The Yamaha Cygnus is a 125 cc scooter that Yamaha introduced in 1995. It grew into the Cygnus X after a 2004 restyling, and in some markets it was sold under the MBK brand as the Flame.
Yamaha Cygnus at a glance
| Maker | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Class | Scooter |
| First version | 1995 |
| Engine | 125 cc single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Power | 8 kW |
| 2004 restyling | renamed Cygnus X |
| Fuel system | carburettor replaced by fuel injection |
| Emissions | Euro 3 after the update |
| Also sold as | MBK Flame and later New Flame |
Based on one source (Italian Wikipedia); the English Wikipedia has no article on this model.
History of the Yamaha Cygnus
The Cygnus appeared in 1995 as a practical 125 cc scooter. Its single-cylinder four-stroke engine was air-cooled and produced 8 kW, a modest output aimed at everyday transport rather than sport.
In 2004 Yamaha restyled the scooter and renamed it Cygnus X. The most important change under the bodywork was the switch from a carburettor to fuel injection, which allowed the model to meet the Euro 3 emissions standard. The Cygnus X became the name most riders know.
In several markets the same scooter was sold with the MBK badge, first as the Flame and later as the New Flame. That made the Cygnus one of the models through which Yamaha and MBK shared their small-scooter range in Europe.
Design and features
- Four-stroke economy: a simple air-cooled 125 cc engine aimed at daily use.
- Cygnus X update: the 2004 restyling gave the scooter a new look and a new name.
- Fuel injection: the change from carburettor to injection brought Euro 3 compliance.
- MBK versions: the Flame and New Flame sold the same scooter under a second brand.
Yamaha Cygnus versions
- Cygnus (1995–2004): the original carburettor model.
- Cygnus X (2004–): restyled with fuel injection and Euro 3.
- MBK Flame and New Flame: versions sold under the MBK name.
Other Yamaha scooters on the site include the Majesty and the X-City. More models are in the Yamaha collection.
Sources
- Yamaha Cygnus, Italian Wikipedia: production start, engine, 2004 update, MBK names
