Trying Direct Yamaha Gear Ultima Hybrid In Bali, This Is The Excess And Sensation Of Driving

JAKARTA - PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) last March officially launched the Gear Ultima 125 Hybrid, which received a myriad of updates, both in terms of design, features to the heart area of the runway.

This time, the VOI team was given the opportunity for Yamaha to try this one motorbike directly in the Bali area, and the motorbike that was tried directly is a hybrid variant with a dull blue color. Before discussing in more detail the taste of riding this one motorcycle, let's discuss a little more details.

Design

In design, Gear Ultima 125 hybrids look compact. On the front there is a sein light which is quite unique. The front light also looks sporty, especially since it is all LED. This motorbike is equipped with a main light like stacked, and the sein light is in the lower area that blends with fairing. On the back, this motor also looks more modern thanks to the presence of additional very functional iron handles, let alone the external box can be embedded to support more storage capacity.

Driver's taste

The journey started from Denpasar to Ubud, at that time the Yamaha team challenged the media to take advantage of the wide space presented from Yamaha Gear Ultima. The proof is, with the goods that are quite a lot of proper baggage to accommodate, and also the broad deck section also still provides comfort for the feet even though a lot of goods are carried.

The space of feet that is designed to be more spacious and equipped with a double hanger gives drivers the flexibility to carry luggage. This motorbike is increasingly reliable by users because it has a wider seat and is relieved so that it is comfortable to ride and carry goods.

From Ubud, to Kintamani, where the road is quite challenging. During the trip, it passed a fairly crowded area but this one motorbike is very flexible, it can be overtaken. Towards the Kintamani plateau, the winding road to climbing adorns our journey using the Yamaha Gear Ultima 125 Hybrid.

When invited to wind this motorbike is still relatively comfortable, the suspension is also quite mature. When invited to climb the power is also relatively smooth thanks to a new embedded engine. The journey then returns to its main place, with a fairly solid road atmosphere. For the record, the total distance spent in this test is approximately 125 km.

Machine

The Yamaha Gear Ultima 125 Hybrid uses a BlueCore 'hybrid' engine with a capacity of 125cc and air conditioning. The briefing makes the motor capable of producing 6.2 kW of power and 10.6 Nm of torque. On paper, Gear Ultima power is smaller than the previous Gear. However, the torque is much larger. As an illustration, the first generation Gear has a 7 kW power and a 9.5 Nm torque. Because this motorbike has Hybrid Power Assist which helps initial acceleration in the first 3 seconds.

Features

The Yamaha Gear Ultima 125 Hybrid is also equipped with a new feature. Yes, this Japanese manufacturer has equipped the motorbike with a start-stop system or SSS, a mobile charging support, a double hanger, full LED lighting, and an additional rear handle. Especially for the highest variant, there is a digital instrument panel, a answer back system of hazard lights and Y-Connect connectivity. Interestingly, with this more connectivity, users can connect motorbikes with mobile devices, so they can monitor the vehicle in real time, and can see notifications on smartphones.

Conclusion

Overall, the Yamaha Gear Ultima 125 Hybrid can be a mainstay motorbike to accompany daily routines. Moreover, it has many advantages such as new machines, designs, to high-level comfort.