Yamaha Exciter 150

Overview

The Japanese motorcycle brand – Yamaha has always believed in the philosophy of continuously innovating its products, to reach a new pinnacle of mobility. From its premium sportbikes to everyday use city scooters, Yamaha's products have always been game changers in the market. Yamaha has adopted the same philosophy for its latest underbone scooter – Exciter 150. Yamaha launched the Exciter 140 in 2014 as the worth successor of Yamaha Exciter T135. The new scooter is based on the design aesthetics of Yamaha's superbike YZF-R1, which has given the Exciter 150 a distinctive look, bringing a breath of fresh air in Vietnam scooter segment. The concept of Exciter 150 is 'King of the Streets' and developed with the aim of providing young riders with a fast and edgy machine. Shedding the 135cc water-stroke engine, Yamaha has adopted a more potent 150cc single cylinder, 4-Stroke engine with electronic fuel injection technology that delivers a perfect balance between top-notch power and superb fuel-economy. Even in such short span, the scooter has been able to receive rave accolades from consumers for its lightweight frame, distinctive styling and best in class fuel-economy. In Vietnam, Yamaha has made available the Exciter 150 in four variants, - namely GP, RC, Movistar and Camo.

Pros:

• 150cc fuel-injected engine with specially tuned intake/exhaust system and electronic fuel injection system.
• A sporty design inspired by YZF-R1 gives a new look to this underbone scooters.
• Equipped with 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels made with a new die-cast manufacturing, that offers greater stability and enhance its look.
• Lightweight frame and compact dimensions allow rider to easily zip across jam-packed traffic.

Cons:

• Lack of convenient features like mobile charging point and external fuel inlet
• Use of mediocre suspension, which fails on rough terrains and pot holes.

Design

Design plays a crucial role in making any model standout from its competitors. To ensure Exciter 150 outshine other bikes, Yamaha has bestowed its city scooter with a distinctive yet stylish look. The Exciter's designed is inspired by YZF-R1 which incorporates a new styling essence, bringing a new look to underbone scooters. In the front, the bike gets a strong, powerful appeal with square bold headlights and v-shaped sharp front end, with side turn indicators and brand emblem mounted on it. In the rear, the scooter features rear lights taper sleeve, 15 balls LED strips and side signals, inspired by the top racing bikes. The bodywork of the scooter is impressively designed with sharp cuts along with 3D logo, which creates subtle highlights, attracting glances from the spectators. Also, the bike gets wide 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels made with a new die-cast manufacturing, which further complements its macho look. Yamaha Exciter is equipped with an LCD instrument console, which displays information like speed, journey, fuel level and oil change indicators in an user-friendly manner. The overall design, make the Exciter look very stylish and edgy on the road.

Measurements

Engine, Economy & Performance

This Japanese maker has always excelled in integrating its products with more advanced and innovative technology. The Exciter 150 is one exemplary example by Yamaha, that boasts of cutting-edge engine and high-end mechanism. For its pacemaker, Exciter 150 is equipped with a 149.7cc Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC, Liquid Cooled, which has the propensity to produce maximum power of 15.2 hp at 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 13.8 Nm at 7000 rpm. Integrated with intelligent electronic fuel injection system, which helps controlling ignition timing optimization and supply an adequate amount of fuel, required for engine's operation, inturn resulting in superb fuel-economy and reducing carbon emissions. The advance PFM-FI system contributes to best in class mileage of 46Kmpl. The engine is integrated with aluminium cylinders built using DiASil technology, along with heat molded piston that helps reducing fiction, and maintain the lightweight of the vehicle. Exciters advance engine, not only offers great fuel efficiency but also delivers top performance, making it apt for all your city excursions.

Engine Comparison

Handling

Being a city scooter, Yamaha has integrated the Exciter 150 with all the amenities making it a preferred choice as your daily commuter. For a relaxed ergonomics and superb handling, Yamaha has bestowed the Exciter with a lightweight and slim chassis, weighing a slender - 115Kg, which bestows nimble handling, and zips effortlessly around the town. Furthermore, the bike gets wide 17-inch lightweight aluminum wheels made with a new die-cast manufacturing method along with a wide 120mm rear tire, which offers superior road grip and stability in all conditions. Also, the wide footwell floor, provide riders with a comfortable space while driving. Also, Yamaha has bestowed the new Exciter 150 with a low saddle height of 780mm, which is very suitable for short height riders. These overall adjustments to the engine and design offer a more lightweight, aerodynamic vehicle, with uptight seating position which offers a comfortable riding pleasure, while zipping around the city.

Safety, Braking, and Miscellaneous

Being an everyday commuter, Exciter's proper safety mechanism was a must, and Yamaha has left no stone unturned to ensure this. This Japanese brand has equipped the new Exciter 150- with a high-end braking mechanism consisting of 245mm hydraulic disc brakes in the front and 203mm hydraulic disc brakes in the rear, which offers a superb braking power and enhanced braking confidence. To handle the suspension duties excellently, the bike comes integrated with a telescopic forks in the front and single axle springs in the rear, to effortlessly absorbs shocks. The single axle suspension design brings a touch of smoothness when operating, creating unique and sporty scooter.

Verdict

Aimed for young riders, the Yamaha is a very practical scooter, which comes with a potent engine and gorgeous looks. Apart from basic features like, decent power, good fuel-economy and relaxed handling, Exciter 150 also offers other novelties that offer the rider a great ride.