Yamaha has introduced the Yamaha Crux Rev in Central
America and Africa. The motorcycle is the first product developed by Yamaha for
the African market.
The African market, Central America and Caribbean
region amount to 3.6 million units and Yamaha wants a bigger share of the pie.
Powering the Yamaha Crux Rev is powered by the 110 cc four stroke, air cooled
Blue Core mill which is claimed to be 18 percent more fuel efficient than the
existing offering.
While output figures have not been revealed it is
expected to be the same as the Yamaha Saluto RX which is capable of producing
7.5 PS of maximum power at 7,000 rpm and 8.5 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm.
The claimed fuel efficiency of this mill is 82 km/l.
The utilitarian Yamaha Crux Rev gets a flat seat
which will help the bike serve as an ideal bike taxi, the way most commuter
motorcycles are used in Africa. The bike will be offered with spoke and alloy
wheels.
The Yamaha Crux Rev will begin reaching customers in
April 2017 and is expected to be priced around US$ 900 which will vary a bit
depending on the market.
