If I had to choose my 125, I’d go for the Mio Soul i 125 not particularly because of its styling (though I fancy myself as a rebel rider) but because of its functionality. Yamaha currently has a campaign called “choose your 125” to market the scooters previously mentioned.
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With suggested retail price of P86,900, though, the top box itself might have to wait until the next pay day. Since this model has been around the longest, I’m sure there is already a compatible after-market top box bracket available. While you can store an open-face helmet under the seat, the odd shape of the compartment limits the things you can put in. Slowly navigating the Mio 125 Mxi through tight spots will occasionally require the aid of your foot in keeping it upright. A few kilograms may not seem much, unless it makes the scoot a little heavy on the top. Even with the lesser tank capacity of 3.8 liters, it is still the heaviest of the three at 101 kilograms. The Mio 125 Mxi is not equipped with the latest Blue Core technology but is has liquid-cooling system to protect the engine from high temperature caused by extended high rev operation. With a price tag of P79,900, is worth the P10,000 difference? Yes, and it won’t matter much if you plan on purchasing through installment. This toughie might be a softie after all. The seat is wider and is made from softer materials, keeping your tush comfy on longer trips. It has the same 14-inch cast wheels, 4.2-liter tank and air-cooled Blue Core engine but the Mio Soul i 125 is two kilograms heavier, adding more stability to the ride quality. The Mio Soul i 125 is also already equipped an LED headlight. It also has a parking brake lock and a magnetic keyhole shutter but on this one, it is operated with a tiny button and not with the key. While it still won’t take any type of helmet, at least you get more cargo space. The under seat compartment is bigger and has a more conventional shape. Besides that, this Mio variant has some minor functional advantages over its sibling. The bulbous front end will catch anyone’s attention right away. Positioned for riders who want to stand out, the Mio Soul i 125’s styling is bolder than its preppy twin. Suspension is on the firm side but not to the point of discomfort. Its continuously variable transmission is quick to respond to throttle input, though it occasionally felt somewhat abrupt. The Mio i 125 has excellent acceleration from stand still but it does struggle a bit upon reaching 60 kilometers per hour.
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It produces seven kilowatts (nine horsepower) at 8,000 revolutions per minute and 9.6 Newton-meters at 5,500 rpm. The Mio i 125 is powered by a 125-cc air-cooled Blue Core engine that claims to consume less fuel while giving maximum performance. It is also the lightest on the pocket at P69,900. Handling is quick and nimble, perfect for frequent jaunts around town. Weighing only 94 kilograms, it is the lightest among the three. To determine if there are really significant differences among the variants, let us do a three-way comparison, shall we? When Yamaha incorporated YM-jet fuel injection system into their engines for improved fuel efficiency, they re-introduced the Mio in better-performing 125-cc options. Initially available in carburetor-equipped 115-cubic centimeter variants, the Mio helped establish the Japanese manufacturer’s current dominant position in the automatic segment. Yamaha may have foreseen this phenomenon about a decade ago when it introduced the Mio scooter.
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Just like in the automotive industry, we have seen a gradual but consistent shift in demand from manual transmission to automatic transmission in the local motorcycle market.