Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR

Name: Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 698
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.4 (99 reviews)

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Key specs

113 cc
45 kmpl
66 kmpl
105 kg

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 55,767

Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR is now discontinued in India.

Discontinued

Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR Summary

Cygnus Ray ZR key highlights
Engine Capacity	113 cc
Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	66 kmpl
Kerb Weight	105 kg
Seat Height	775 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.2 litres
Max Power	7.1 bhp

About Cygnus Ray ZR

The Cygnus Ray ZR is sold in India to complement the Ray-Z range. Based on the same platform as the Ray, the Cygnus Ray ZR is targeted towards young male consumers.

The Yamaha Ray ZR features the same aggressive lines which made the Ray so popular among youngsters. The front gets a redesigned headlamp flanked by turn indicators. The profile also features revised lines, and the grab handle is big and easy to grab. The instrument cluster still doesn’t have a digital display.

Under the skin, the Cygnus Ray ZR retains the 113cc single-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 7bhp and 8Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a CVT transmission. The Cygnus Ray ZR rides on a telescopic front suspension and a rear monoshock. There is 21 litres of under seat storage. This scooter is available in five variants. Only one of those five has drum brakes with steel wheels. The other four are mechanically identical, with a front disc brake and alloy wheels. The three graphically different ones are the ‘Street Rally’ edition that has different graphics, in red and blue, the ‘Dark Night’ edition and the ‘MotoGP Edition’ which sports a livery that is inspired by Yamaha’s 2019 MotoGP bike.

In terms of competition, the Cygnus Ray ZR competes against the Hero Maestro Edge, Honda Activa 5G and the TVS Jupiter.

Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR Review

With the Ray ZR aimed at the younger male audience, it looks as if Yamaha now has an offering for everyone in the family. The appropriately-named Alpha is targeted at men, the Fascino with its chic styling at women and metrosexuals. The Ray-Z at younger female audience just like the original Ray. Coming back to the latest addition, Yamaha has gone to great lengths to make this scooter appeal to the younger male audience while completing its ‘family’.

What is it?

The moment you set your eyes on the ZR, you realise, the words sharp and aggressive styling were right on the top of the company’s design board. I would go so far as to saying the scooter has more creases than any of the brand’s supersport motorcycles. Now on the mechanical side of things, the scooter can now be opted for with a front disc brake. Under the spiky skin and contrasting colour schemes, the ZR uses the same 113cc single-cylinder engine from the original Ray.

How does it ride?

Start up the scooter and you will instantly notice that typical quiet idle sound which surprised everyone back when the Ray was out. Open throttle on the 113cc single-cylinder engine and you will instantly notice that the additional weight has not made much of a difference on the power delivery. Thanks to the 7.1bhp and 8.1Nm of torque the scooter develops, it takes off the line instantly. As you keep the throttle open and reach somewhere around 40kmph, the ZR loses some of its steam. Push it further on and the scooter will regain some of the steam and continue building speed and take you comfortably up to the 80kmph mark.

The stiffly set up telescopic front forks and the unit swing rear shock on the scooter offer instant confidence. Considering its target market, the firm and easy-to-learn-on ride is spot on. The ride on the ZR is apt for flicking it about and filtering through traffic, however, there is that wide front end which won’t allow that, we will get to it in a bit. We rode the scooter in a number of different scenarios with and without a pillion. Let me tell you, the scooter rides almost the same with or without a passenger. As we told you, the stiff set up allows for a planted and confidence inspiring ride at low and city speeds. Once you cross around 70kmph things tend to go downhill for the ride, hitting an undulation or worse a pothole could potentially throw you off.

Making it worse for the scooter is the optional front disc brake. This is one of those set ups targeted at novice disc brake users. Pulling the lever the first time and the spongy feel will make you question whether if it actually is a disc and not a drum brake. The disc brake will only start offering bite and start doing its job once the lever is pulled in a fair bit.

In short, it is a firm, flickable, smooth riding scooter with a power band suited towards city riding.

Anything else I should know?

Something Yamaha likely didn’t realise while going overboard with the knife on their clay model for the ZR, is that the front nose ended up a bit too wide. Yes, it gives the scooter that wide stance potential buyers would be looking for but, it compromises on one of the fundamental purposes of a scooter, and that is to scoot around. The wide nose will leave you questioning whether the scooter will make it through a potential gap in traffic almost every time.

The instrument cluster at first felt a bit overdone but it quickly grew on us. And using it at night changed our view towards it, completely. Yamaha is right when it says ‘light guides’ are positioned to illuminate the main dial and give it a three-dimensional appearance. The cluster looks rather neat when lit and will play a major role in convincing potential buyers.

If you do plan on doing a long stint on the ZR, the firm seat will prove to be comfortable over a distance. Additionally, the two pockets in the front could prove useful for storing water or a packet of biscuits or whatever scooter tourers carry.

Should I buy one?

If you want a scooter looking like its moving at standstill or if you take more than two minutes styling your hair in the morning, the ZR is for you. If you haven’t gathered already, the scooter is all about style or as Yamaha like to call it “Swag”. At 52.7kmpl it is slightly less efficient than its competition but that should not prove to be a deal breaker if you have your heart set on its looks.

Where does it fit in?

The disc brake variant of the Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR is priced at Rs 69,100 (on-road, Mumbai) and goes head on against the Honda Dio which is a previous generation machine, but priced cheaper at Rs 62,000 (on-road, Mumbai). Even though the ZR is a newer scooter and comes with a disc brake, we feel it is a bit overpriced. The high pricing of the Ray ZR puts it in a segment above its own, where there are offerings like the TVS Jupiter MillionR which offers a range of better equipment and performance.

Gear check

1. AGV K3 SV helmet – The K3 SV is a comfortable and well ventilated helmet. It also has an inner tinted visor which has proven to be one of its best features. Price -Rs 22,000.

2. IXS Zephyros jacket – An extremely light summer jacket. The white on it looks stunning when clean but is difficult to maintain. Price -Rs 12,000.

3. IXON RS GRIP HP gloves – High quality short gloves suited for city riding. Priced a bit high though. Price -Rs 4,500

4. AGV Sport Airtex pants – Riding pants with mesh in the crotch, calf, back of legs and thigh areas which is a real boon in our weather conditions. Price -Rs 6,500.

5. Forma Ice Pro Flow boots – These are heavy race boots with tons of protective features. Just like the pants these boots allow the flow of a lot of air which helps in our humid weather. Price -Rs 18,000.

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Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR mileage

As reported by Cygnus Ray ZR owners, the real mileage of Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR is 45 kmpl. As per ARAI, the average of Cygnus Ray ZR is 40 kmpl.

Cygnus Ray ZR mileage details

Cygnus Ray ZR Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 113 cc

Max Power 7.1 bhp @ 7,500 rpm

Max Torque 8.1 Nm @ 5,000 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 57 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 2

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. --

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. 40 kmpl

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. 45 kmpl

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 234 Km

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

Transmission Automatic

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. V-belt

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 50 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Air Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

Fuel Delivery System --

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 5.2 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. --

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS4

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Unit swing

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. UBS

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 10 inch

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 90/100-10 53J Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 90/100-10 53J Tubeless

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Drum

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Drum

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

Calliper Type --

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 10 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 105 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 775 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 130 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 690 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,115 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,270 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 1,820 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Underbone

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty --

Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Analogue

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Analogue

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--

Shift LightNo

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. No

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. --

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. No

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. --

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. --

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. No

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. No

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. No

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. No

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12V,4.0Ah(10HR)

Front storage box --

Under seat storage --

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. --

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. --

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightNo

GPS & Navigation--

USB charging port--

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchNo

Stepped SeatNo

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR User Reviews

4.4 237 ratings 99 reviews

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Comfort
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Service Experience
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Value for Money
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Performance
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Maintenance cost
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1Worst mileage 3 months ago by Sivaprasad, Kollam
Getting only less than 30kmpl I think they have used a big vacuum-type carburettor like in FZ bike, worst back tyre MRF zapper worn out in just 7000 kmpl poor headlights average breaking even I have disc 2019 Cygnus Ray ZR b629.
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
  50 kmpl
5yamaha ray review 1 year ago by Jyothi, Bangalore
Hi, I am from Bangalore. My sister is having this vehicle, i ride this bike so many times, its very soft to ride and cool. I don't have any bike with me, but I am trying to buy this vehicle.
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5Lightest scooty with robotic looks 2 years ago by Souvik Roy, North 24 Parganas
I purchased this scooty 1 month before the bs6 version. This is the lightest scooty of the segment. Riding is very smooth and excellent. Robotic looks of this scooty makes the difference from all others but 2 thing is that there is no usb charger. you have to purchase i
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
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5Excellent 2 years ago by Ronald Faber, Bhagalpur
Buying was okay. Bought it mainly on looks, not so keen on other, retro styled scooters. Foot space is excellent for transporting big shopping bags. Using it everyday for shopping, going into town and little tours. Easy to ride and has excellent handling. Power sufficie
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5Thumps up for ray Zr 2 years ago by Chandra Babu, Chennai
Riding experience is very good and comfortable, quality is appreciated by everyone in our family and design of the vehicle is very attractive. Rear brake which also very good maintenance cost is also under permissible limit. Mileage is also acceptable between 45 ~ 50 wh
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5Stylish scooter in a handy price 2 years ago by Masood Shaik, Nellore
To be frank I was planning to buy Honda dio at that time but at that time it was unavailable for immediate delivery of the bike so my friend referred this to me as it looks better than that. So I went for this as it comes with better looks, better price and 125 cc and s
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- Got mileage of
  44 kmpl
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Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR News

यामाहा सिग्नस Ray ZR मॉन्स्टर एनर्जी MotoGP एडिशन 59,028 रुपये में लॉन्च
01 August 2019
Janak Sorap

लिमिटेड़ एडिशन वाले स्कूटर की कीमत 59,028 रुपये रखी गई है जो स्टैंडर्ड डिस्क वेरिएंट पर 1500 रुपये का प्रीमियम मांगता है।
Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR Monster Energy Moto GP edition launched at Rs 59,028
01 August 2019
Janak Sorap

The limited edition scooter has been priced at Rs 59,028 demanding a premium of Rs 1500 over the standard disc variant.
Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR Street Rally vs Honda Dio vs Hero Maestro Edge: Competition Check
26 July 2018
Neil Nair

Yamaha recently launched a new variant of the Cygnus Ray ZR christened the Street Rally. We check out how it fares against its rivals the Honda Dio and the Hero Maestro Edge.