Yamaha D’elight launched

It might have a daft name, but the new Yamaha D’elight could nevertheless appeal to those riders who want a neat and agile scooter for urban use.

Power comes from a four-stroke, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder 114 cc engine that develops 7.1 bhp (5.3 kW / 7.2 PS) with 7.6 Nm (5.6 lb/ft) of torque. However, the retro-styled D’elight has been built around a compact steel tubular frame, giving it the dimensions and manoeuvrability of a smaller-capacity machine.

Indeed, the wet weight is quoted as being just 98 kg (216 lbs), which is only a few kilos heavier than Yamaha’s own 49 cc Neo’s 4. Furthermore, the D’elight’s seat height is a very manageable 755 mm (29.7”).

Included in the specification are a front disc brake, three-spoke alloy wheels and an underseat storage compartment. Available in a choice of Midnight Black, Magnetic Bronze or Milky White paintwork, the 2014 Yamaha D’elight has an on the road price (including vehicle tax and first registration fee) of £1,871.

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