2 jet helmets can be stored in the 37.5L large-capacity under-seat trunk at a price of less than 300,000 yen It was announced that Yamaha's two-type scooter "Axis Z", which is popular for its high practicality, will undergo a minor change and will be released on March 18th.
The Axis series began selling Axis 50 (2-stroke, 49cc) and Axis 90 (2-stroke, 82cc) released in 1990. It is a higher grade than the Jog series, and has been given high-quality equipment, and has gained support from commuters and business users.
In 1998, the Grand Axis (2-stroke, 100cc) was introduced. Manufactured by Taiwanese Yamaha, it had equipment that satisfies Taiwanese users, who had become the home of the scooter market.
The Grand Axis remained popular for 10 years, but was discontinued in 2008 due to emissions regulations.
Axy Street, released in August 2009, adopted a forced air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder engine (124cc) with a fuel injection system.
Although it was imported and sold by Taiwanese Yamaha, sales increased due to the recession caused by the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy. Production of this Axis Street was discontinued in 2017 due to the tightening of exhaust gas regulations.
Next was the Axis Z (4-stroke, 124cc) introduced this time.
![The king of commuter bikes! Yamaha 's hidden bestseller [Yamaha Axis Z (2021) Overview]](https://website-google-hk.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com/drawing/article_results_9/2022/3/9/39d44a17e076772225bc7fd5326e953d_1.jpeg "The king of commuter bikes! Yamaha's hidden bestseller [Yamaha Axis Z (2021) Overview]")
Launched in April 2017, the biggest feature is that Yamaha's next-generation power unit "BLUE CORE" engine is adopted. When looking for environmental performance, scooter engines were inevitably spoiled for running, but Yamaha developed an engine as a platform that could be deployed in various automatic models based on the company's Blue Core philosophy.
Three points of high-efficiency combustion, high cooling performance, and reduced friction loss were pursued, and by allowing a wide range of tuning in the design, it was possible to install it in various models. This also helps reduce costs in the global market.
Furthermore, the Axis Z features a lighter car body and improved usability. With a body weight of only 100kg, it not only has excellent acceleration performance when starting off and turning performance on curves, but it can also be easily pushed around with the engine turned off, maneuvered in parking lots, and placed on the center stand.
Also worth mentioning is the trunk under the seat.
Two jet-type helmets can be put in, so it's very convenient even when riding two people. The fuel filler port is located under the steering wheel, making it easy to fill with gasoline.
Convenience store hooks that can be used to hang business bags are also useful equipment for commuting and shopping.
In this way, there are a lot of equipment that emphasizes usability as a whole, so I'm glad that you can appreciate it in various situations.
[Yamaha Axis Z main specifications] Length x width x height: 1790mm x 730mm x 1145mm Seat height: 770mm Engine type: air-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 2-valve single cylinder Total displacement: 124cc Maximum output/maximum torque: 6.0kW/ 0.99kgf・m Fuel tank capacity: 5.5L Tires (front/rear): 100/90-10 56J, 100/90-10 56J Brakes: Front/Hydraulic single disc Rear/Mechanical leading trailing drum Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 247,500 yen (tax included)
(Photo/Illustration: Katsuya Takahashi / Text: Natsumi Murakami)
[Related links]
Yamaha Axis Z Official Site https://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/mc/lineup/axis-z/
Natsumi Murakami's touring article on Yamaha Axis Z is published in the March 2022 issue of the monthly magazine "Moto Champ" (released on February 6).