No Deltabox frame for the Sniper as it wouldn’t suit the format and it would have also become quite pricey. Even the beefy USD fork and aluminium swingarm have been skipped for the very same reasons.
You can see traces of Yamaha’s R-family design language on the Sniper. What’s unique about the moped is that the LED low beam is located on the head section while the split lights, lower down the front, serve as high beams. While it gives off a Honda CBR250RR-vibe, this setup should hopefully offer better performance than the India-spec R15 v3.
While Yamaha has been selling the NMax 125 in Japan for quite some time, the 2021 iteration gets smartphone connectivity, engine start-stop system, and traction control. The last bit is somewhat a gimmick as you really do not need traction control for a puny 125cc mill that makes only 12PS and 11Nm.
Nevertheless, Yamaha has managed to keep the essence of the maxi-scooter format intact on the NMax 125. It gets a large body, comfy ergos, loads of underseat storage space, and plush ride quality.
Yamaha India seems to be taking things really slow with the NMax 155, in fact, plans for its launch were thwarted long before COVID-19 even came into the picture. Will the Japanese bikemaker build an Indian-ised version of the same, just like it has done with the FZ-X? Would you like to see a NMax 125 with the motor from the Ray ZR125? Let us know on our social media channels.
It blends the track-ready R6 and the street dominating MT-07 into a potent package
Yamaha has taken wraps off its latest mid-capacity sports bike, the YZF-R7. Here are its top five aspects:
Edgy From Head To Toe
The R7 might be an all-new offering but it looks right in line with Yamaha’s existing (and discontinued) R-badged offerings, thanks to its radical fascia featuring fang-like LED DRLs and the Yamaha M1-inspired air intake. Between the air intake is the R7’s exclusive single-pod projector headlamp, a first for the R lineup. Moving forward, its new fuel tank and fairings compliment the sharp appeal, giving it a hot summer bod. At the tail end, its resemblance to the R6 becomes more significant, thanks to the similar taillight and seat along with the aerodynamic spoilers.