Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR Review Road Test Review

First things first, the Cygnus Ray ZR looks full of swag. The bold and chiseled design up front looks intimidating. The headlamp and turn indicators which used to be together in the earlier version have now been separated to give them a more pronounced look. There is also an increased distance between the front fender and the mud guard to give it a sportier look. The bold and stylish design continues on the side as well. You get the letters ZR printed in a big bold font along with the words 'Next Generation' and 'Hi-Tech Performance'. Although the rear of the Ray ZR looks good but when compared to the front and the side it looks sort of simple. The sporty looking graphics all over really sell this as a scooty that designed to be a looker.

Coming to the performance the Ray ZR has a 113cc single cylinder engine the puts out 7.2hp at 7500rpm and 8.1Nm of torque at 5000rpm. While these figures might not sound too extraordinary, they get the job done. Cruising around the city is relaxing and this scooty will be used mostly for that. Even on highways this is a good and stable ride. I, being extremely light weight (close to 55kgs), was able to take the Ray ZR to a top speed of around 85kmph but for people with more weight this will still go upto 80kmph. The Ray ZR also returns a fuel efficiency of 66kmpl.

One of my favorite aspects of this scooty are the 90/100 10inch tyres. These are tubeless tyres and come with 6-spoke alloy wheels. They along with the way the scooty has been designed, provide a great amount of balance and stability. I felt confident while taking sharp corners. The scooty even manages to keep its balance for a few seconds even after you bring it to a complete halt. The suspension setup consists of a telescopic fork in the front and a single swing in the rear. While the suspension is stiff it does manage to soak in a lot of the smaller bumps. It is just the bigger ones that hit you a bit hard.

The Cygnus Ray ZR comes with a front disc brake variant and we reviewed the same. The 170mm disc is good enough for this scooty and can bring you to a halt in case of panic braking. The rear drum also works well and feels gradual. 

The analogue 3D meter console mounted atop the handlebar also ups the level of swag. There are four section, one houses the speedometer, the one above it has a meter for fuel and on either side you have the turn indicator and high beam indicator. While we liked how the meter console looks, we still think that a digital meter would have done more justice to the scooty. The switch gear is within reach and the fit and finish is fantastic. There were no loose or rickety parts.

The seat on the Ray ZR is long enough for two people to sit comfortably and the foot board also provides enough space for tall people to sit comfortable and have enough space for their legs. Under the seat you get 21 litres of storage and it is enough for most conditions however it cannot accommodate a full sized helmet. You also get the fuel lid placed at the rear of the under seat area.

The drum variant of the Cygnus Ray ZR is priced at Rs 52,000 ex showroom Delhi and the disc brake variant comes at for Rs 54,500 ex-showroom Delhi. For the style quotient and stable performance that the Ray ZR offers, we feel that this price is justified.