New in the underbone motorcycle segment is the 2024 Yamaha PG-1. Touted as an outdoor lifestyle bike, the PG-1 makes its world debut in Thailand, being a collaboration between Yamaha Japan and Thailand. With an underbone frame, the PG-1 gets a 115 cc air-cooled engine taken from the Yamaha Finn. Styling follows the off-road adventure/scrambler style, seen in competitors like the Honda CT125 and in Malaysia, the Aveta Ranger Max Explorer.
Differing from the typical kapchai is the
PG-1’s long travel telescopic front forks, with protective rubber boots for the
authentic off-road rugged look. This is coupled with wide handlebars and single
round halogen headlight in the 1970s scrambler style. Twin preload-adjustable
shock absorbers in the rear gives the PG-1 additional ground clearance, some
190 mm below the engine. Chunky tyres adorn the 17-inch wheels, with braking
done with a single hydraulic disc on the front and mechanical drum brake at the
back.
There are four colour options available
for the PG-1 – Yellow, Blue, Black and Brown. No pricing information was
released on the PG-1 with the official reveal happening at the 40th Thailand
International Moto Expo in Bangkok on November 30.
