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2011 Yamaha C3
Boxy is beautiful.
That cube shape gives the C3 great storage capacity - about 9 gallons - and it's hard to beat a 49cc fuel-injected four-stroke engine. Big wide tires, motorcycle-style fork and that zippy engine mean it's a hoot to ride, too.
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Features
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Key Features - Trendy “box” design scooter accentuates cubic space—hence the name C3—while it stresses function and simplicity.
Key Features - Completely modern running gear, including a fuel-injected engine, makes this one super-economical to operate. The C3 will take you a long, long way on a single 1.2-gallon tank of gas.
Key Features - High-function features include big tires on cast aluminum wheels, a motorcycle-type fork and handlebar.
Key Features - Side-hinged, locking storage compartment swallows up to 9 gallons of gear.
Key Features - The C3 achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 115mpg* with a fuel tank that holds 1.2 gallons of gas.
Engine - Liquid-cooled three-valve, four-stroke engine is powerful, quiet and low-maintenance.
Engine - Electronic fuel injection: a 19mm Mikuni® throttle body provides optimal mixture in all conditions and easy cold starts.
Engine - The C3 will take you a long, long way on a single 1.2-gallon tank of gas.
Engine - Fully automatic V-belt transmission provides easy, twist-the-throttle-and-go operation.
Engine - Pushbutton electric starting (with backup kickstarter) gives ultimate ease of operation.
Engine - The air-induction system and exhaust catalyst technology reduce air pollution.
Chassis/Suspension - Fat, 120/90-10 front and rear tires offer excellent traction and rugged looks.
Chassis/Suspension - Large-diameter steel-tube frame provides strength, long life and great handling.
Chassis/Suspension - Hydraulic motorcycle-type front fork with 2.3 inches of travel delivers a smooth ride.
Chassis/Suspension - Motorcycle-type handlebar can be swapped out easily for a different bend or style.
Chassis/Suspension - Unlike most scooters, the front apron turns along with the fork for style and function.
Additional Features - Wide, comfortable seat is only 28.9 inches from the pavement.
Additional Features - The 9-gallon locking underseat storage is perfect for hauling backpacks, groceries, or whatever.
Additional Features - Retro/functional style is designed for individual customization.
Additional Features - Cool instrument display provides a speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, high-beam indicator light and engine management indicator lights.
2011 Yamaha C3
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- 49cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke single; 3-valves
- Bore x Stroke
- 38.0mm x 43.5mm
- Compression Ratio
- 12.0:1
- Fuel Delivery
- Electronic fuel injection
- Fuel Capacity
- 1.2 gal
- Fuel Economy
- 115 mpg
Transmission
- Ignition
- TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
- Transmission
- Constantly variable automatic
- Final Drive
- V-belt
Chassis
- Suspension Front
- Telescopic fork, 2.3-in travel
- Suspension Rear
- Unit swing, 2.2-in travel
- Brake Front
- 110mm drum
- Brake Rear
- 110mm drum
- Tires Front
- 120/90-10
- Tires Rear
- 120/90-10
Dimensions
- Length
- 73.0 in
- Width
- 27.0 in
- Height
- 41.1 in
- Seat Height
- 28.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 50.4 in
- Ground Clearance
- 4.5 in
- Dry Weight
- 198 lb
General Information
- Warranty
- 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
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