The Yamaha Jog scooter, a model of the Japanese concern Yamaha, has a pronounced sporting character. Designed for use on city streets. The moped has good maneuverability and can sometimes be aggressive. In accordance with traffic rules, the operation of a motor vehicle with an engine capacity of less than fifty cubic centimeters does not require a driver's license. Therefore, the scooter is very popular among young people. Its price is also attractive, which is lower than the cost of a light motorcycle. At the same time, the technical characteristics of the Yamaha Jog are in many respects higher than those of a bike with a 125 cc/cm engine.
Description
Yamaha Jog is a universal scooter; its model range includes several modifications, each of which has a whole set of exclusive advantages. All mopeds in the Jog series are united by an engine with a cylinder displacement of 49 cubic centimeters - a super-reliable and technologically advanced unit, indexed as 3KJ. This seemingly toy motor has enviable characteristics. If the name of the scooter looks like Yamaha Jog 3KJ, this means that it has a proprietary motor installed on it. The engine was designed in 1989 and has not undergone any changes since then. However, on its basis, the 3YJ prototype was created in 1994, which is installed on the Yamaha Jog Next Zone modification.
Advantages of a scooter
At the end of the review, for better clarity, we will highlight the main advantages of the scooter:
- lightness and high maneuverability;
- forced engine with liquid cooling system;
- asymmetrical steel frame, which contributes to better handling of the scooter;
- six-spoke 12-inch aluminum wheels;
- sporty look of the aerodynamic body;
- convenient and spacious luggage compartment;
- on the front wheel there is a single reinforced disc brake system;
- original dashboard and two-tone paint job.
The scooter has practically no drawbacks, because the first jog wheel appeared 27 years ago .
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Yamaha Jog ZR modification
The model is the most powerful and dynamic of all scooters in the Jog line. When developing the Yamaha Jog ZR Evolution moped in 2000, the most advanced technologies existing at that time were used. The scooter was distinguished by effective front disc brakes with a hydraulic drive, short-stroke sports-type shock absorbers, an electronic liquid crystal display and two combined factory-made anti-theft devices.
Technical characteristics of Yamaha Jog Evolution:
- start of production - 2000;
- body length - 1670 mm;
- height along the rudder line - 1005;
- center distance - 1160 mm;
- engine capacity - 49 cc/cm;
- piston stroke - 39.2 mm;
- cylinder, diameter - 40 mm;
- cooling - air;
- maximum power - 6.5 liters. With. in 7000 rpm mode;
- torque - 0.68 Nm at 6500 rpm;
- gas tank capacity - 5.7 liters;
- transmission - three-speed variator with steering wheel shift;
- maximum speed - 60 km/h;
- front brake - ventilated disc;
- rear - drum, self-regulating;
- dry weight of the moped - 68 kg;
- load capacity, kg - 150;
- tire size - 90/90.
Real opportunities
The sports version of the ZR meets the characteristics and requirements of the race track in a very approximate sense. The maximum that can be squeezed out of a moped is 75 kilometers per hour. With such speed parameters there is no need to talk about participating in real races. The ZR series scooter can compete only among mopeds of its class. In addition, its speed exceeded the factory limit of sixty kilometers per hour only thanks to the switch that is equipped with copies for the Japanese consumer. Cars with this device do not travel outside the Land of the Rising Sun.
Pros and cons of tuning
Buyers purchasing tuned Jog ZRs are warned that the service life of such mopeds is reduced by almost half. This warning is considered mandatory and is included in the sales regulations. Since the sports ZR is bought exclusively by fans of fast and sometimes extreme driving, the engine cannot withstand high loads for a long time. However, engine repair does not present any particular difficulties, since its design, from the point of view of assembly and disassembly, is simple, and any part can be replaced in a regular workshop.
Release of modification 1995-1999
The sports modification of the Yamaha Jog Next Zone scooter is one of the most powerful 50 cc models in the class. It is considered an extremely reliable option for urban use, but it is for this model that there is an acute shortage of non-repair spare parts, consumables and preventive maintenance. For this reason, Next Zone is gradually losing ground and starting to disappear.
Specifications:
- body length - 1615 mm;
- height along the steering wheel line - 1005 mm;
- width - 640 mm;
- height along the seat line - 650 mm;
- center distance - 1130 mm;
- ground clearance, ground clearance - 105 mm;
- load capacity, kg - 150;
- dry weight - 62 kg;
- maximum speed - 60 km/h;
- engine brand - 3YJ;
- number of cycles - 2;
- compression ratio - 7.3;
- maximum power - 6.8 liters. With. in 6500 rpm mode;
- torque - 0.71 Nm, at 6500 rpm;
- gas tank capacity - 5.5 liters;
- oil tank capacity - 1.2 liters;
- tire size - 80/90 R10;
- front brake - ventilated disc;
- rear brake - drum type, self-regulating.
Conclusion
The Japanese-made Yamaha Jog scooter has gained popularity all over the world for good reason. The determining factor was the reliable power unit, which was not radically modernized throughout the entire serial production. At the same time, it remains one of the best engines in the 50 cubic centimeter class.
The moped in question is suitable for both young people and older people. There are modifications for beginners that do not react so sharply to turning the throttle. We can say that Japanese developers have released one of the most successful lines in the category of light scooters, the parameters of which are superior to larger motorcycles in many respects.
Zone and Artistic
The parameters of the sports scooter of the Next Zone series are repeated by another Jog model, created in 1989. This moped was produced specifically for novice drivers and was called the Yamaha Jog Artistic. The control of the scooter was presented according to a simplified scheme, and the dynamic characteristics were somewhat reduced. In comparison with the Yamaha Jog Next model, this moped was inferior on all counts, but it had one undeniable advantage - its calm character. This quality is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to ride according to all the rules.
Yamaha Jog Artistic Specifications:
- start of production - 1989;
- scooter length - 1600 mm;
- height along the handlebar line 960 mm;
- width - 636 mm;
- load capacity, kg - 150;
- dry weight - 60 kg;
- engine - brand 3KJ, single-cylinder, two-stroke;
- cooling - air, forced;
- working volume - 49 cubic cm;
- cylinder diameter - 40 mm;
- compression ratio - 7.2;
- piston stroke - 39.2 mm;
- torque - 7.0 Nm, at 6500 rpm;
- maximum power - 6.8 liters. With. in 7000 rpm mode;
- gas distribution - reed valve;
- maximum speed - 60 km/h;
- transmission - three-speed V-belt variator, steering wheel controls;
- gas tank capacity - 3.5 liters;
- oil tank volume - 1.0 liter;
- fuel consumption - 1.6 liters per 100 kilometers;
- power supply - Yamaha Jog carburetor, diffuser;
- brakes - drum-type on both wheels, self-adjusting;
- tire size - 80/90 10″.
Photo gallery
The hero of our article is a real sports scooter, easy to control, and has a high-revving liquid-cooled engine. It has a beautiful aerodynamic plastic shape, covered in bright graphics that are pleasing to the eye. See the photos of Yamaha Jong that we have collected for you in this collection.
Modernization of the base model
Yamaha scooters are distinguished by high dynamics and good performance. At some point, a more stable temperature regime was required for optimal engine operation. Air cooling did not provide the necessary conditions, and then a water-cooled motor was created. As a result, the moped received torque, which increased by a third. These measures significantly affected the overall characteristics of the engine, rotation became smoother, and dips disappeared when the speed increased sharply.
Price
You can buy a Yamaha Jog Artistic scooter both from Japanese motorcycle auctions and on the used scooter market in the Russian Federation. In the first case, the copies will be in more decent condition; the price for a good Jog scooter from recent years will be ~60 thousand rubles, excluding delivery costs throughout Russia. The bottom of the market for Yamaha Jog Artistic Spec is 10-15 thousand rubles. Such equipment will require significant investments, and is often sold without a title at all. The average price tag for an Artist in good condition on the used market is 30 thousand rubles.
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Restyling
At the next stage of design improvement, the frame configuration was changed, which lost about four kilograms in weight. Changes also affected the plastic parts of the front end; they were positioned at a sharper angle, which gave the scooter fast racing contours. The sporty lines of the Yamaha Jog have become an integral part of its image. The modernized scooter received the RR index.
Specifications:
- body length - 1740 mm;
- height along the steering wheel - 1065 mm;
- width - 674 mm;
- height along the seat line - 770 mm;
- ground clearance, ground clearance - 132 mm;
- ignition - electronic, contactless;
- starting - electric starter, kickstarter;
- transmission - continuously variable variator, rotation transmission via a V-belt;
- engine - single-cylinder, two-stroke;
- cooling - water, contour;
- maximum power 7.2 l. With. in 6800 rpm mode;
- torque 0.72 Nm at 6500 rpm;
- cylinder diameter - 40 mm;
- compression - 7.3;
- piston stroke - 39.2 mm;
- front suspension - telescopic fork with lever shock absorber, swing stroke in the range of 70 mm;
- rear suspension - articulated pendulum with monoshock absorber, travel amplitude 60 mm;
- front brake - ventilated disc, diameter 192 mm;
- rear brake - drum type, self-regulating;
- front wheel tire size - 110/70 12;
- rear wheel, tire size - 120/70 12;
- gas tank capacity - 5.5 liters;
- the weight of the equipped and fully fueled scooter is 84 kg;
- load capacity, kg - 150.
Buyers' opinion
Reviews from owners of the Yamaha Jog scooter are unanimous. Many note the reliability of the engine, which does not require special maintenance and has good traction. The moped picks up quickly and has no equal in maneuverability on city streets. The relatively low speed is more than compensated by the ability to slip into any, even the narrowest gap, and leave powerful motorcycles and cars behind. Therefore, the scooter is popular with couriers, pizza delivery people and postmen. Correspondence, envelopes with registered letters, important messages, and perishable products are delivered using Yamaha Jog.
Scooter maintenance comes down to filling the fuel tank and charging the battery. Moped owners note with particular pleasure its efficiency. An engine at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour consumes only about two liters of fuel per hundred kilometers. Moreover, the scooter’s carburetor allows for adjustments to achieve even greater savings by reducing speed. For those owners who prefer a more dynamic ride, the carburetor can be adjusted in the reverse order and then the speed of the moped will increase. In general, customer reviews are positive, and if someone notes shortcomings, then these shortcomings are not fundamental.
Video
We have already discussed with you all the advantages of this model. We invite you to look at this miracle of motorcycle technology in action. The Yamaha Jog RR scooter is created for those who often operate their two-wheeled vehicle to the limit of its technical capabilities, this video confirms this.
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Comments (2)
- Tatiana Matyash:
02/28/2015 at 19:27I have this moped and I really like it. Very easy to use. Beautiful design. I always take my daughter to kindergarten. I used to have a one and a half Kinroad, it is not comfortable, the steering wheel constantly adjusts when you turn.
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- Konstantin Pravdin:
03/08/2015 at 11:43
Quite nice models, and there are quite a few horses in it. It is quite enough to take two passengers on board, it is very convenient to travel in big cities where there are big traffic jams. True, quite recently they introduced some changes to the traffic rules regarding scooters; now you must have a driver’s license of this category with you, but before you could drive without it.
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