Yamaha Cygnus X

This is a fantastic little scoot. Bought mine on 36000 miles and it runs exactly as I would expect it to brand new. It is not at the cutting edge of power. 10.7 hp but you have air cooled simplicity and its good for 60mph without feeling to fidgity which is more than enough for the teenagers that will be charging round in it. Great fun in town feels assured and willing. Very reliable. Ensure your main stand is lubricated or it sticks. Check oil level regularly and change as per service schedule and it will last well.

The black plastics are understated and it strikes the right balance between modern and tried and tested.

Owner of 2007 CygnusX 125 bike, now 2021 @ 27.000 Km. Full Option Windscreen high, topbox Givi Large, Apron and Heater for handlebar. Wintertires fitted, used all year incl wet / cold weather

Having owned the Cygnus NXC ( old type carburator ) before I can say I have years experience in driving and maintaining both types.

Cygnus X has a Minarelli Aircooled Fuelinjected engine, which is very dependable and with 4 valves powerfull enough to drive a single person up to 100-105 Km/H or 80-85 with two and a lot of wind....

Great points are:

-Very good,sturdy (Yamaha) build quality

-Very, very dependable (when well maintained)

-Fuelinjection type perfect start/running

-Good brakes and handling,reasonable lighting front.

-Good weather protection especially with apron, muffs and handlebar heater ;}.

-Good storage under seat and two open storage in front

-Good available / cheap spares and maintenance

-Highway capable without passenger / overtaking

-Long distances no problem without passenger @100 Km/h

-Maintenance is easy and cheap

-Good Milage ( 3l/100km or 35/L approx

-Good meters basic info and lighting instrument

-Kickstarter usefull whem battery down

Less great thing:

-Frequent oil change 3000Km (easy,any recommended oil)

-Valve clearance out valves (2) not easy to reach, every 6000 Km check.

-Main stand prone to seize without regular attention

-No standard usb on 2007 model

-Rear tire replacement takes time but easy.

-Relative small bike for 1.85 person

-Needs large topbox to fit XL system helmet

-Fueltank effective radius with some spare around 200-250 is average for type

-Front wintertires (size) difficult to purchase, alternative rear size fits but alters driving behaviour,works but use at your own risk!

-Cramped with passenger, but possible for short trips, not advisable freeways.

solution

For daily trips up to 20-30Km, in all weather no fuss hop on perfect commuter,easy economical.Occassional freeway acceptable, is still only a 125!

Only 17000 and Yamaha Sygnus requires steering head bearings. Quoted 4 hours labour at Accrington Yamaha dealer £50 per hour total £260. So beware if your mileage is same. Stay clear.

On the whole, Yamaha Dealerships are not value for money.

Bought this scooter because with today,s traffic it seemed like a great option to being stuck in a car going nowhere.

This is the first time for years I,v been happy on the road.

Traffic doesn,t exist whilst on this machine.

Its very nimble and easy to ride, does about 65mph and runs on small amounts of petrol.

Comfortable riding position, very good brakes with a very stylish look.

Gets up to speed in no time and has been totally reliable in the four years I have owned her.

Hard to fault really.

All in all just about the best purchase I have made.

I've had the 04 model of the sygnus now for about 4 months and it's a godsend! Very reliable and once I replaced the belt and rollers it is amazing on petrol. Shame about the size of fuel tank. The suspension is to be truthful not very good as one little bump and you can feel it all. And it's not got the biggest leg room but up hill is amazing and gets up to top speed of about 65 mph without a problem. Look after it and it will look after you.

I just purchased a brand new Cygnus-X yesterday. I live in Taipei, which makes having a scooter to get around essential (to hard to find parking for a car, and much faster to get around).

I have to say that I am very impressed with the product so far (I have only put 27km on it since yesterday). I am a big beast, 105kg and 180cm tall, so the larger body and tires on the Cygnus really appealed to me.

I only have one issue, as this is a scooter, and Taiwan, they don't let you test drive the scooter. I would have liked to know that it's starting speed is a little slower than some of it's competitors. Getting a good boost of speed in the beginning is nice when living in Taiwan as that means that you don't have to sit behind grandma. So far, I feel that this, along with the small cargo area under the seat are the only draw backs.

If you are looking for a quality, quiet and dependable ride, I highly recommend this bike.

just bought a brand new 2014 cygnus x 125. got a great deal on yamaha finance. have had loads of bikes before of all sorts but not a scooter. couldn't stand sitting in traffic in car anymore doing 7.5 mile journey to work so looked around at all the options. a scooter came out on top in every way. liked the look of the cygnus compared to others and always been a yamaha fan. i've got to say, for what i use it for, its the best bike i've ever had. for my commute, popping to the shops and general running around it can't be beaten. comfortable, handles well, plenty of storage under the seat, weather protection, ease of use, running costs, parking are all bonuses. it gets off the line plenty quick enough and leaves most traffic behind, great for filtering and gets through places and gaps that bigger bikes can't. i can't believe how much i enjoy riding it and keep finding excuses to go for a ride. it takes a few miles to get into a different mindset if your used to a bigger/quicker bike but once you do, it's always a pleasure. i can't recommend one highly enough and now look at scooters in a different way. they are definately the way forward and the ultimate commuter weapon. no more changing gear and farting around with a clutch lever for me. another bonus is the low centre of gravity, you can filter in traffic and hardly ever have to put a foot down as it balances so well you can hold it at a standstill longer than you'd think possible. go and try one, you'll be surprised.

I've just sold my 2005 Cygnus X 125 after 4 years trouble free & pleasurable miles, & here's the kicker, for more than I paid for it! The elegant scoot has a good turn of speed, surprising acceleration, is simple to maintain, really spacious & always put a smile on my face (just like my dog :) Being handsome made it easy to spend just a little time occasionally on the cosmetics. Top quality parts & keeping under a roof meant no rust & shining black panels (try smooth peanut butter, really!) even after 9 years. I'm missing her already...

Good bike, overall good quality. My 2005 model is an old type carb w/o digital meters etc. Functional the same as more modern type.

The bike feels small for a 1.85 m large man. The fueltank is half a am used to with my YBR 125. That's bad. Room is enough under the buddy but holds no systemhelmet. A big top holds everything, an rearcarier and all other accesoires are easy to find.

Handling does not feel good. It feels every groove. Cornering to is so-so. Maybe a good fronttire and service will improve things.

Motor is good, fast acceleration but top is 95 then stops....

Fuel ecomomy is aroud 1l/35Km not exceptional, poor tank only 7 liters damn!

But dependability is great only changed oil once and a new reartire. Nothing else... Just driving. Great in citytrafic, fast outruns almost anything. Small size puts me always upfront...

Maybe I should do some servicing like valve adjust and carb :)

For the price 500 euro and around 14000Km Great Great scoot.

Yamaha knows how to make'm

I have had my Cygnus 3 years and 15,000 miles. It is brilliant for a 10 mile each way rural commute, also for long journeys as long as you remember it is only a 125cc. ie. cruise at 55-60mph take a break every hour and do not expect to travel more than 300 miles per day. Had a camping trip down the west coast of France this year, made a frame to go on the passenger seat to mount panniers on, plus Givi box and stuff on the seat. Very good trip covering over 1000 miles at 99mpg. Me, I'm only 5ft 8ins and not too long in the leg, might not be so comfortable if you are 6ft. Only work done to it has been routine services and new tyres, plus a new battery under gaurantee when it was 6 months old. Can thoroughly recommend as a good buy, and cheap to run/insure/tax.