braking, the Fascino uses a 190mm disc upfront. The bike gets a drum at the rear, with CBS as standard.
While the wheels for the bike gets 12-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels, both the wheels get wrapped with 90-section front and 110-section rear tubeless tyres, respectively.
One more exciting thing about the 2021 Yamaha Fascino 125 is the handlebar. It gets pulled closer to the rider at 18mm, and it is 20mm higher as well. Overall, these handling changes should ensure comfortable ergonomics.
Yamaha Fascino 125 is one of the 12 products offered by Yamaha in India. The performance provided by the scooter is quite convincing in the mid-range especially.
With the lightweight and elegance, both comfortable ergonomics and riding quality get enhanced. Moreover, with the perfect suspension setup on it, the bike feels smooth in any road condition.
With that, the scooter also offers a decent fuel tank capacity of 5.2l. However, it is pretty tiny. What is missing is an excellent digital console that could have been better, intuitive and comprehensive.
For storage comfort, the scooter offers a 21-litre under-seat capacity. Also, it feels stiff at low speeds, especially when riding solo. When with a pillion, it is a bit pliant.
Lack of brightness in the night and intensity results in poor illumination. However, the aesthetic modifications make the scooter looks different and distinguishable.
The new edition U-shaped taillamp, with embedded turn indicators, gives the scooter a refreshing touch. To comply with safety norms, the standard the Yamaha Fascino 125 gets CBS.
One thing is clear; it is appealing to the younger audience with its flashy colour options. The overall quality of the paint is convincing throughout. Also, black plastic has refined quality.
The seat experience might be discomforting in the rains as the rider shifts towards the front. But overall, everything seems to fit fine, especially in the affordable budget range.
Yamaha Fascino gives fierce competition to some of the best scooters in the 125 segments.
The Yamaha Fascino 125 FI rivals all the equally popular scooters; like:
Whereas, in terms of the pricing, the scooter competes with TVS Ntorq, Honda Shine, Hero Maestro Edge 125, Hero Super Splendor.
Let’s have a close comparison with; Honda Activa 125 vs Yamaha Fascino 125:
Honda Activa 125 FI base engine returns 45 Km/l, whereas Fascino 125 gives a better mileage of 66 Km/l.
When comparing the power department, Yamaha Fascino 125 comes in a bhp petrol engine, just like Honda.
When comparing the Kerb weight of Yamaha, it is 99 kgs. And Active 125 gets 111 kilograms, making Fascino a lighter and more intelligent choice.
The latest Yamaha Hybrid 125 also gets an additional Bluetooth enabled Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X app. With that, the Smart Motor Generator (SMG) System is available too. Both of which seem to be missing in the Honda Active 125 FI.
Overall, as per your requirement, you can decide and choose the one that fits your needs. Fascino is exceptional with its good style, features and excellent comfort, and mileage. Whereas Activa 125 is for rough riding, style and storage, however, priced a bit higher.
One thing is clear, the Yamaha Fascino 125 draws a styling touch from the other retro scooters, and the feature list seems to be retro too.
It is one trendy looking scooter, majorly aimed to impress the younger crowd by hitting the right notes. Although, Yamaha could have come up with good floorboard space, alluring brightness, and a better suspension setup.
The scooter still charms a broader set of audiences for average performance and decent pricing. For a tech-friendly crowd, the latest additions make sense and also, all the pros outweigh their cons.
Its best bit is the punchy look, fine motor, also well-cushioned seat. Together appealing audience for its durable, well build quality and durable components.
With power not very convincing compared to another scooter, you will still be amazed at the seat and mileage performance of the bike.
For smother and lighter riding experience with ease in manoeuvrability during city traffic. Yamaha Fascino 125FI fills the gap pretty well.
The scooter delivers a decent mileage in the city of about 65.92kmpl and 57.30kmpl on the highways.
Both are good, but for budget-friendly and easy handling, go for Hero pleasure plus. For performance, power, looks, feature, go for Yamaha Fascino 125.
No, the Fascino is not feasible in the hilly region; it is more for city-centric commuting.
The scooter is light, nimble and comfortable for exceptional ride quality. It will be an ideal pick for all family members
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