Built around Yamaha's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2012 Yamaha C3 features a 49 cc (3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 38.0 x 43.5 mm (1.5 x 1.7 inches) with a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the C3 measures 89.8 kg (198 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 734 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,280 mm (50.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 4.54-liter (1.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.05 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 221 km (137 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2007 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~221 km (137 mi)
Engine
Displacement49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke38.0 x 43.5 mm (1.5 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineV-belt
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.05 litres/100 km (48.8 km/l or 114.74 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases47.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 2.3-in travel
Rear SuspensionUnit swing, 2.2-in travel
Wheelbase1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground Clearance114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/90-10
Rear Tyre120/90-10
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight89.8 kg (198.0 pounds)
Seat Height734 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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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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