India Yamaha Motor has
extended its Darknight colour option to the scooter range. Yamaha has announced
the launch of the Fascino Darknight Edition, priced at INR 56,790* – a premium
of INR 1,497 over the standard Fascino that retails for INR 55,293*.
The Yamaha Fascino Darknight gets a combination of
matte and gloss finish panels with highlights of chrome on the apron and the
side panels. Additional graphics further enhance the sporty looks of the
scooter while the dual tone saddle adds a premium touch to the package.
The Darknight joins the existing colour palette that
includes Season Green, Glamorous Gold, Dapper Blue, Beaming Blue, Dazzling Grey
and Sassy Cyan. The addition of the new colour option is aimed to help the
scooter gain better sales and compete against the likes of Honda Activa 5G, TVS
Jupiter, and Honda Dio among others in the Indian market.
Apart from the visual upgrades, every other
specification remains identical to the standard model. Luggage carrying
solutions include a 21-litre under seat storage with the option of adding a USB
charger, bottle holder next to the keyhole, and a hook for a handbag near the
footboard. The analogue instrument console comprises speedometer, odometer and
a fuel gauge along with tell-tale indicators.
Technical specification sheet includes a 113 cc,
air-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve carburettor engine with Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) that churns out 7.2 PS of power at 7,500 rpm and
8.1 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. Anchoring tasks are performed by drum
brakes on both wheels while the safety net includes Unified Braking System,
Yamaha’s terms for Combi Braking System (CBS).
The Fascino rides on 10-inch wheels that are wrapped
in tubeless tyres. The scooter is built around an Underbone frame while the
shock absorption department includes telescopic forks at the front and a single
spring at the rear.
