Yamaha Ray 110

The design of Yamaha Ray 110 is intended to be attractive to female drivers, with vivid, eye-catching curves and edges, and it’s certainly something different in a market that is all too prone to generic design. The sharp lines of the bike's body are bold, almost aggressive, but its lights and clear-lens indicators are softer and more feminine. The main body of the bike is painted in the body color with striking black accents. The headlight fixtures are strong and nicely shaped, and the bike includes a silver tone back mirror. Overall, the body of the bike is expected to weigh 104 kilograms, placing it in the low to medium range of scooters. The scooter is certainly far more compact than many of its rivals, in keeping with its aim of attracting female drivers.

The Ray's smart analogue instrument console is eye-catching and visually appealing. It features a twin pod speedometer cluster, accompanied by low fuel, low oil and low battery indicators, and a number of other modern features that will help to set it apart from the analogue consoles of its rivals. All of the dials and displays are clear and striking, easy to read both in bright sunlight and in night conditions. The Yamaha Ray is powered by a 113cc four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with BLUE CORE technology. It claims a top power output of 7 Bhp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.1 Nm at 5500 rpm. This kind of power should be adequate for the average female driver, but it's a distinctly underwhelming entry into a market dominated by scooters with 125 cc engines, and many drivers may choose to pass up on the Ray for this reason.

Yamaha claims that the Ray will have an average fuel consumption of 50 kilometres per litre, which would put it roughly on a level with many of its competitors. However, in the past Yamaha's estimates have been found to be somewhat generous, so it will return around 40-45 kmpl for inner city driving, pushing to 50-55 kmpl for flat out highway driving. As per the company claims, the highest mileage you can get is 66 kmpl. Yamaha has established itself as a manufacturer of scooters that are pleasant and comfortable to drive, and the Ray looks set to continue this. Its seat is well proportioned and spacious, with plenty of room for both driver and pillion, including ample foot room. The seat is of good quality and its upright position will ensure comfort over long journeys.

With the Ray, Yamaha has clearly decided to make storage a top priority, as this is likely to appeal most to its target audience of female drivers. In particular, the under-seat storage is capacious, offering more than 20 litres of storage space – enough to stow a bag or helmet as necessary. The Yamaha Ray features telescopic fork front suspension, similar to many of its competitors. Yamaha bikes generally offer well-built suspension that performs well on a range of road surfaces and on off-track drives.

The Yamaha Ray was expected to be available in two variants, one of which will feature drum brakes on the front and rear, and one of which will feature disc brakes at the front and drum brakes the rear. It's somewhat disappointing that Yamaha didn't opt for the more capable disc brakes on front, Ray is available in only variant featuring drum brakes at front and rear. Early reports of the Yamaha are complimentary about its handling and capability. Yamaha bikes are well known for offering a smooth, silent ride, and with the strong suspension on this model drivers can expect a pleasant driving experience on a bike that copes well with tight corners, suited to moving swiftly through city traffic. Yamaha Ray sports 10 inch tyres both at front and rear. With the Ray, Yamaha has opted for wider, tubeless tires that are far more puncture-resistant than the standard tubed tires of previous models.

In order to make it as appealing as possible to women drivers, Yamaha has packed the Ray with a number of enticing features to help to set it apart from its rivals. These include tubeless tyres, a sporty half-chain case, a maintenance-free battery, a viscous air filter, and a premium key. The Ray is a comfortable ride with some good features and nice handling, aiming to cater to the needs of the modern female driver. Many customers were eagerly awaiting the Yamaha Ray, as it promises to be an intriguing yet practical addition to Yamaha's scooter line, with plenty of storage space. Its lack of power is more than made up for by its modern features and snappy design.