3 reasons to buy the all-new Yamaha Mio Gear S

Yamaha Motor Philippines has recently introduced the all-new Mio Gear S for the local market. 

Per the brand’s local arm, the model is a tough yet nimble ride designed for those seeking a value-added motorcycle suited to daily city commutes. It is likewise touted as an ideal option for first-time rides due to its lightweight yet sturdy build. 

In the Philippine market, however, the Yamaha Mio Gear S faces considerable competition. This is especially true in the P81,000-P85,000 price range. 

But what are the specific reasons to buy the Yamaha Mio Gear S over the multitude of other 125-cubic-centimeter (cc) options in the market? Let’s find out here. 

Designed for the daily grind

Appearance-wise, the Yamaha Mio Gear S adopts the sharp, modern look typical of Yamaha underbone offerings. It has an aggressive front end with plenty of angular details, combined with a wide, roomy seat. 

A majority of its main body sections, however, were given protective surfaces that will be able to stave off scratches and light damage from day-to-day use. Moreover, the motorcycle doesn’t get much in the way of smooth, glossy decorative parts and graphics. Instead, it uses sturdier matte finishes that belie its nature as the ideal ride for the hardworking go-getter. 

Specific scratch protective areas on the body of the Mio Gear S include a tandem step scratch protection plate on either side to stave away damage from tandem riding. At the same time, the footboard of the ride also comes with sturdy scratch-protect pieces to keep the ride looking fit and fresh even after daily use. An additional scratch-protect surface is also present just below the handlebars, where a rider’s legs make contact with the motorcycle’s body panels.

Additionally, the Mio Gear S comes with several nifty features that will help one become prepared for the eventualities of daily riding. It has double hooks for stowing cargo, a slip-resistant floodboard with enough space for small knick-knacks, and an electric power socket for charging your devices on the go. 

Moreover, the updated ride comes with an 18.6-liter underseat storage bin, which has enough space for tools, workout clothes, and, more importantly, rain-riding gear. 

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Efficient but relatively peppy powertrain

Another reason to buy the Yamaha Mio Gear S is its 125-cubic-centimeter (cc), air-cooled, four-stroke, single-overhead-cam gasoline engine. 

At maximum, this powertrain can produce up to 8.2 horsepower at 6,500 revolutions per minute (rpm) and 9.9 Newton-meters of torque at 5,000 rpm. Notably, it isn’t the most powerful version of the Mio, but it has other tricks that make it one of the most efficient. 

For starters, the model was equipped with a hybrid electric starter motor system that provides additional power when climbing hills or accelerating from a standstill while parked on an incline. This is combined with a start and stop system that automatically shuts off the engine when coming to a stop and automatically turns it back on when given a small amount of throttle. 

These measures are seen as fuel-saving tools that will make daily rides more economical in the long run. This, of course, will prove invaluable to those who rely on their motorcycles for a living.

Other noteworthy mechanical bits present on the Yamaha Mio Gear S include an electric starter system, a wet sump lubrication system, a V-belt automatic transmission, a 5.1-liter fuel tank, a fuel injection system, and a dry centrifugal shoe-type clutch. 

Providing a smooth ride and stability for the Mio Gear S is a telescopic front fork and a rear unit swing arm suspension. Stopping power, on the other hand, is handled by a single hydraulic front disc brake and a rear mechanical leading-trailing drum brake. 

Tools for easier, more convenient riding

Besides the ones already mentioned above, the Yamaha Mio Gear S was specced with features that are designed to make riding easier for both experts and beginners alike. 

Some notable examples include an all-digital gauge cluster, which is seldom seen on this segment and price range. Sure, analog gauges look great, but digital ones are less prone to glare and may be more legible when riding at night. 

Moreover, the Mio Gear S gets the Answer-back System, an ingenious tool that allows its owner to easily find it amongst a sea of other parked motorcycles. This is crucial for riders who regularly park in malls. Simply press a button on the Mio Gear S’ keybob, and it will flash its LED lamps and emit a sound. 

Also commendable is the LED headlamp cluster on the Yamaha Mio Gear S. Up to this day, halogen headlamps do work well, but LEDs are simply brighter, more vivid, and less prone to heating. This goes together well with the updated Yamaha ride’s blinker function, which is equally useful if you want to become more visible to other motorists. 

Yamaha Mio Gear S: specifications

Model	Yamaha Mio Gear S
Engine	Air-cooled, four-stoke, SOHC, two-valve, single cylinder
Displacement	125-cc
Transmission	V-belt automatic
Horsepower	9.2
Torque	9.9 Nm
Dimensions (in millimeters)	1,850 x 685 x 1,075
Wheelbase length (in mm)	1,280
Ground clearance (in mm)	135
Seat height (in mm)	750
Front brakes	Hydraulic single disc
Rear brakes	Mechanical leading-trailing drum
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Unit swing arm
Fuel tank capacity	5.1 liters
Amenities	Digital meter panel Stop and start system 18.6 liters underseat compartment Dual cargo hooks LED headlamp Electric power socket Answer-back system
Price	P81,900

Final thoughts

Overall, the updated Yamaha Mio Gear S is a well-rounded automatic motorcycle for the price. Sure, it isn’t the fanciest, but the amenities that it does have are more than enough to make it qualify as an excellent workhorse two-wheeler for those riding for a living and those who rely on their motorcycles to get to work every day. 

At the same time, however, the Mio Gear S gets some very advanced tech where it matters. We are, of course, referring to its electronic drive assist and its start/stop system - two very interesting pieces of motorcycle tech that will certainly make rides more economical in the long run. 

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