The Yamaha Vega motorcycle specifications include a 114 cc (6.96 cu in) engine, power of 8.1 hp (5.9 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 99 kg (218.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Vega compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 85% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 79% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 47% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 12th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 68% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 4th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
8.1 hp — more powerful than about 10% of Yamaha models with power data.
114 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Yamaha models.
99 kg — heavier than about 12% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 88%.
755 mm — taller than about 26% of Yamaha models.
4.2 L — larger than about 4% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,930
2,082
7% below average.
675
823
18% below average.
1,055
1,172
10% below average.
1,235
1,416
13% below average.
755
793
5% below average.
126
181
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/90-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 80/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 70 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 80 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.082 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 81.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 71.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.86:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 114 cc (6.96 cu in) |
| Power | 8.1 hp (5.9 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 6.1 ft.lbs) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 50.0 x 57.9 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. VM17 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Force-feed lubrication, |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry, Centrifugal, Shoe |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Underbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Rake | 26.3° |
| Trail | 75 mm (3.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 70/90-17 |
| Rear tire | 80/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 99 kg (218.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 92 kg (202.8 lb) |
| Seat height | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,930 mm (76.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 675 mm (26.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,055 mm (41.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,235 mm (48.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 126 mm (5.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 4.20 L (1.11 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0875 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red, Black |
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| Comments | Sold in Asia. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.