The Japanese market of Yamaha Vox changed its scooter product name into Yamaha C3 and came to the US last year (2007). Yamaha produced a model in 2008 named as 2008 C3 and a coming new model called 2009 C3. Aside from the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), the 2008 C3 is lighter (187 lb) than the 2009 C3 (198 lb). The Yamaha-Motor states the prices of the two models as $1,999 and $2,099 respectively.
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The Yamaha C3 (Vox) is designed with a trendy box, boasting a 9 gallons of cubic storage space. With its built fuel-injected-engine, the Yamaha C3 (Vox) comes with big tires on cast aluminum wheels and motorcycle type fork and handlebar.
The Yamaha C3 (Vox) is equipped with a 49cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke single; 3-valves engine.
Below are the key features of the Yamaha C3 (Vox) for both 2008 c3 and 2009 C3.
Key Features:
- Old-school "box" design scooter accentuates cubic space - hence the name C3 - while it stresses function and simplicity.
- Totally modern running gear - fuel-injected engine - super-economical - 1.2-gallon tank of gas.
- Highly functional features highlighting big tires on cast aluminum wheels, a motorcycle-type fork and handlebar.
- Storage compartment - side-hinged locking which can accommodate up to nine gallons of gear.
- Amazing fuel efficiency of approx. 115 mpg.
- Liquid-cooled three-valve, four-stroke engine, electronic fuel injection, fully automatic with catalytic converter and air-injection system.
- 120/90-10 front and rear tires for superb traction and beauty.
- Hydraulic motorcycle-type front fork and motorcycle-type handlebar.
- Wide and comfortable seat.
- Cool instrumentation of speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, high beam indicator light and engine management indicator lights.
- Push-to-cancel-type turn signals.
- Compare Yamaha Vox (2008 C3) and Yamaha Vox (2009 C3)
- Accessories: Security lock, rear rack, windshield.
2 comments:
Have a look at the C3 with accessories. A C3 with rear luggage rack, front windshield and front basket. These are genuine Yamaha parts http://blog.yamahagenuineparts.com/2007/11/c3-scooter-accessories.html
In Asia It's called the "Giggle"
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