The Yamaha X-City 125/250 is a large-wheeled maxi-scooter introduced in 2007. It was built and assembled by Yamaha in Italy with Minarelli engines and was aimed at European commuters.
Yamaha X-City at a glance
| Maker | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Class | Large-wheel maxi-scooter |
| Introduced | 2007 |
| Engines | 125 cc and 250 cc, water-cooled four-stroke |
| Internal codes | VP125 and VP250 |
| Emissions | Euro 3, with catalytic converter |
| Fuel system | fuel injection |
| Transmission | fully automatic |
| Front wheel | 16 inch |
| Rear wheel | 15 inch |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 litres |
| Assembly | Italy, with Minarelli engines |
Based on one source (English Wikipedia).
History of the Yamaha X-City
The X-City was introduced in 2007 as a maxi-scooter with large wheels, available with a 125 cc or a 250 cc engine. Both engines are water-cooled four-strokes with catalytic converters and Euro 3 compliance, and both use fuel injection and a fully automatic transmission. Internally the models are designated VP125 and VP250.
Yamaha manufactured and assembled the X-City in Italy using Minarelli engines. The scooter has a 16-inch front wheel and a 15-inch rear wheel, an underseat trunk that can hold one helmet and a lockable glovebox at the front. The instruments include a speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge and an ambient temperature gauge with a frost warning, and the fuel tank holds 10.5 litres.
The X-City was marketed in Europe, mainly in Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany, but not in Asia or North America. It replaced the Yamaha Varsity 300 in the range and was itself followed by the Yamaha X-MAX. The 2009 model received a four-position height-adjustable windscreen and a rear carrier base.
Design and features
- Large wheels: 16-inch front and 15-inch rear for stability on rough roads.
- Italian assembly: built by Yamaha in Italy with Minarelli engines.
- Practical storage: a one-helmet underseat trunk and a lockable glovebox.
- 2009 update: adjustable windscreen and a rear carrier base.
Yamaha X-City versions
- X-City 125 (VP125): 125 cc version for European licence categories.
- X-City 250 (VP250): larger-engined version.
- 2009 model: adjustable windscreen and rear carrier base.
The X-City was followed by the TMAX and sits alongside the Majesty in Yamaha’s scooter range. More models are in the Yamaha collection.
Sources
- Yamaha X-City, English Wikipedia: introduction, engines, dimensions, equipment, markets, 2009 update
