The Yamaha PG-1 adventure moped was revealed during the 2024 Yamaha GenBlu Carnival. Attendees and the media also had the opportunity to test ride the bike.
The bike, which Yamaha says the name stands for “Playful Gear 1” is built on an underbone chassis, but with long travel suspension. It is not unlike the mopeds modified for off-road racing, colloquially called “cub cross” in Malaysia. Doing so puts the Yamaha PG-1 in the same category as the Honda CT125 Hunter Cub/Trail and Aveta Ranger Max Explorer.
Powering the PG-1 is a 114cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 6.6kW (8.9hp) at 7,000 RPM and 9.5Nm at 5,500 RPM, and mated to a four-speed transmission. This very engine (and possibly transmission) is shared with the Yamaha EZ115, which was previously known as the Lagenda 115.
The features that turns it into a go-anywhere motorcycle are 190mm ground clearance, 90/100-16 inch knobby tubed tyres on both ends, and a straight up handlebar. The fuel tank has a 5.1-liter capacity, and wet weight is claimed to be 107kg (pretty light).
The fork tubes have accordion-type covers, while a round headlight and taillight complete the off-road look.
A nice feature is the split seat, which allows for easy refuelling underneath the rider’s seat, while there is some storage space underneath the pillion’s seat. The rider’s seat height is 795mm.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor is set to launch the Yamaha PG-1 officially on another date, but they have announced the recommended selling price of RM6,998.00. It comes in two colours, namely Casual Beige and Forest Green.
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