Yamaha Zuma

larrball · 03-15-2013, 04:32 AM

Frist off does any one on this MB have or has ridden a 2012/13 zuma?
Im looking at the zuma as a new to buy scooter, but would like any info from someone that has/ridden one.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr.../659/home.aspx

larrball · 03-16-2013, 07:26 PM

Really?
NOT one Person// never ridden one/ seen one//went to the mall..

EFI/Water-Cooled

O- all right I understand now, it does do 45-48Mph all day long in stock form (4T 3val/cyc).. NOW i know why you haven't seen one.
Cant say i could keep up with my jonway Vip @ 45Mph for too long.

Come on ' ladies ' <-------

Get a friend that has a 12/13 zuma and hit the keyboard with you're review.

teddy554 · 03-16-2013, 08:30 PM

I seen one never rode one but the older 2t have rode them and wish i had money to buy one, they where great scoots not sure about the newer 4t but with the specs i would have to say pretty fast

ascoda · 03-18-2013, 02:53 PM

The new Zuma has the same drive train as my C3. 50cc water cooled, fuel injected 4T. 100+mpg.
I wouldn't expect 48 mph. 40-45 tops. If you like to tinker, there isn't much extra power to be found. There is a Zuma 125 as well, if you need more.
It will however, be absolutely reliable. Will start immediately every time, never overheat or hiccup. You won't be disappointed.

larrball · 03-18-2013, 05:30 PM

Thank's for the reply ascoda.
Seen a c3 last year.. man lots of space under the seat.
If i get the Cash I'm really looking at the zuma as a new ride... we'll see.

scootnwinn · 03-18-2013, 05:38 PM

Yamaha makes a great bike. Are you looking at the 50's only?

$3500 worth of pretty Honda power...

**inuyasha** · 03-18-2013, 05:59 PM

Hi Larry
Relevant info
http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Yam...S/ZumaBWS.html
Take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank

thumper650 · 05-21-2013, 03:05 PM

I'd like to buy one. They're kinda expensive and I'd be nervous it might get stolen. My work is moving next year and I think I'll see what the parking situation is first.

I see a few of them here around Boston, they look sweet.

Houndguy · 05-23-2013, 09:29 AM

My first scoot was a 07 Zuma 125. It's a great little scoot that has a "go anywhere, do anything" attitude.

I even took it off road a few times just for the hell of it. I only had it for about a 1/2 year (had to upgrade due to a change in my job location - I commute on my scoot) but have nothing but praise for it.

ascoda · 05-23-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumper650

I'd like to buy one. They're kinda expensive and I'd be nervous it might get stolen.

You can insure it for less than $100 for a year.

wheelbender6 · 06-01-2013, 09:57 PM

larrball - Are you referring to the Zuma 50cc or 125cc? If you are looking for a 50cc, I would get a used 2 stroke Zuma. They are just faster. The current Zuma 50 is a four stroke.

TERRY9019 · 07-04-2018, 04:18 PM

Just bought a 2015 zuma 50 EFI,Has a 2 brothers pipe on it,At top end is sputters otherwise runs perfect any ideas. Thanks Terry

Gene563 · 07-10-2018, 02:25 AM

Welcome to the forum, Terry.
I don't know anything about the Zuma, but...
Is the 2 Brothers pipe a performance exhaust.? Perhaps the EFI can't keep up with it at speed ... on a carbureted bike, you could re-jet.
Maybe try a stock pipe and compare.?

sc00ter · 07-11-2018, 12:08 PM

Try resetting the ECU as per the owners manual process. Every time I dug into my Zuma 125 I had to reset the ECU afterwards. A friend has a Zuma 50 4 stroke and I think he has a Two Brothers on his. Runs fine but didnt really bring on much more power. He bought it more for the tone and looks.

03-16-2013, 07:26 PM	#2
larrball Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia Mo. Posts: 132	Really? NOT one Person// never ridden one/ seen one//went to the mall.. EFI/Water-Cooled O- all right I understand now, it does do 45-48Mph all day long in stock form (4T 3val/cyc).. NOW i know why you haven't seen one. Cant say i could keep up with my jonway Vip @ 45Mph for too long. Come on ' ladies ' <------- Get a friend that has a 12/13 zuma and hit the keyboard with you're review. __________________ Take the day off to ride. -------------------------- -------------------------- 2009 Jonway 50 4t
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03-18-2013, 02:53 PM	#4
ascoda Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 13	The new Zuma has the same drive train as my C3. 50cc water cooled, fuel injected 4T. 100+mpg. I wouldn't expect 48 mph. 40-45 tops. If you like to tinker, there isn't much extra power to be found. There is a Zuma 125 as well, if you need more. It will however, be absolutely reliable. Will start immediately every time, never overheat or hiccup. You won't be disappointed. __________________ 2007 Yamaha C3 Because...Scooter
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03-18-2013, 05:38 PM	#6
scootnwinn Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tierra Azul, NM Posts: 739	Yamaha makes a great bike. Are you looking at the 50's only? $3500 worth of pretty Honda power... __________________ Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. - Benjamin Franklin Join the HARDCORE 1983 Honda GL650I SilverWing
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03-18-2013, 05:59 PM	#7
inuyasha Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 1,165	Hi Larry Relevant info http://www.motorscooterguide.net/Yam...S/ZumaBWS.html Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank __________________ "4wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul" Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. Douglas MacArthur
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05-23-2013, 09:29 AM	#9
Houndguy Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 176	My first scoot was a 07 Zuma 125. It's a great little scoot that has a "go anywhere, do anything" attitude. I even took it off road a few times just for the hell of it. I only had it for about a 1/2 year (had to upgrade due to a change in my job location - I commute on my scoot) but have nothing but praise for it. __________________ A riders adventures and misadventures exploring the world of motorcycles and scooters. Riding nearly everyday through the big wide world. - http://www.2smallerwheels.blogspot.com/
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05-21-2013, 03:05 PM	#8
thumper650 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 137	I'd like to buy one. They're kinda expensive and I'd be nervous it might get stolen. My work is moving next year and I think I'll see what the parking situation is first. I see a few of them here around Boston, they look sweet.
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06-01-2013, 09:57 PM	#11
wheelbender6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston area Posts: 945	larrball - Are you referring to the Zuma 50cc or 125cc? If you are looking for a 50cc, I would get a used 2 stroke Zuma. They are just faster. The current Zuma 50 is a four stroke. __________________ "Beer never broke my heart" - Luke Combs
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07-04-2018, 04:18 PM	#12
TERRY9019 Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 1	Help Just bought a 2015 zuma 50 EFI,Has a 2 brothers pipe on it,At top end is sputters otherwise runs perfect any ideas. Thanks Terry
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07-10-2018, 02:25 AM	#13
Gene563 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Lanoka Harbor, NJ Posts: 63	Welcome to the forum, Terry. I don't know anything about the Zuma, but... Is the 2 Brothers pipe a performance exhaust.? Perhaps the EFI can't keep up with it at speed ... on a carbureted bike, you could re-jet. Maybe try a stock pipe and compare.?
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07-11-2018, 12:08 PM	#14
sc00ter Join Date: May 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 607	Try resetting the ECU as per the owners manual process. Every time I dug into my Zuma 125 I had to reset the ECU afterwards. A friend has a Zuma 50 4 stroke and I think he has a Two Brothers on his. Runs fine but didnt really bring on much more power. He bought it more for the tone and looks.
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