Built around Yamaha's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2017 Yamaha Alpha pairs a 113 cc (6.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 8.1 Nm (6 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 50.0 x 57.8 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.2-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement113.0 ccm (6.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Torque8.1 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 6.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke50.0 x 57.8 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionC.D.I.(Capacitor Discharge lgnition)
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry, Centrifugal, Shoe
Chassis
Frame TypeUnderbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionUnit Swing
Wheelbase1270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/100-10
Rear Tyre90/100-10
Front BrakesSingle disc. Optinal drum brake
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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