Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid

• The scooter remains largely unchanged, with no major mechanical or feature updates, apart from a new tail-light and revised side panels.
• The redesigned tail lamp looks better, while the side panels now appear simpler and less curvaceous.

Dimensions wise it sits at measurements of 1,920 x 685 x 1,150 ( in mm) (l x b x h).The wheelbaseis a good 1280 mm and it sits 780 mm above the ground. Coming to its weight, it comes out to be 99 kgs with full oil and fuel tank. The fuel tank storage is 5.2 litres, which considering its fuel economy, should probably be good for 230- 250 kms range. The dimensions are similar to the standard variant. The underseat storage stands at 2.1 litres, which would store your helmet with ease.

Jumping onto features, it gets additional features when compared to the standard version. Firstly, with the hybrid tag comes the Starter Motor Generator. This is the major upgrade in terms of the tech on board. And then the LED headlamp, Bluetooth enabled digital cluster, side-stand engine cut-off, and automatic start-stop features as well. Telematics now enable you to locate your parked vehicle, parking location record based on GPS, answer-back, riding history and a hazard light functionality.

The power figures of the Fi Hybrid Yamaha Fascino 125 remains somewhat similar to the standard variant.The 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine on the Fascino 125 Hybrid makes 8.04bhp at 6,500rpm and 10.3Nm at 5,000rpm as against 8.04bhp at 6,500rpm and 9.7Nm at 5,000rpm on the standard version of the scooter. While power output remains the same, the torque figures are up by just a notch. The difference is however, marginal. Coming to performance, though the power figures are identical, this one feels a little more quick in response to the throttling. Thanks to the assisting motor as this is the hybrid version. The
maximum speed of the scooter rests at somewhere around 95 km/hr mark. At this level,the vibrations are well managed, but you can’t expect it to not shake at all. This is within the acceptable limits and nothing to ruin your riding experience. The fuel efficiency will dwindle somewhere in the range of 45-50 kmpl. It however, depends on a lot of different factors. To brake the scooter, disc brakes on front and drums on the rear tyres provide enough stopping power in your regular day to day usage. If you want to keep it as your daily running companion, you will not be disappointed. It sure is a well-rounded package.