…to have an opinion on Yamaha's C3, but take a moment to think about the C3's purpose. Where does the C3 fit into the world of motor scooters? The utilitarian styling and functionality of the C3 has made it an increasingly common site in cityscapes. Well, I believe the Yamaha C3 is an experiment in efficiency…

…radiators, pumps, hoses and coolant leaks. At 225 lbs the Vespa S is one of the lightest 150cc scooters available; even 4-lbs lighter than the 125cc Yamaha Vino. It handles well on the city streets and the 30.5-inch seat height helps the rider see and be seen. It has the smallish tires (10-inch rear, 11-inch…

…notice. According to Yamaha, its Zuma scooter line is its top-selling bike, eclipsing all other models and, moreover, the 50cc retro-styled Vino is not that far behind. In an effort to further bolster their already impressive sales, the tuning-fork brand has released the Vino 125 in the U.S., a bike…

…quality, roominess, under-seat storage, and build quality. The third model tested, the Yamaha Vino 125, could not match the other two models' ride experience. While offering the lowest price point at $2,899, the Yamaha's harsh ride and sluggish engine detracted from its cost benefit. Of the two 250cc motorcycles…

…investment. As for the total asking price, $2999 gets you Honda build quality and reliability (with a one-year warranty), pitting it directly with the Yamaha Vino 125 ($2899). The extra performance 59cc of displacement brings is well worth the extra $500-600 to step up from the Ruckus and Metropolitan. As for…

" A maxi-scooter with Yamaha's sportiest performance yet, the new TMAX looks to carry its European success over here in the States. Yamaha is offering up a soothing balm for those $4-gallon gas woes with its fuel-efficient 2009 scooter lineup. Headlining the seven-model scooting roster are two all-new…

…controls make it a nice fit for riders looking to ease their way into the motorcycle world. At $3,399 the Piaggio rings in at about $800 more than Yamaha's 125cc Vino, but the Fly is one of the largest-displacement scooters to slip in under the $4000 mark. If scooters are your thing, the Fly 150 would be an…

…the Black Jack retails right in the middle of its competition - $700 less than a comparable Vespa S150 but $600 more than the Piaggio Fly 150 and Yamaha Vino 125. Genuine's clevermarketing strategy clearly targets the urban hipsters for whom the Buddy Black Jack seems a perfect fit, and whether young metro…

…check out this free calculator ). MSRP MPG Fuel Cost Savings Vespa GTS 250 $5999 60 6.7 / mile 7.9 / mile Vespa S50 $3199 72 5.6 / mile 8.9 / mile Yamaha Vino 125 $2899 85 4.7/ mile 9.8 / mile Suzuki Burgman 400 $6199 54 7.4 / mile 7.1 / mile Although the monetary benefits of a scooter don't live up to…

…environment, thanks to its rugged construction and fat tires. Which is why a phone conversation with Yamaha Motor Corporation USA's Product Planning Manager, Derek Brooks, was a shocker. Yamaha's zippy, zesty, seemingly youth-oriented Zuma 125 scooter isn't being bought by youths. The average age of…