Yamaha Vino 125 reviews

I purchased my 2007 Vino 125 used (only 93 miles) to ride back and forth to my office, about 25 miles round trip. I already had a 650 motorcycle. I have had so much fun on my scooter that I sold my motorcycle and I don't miss it. I have read a lot of reviews on this scooter with people getting 70 to 80 mpg but I am averaging 90 mpg. I can easily keep up with traffic but I don't push to stay up on the little stretch of 55mph that I drive so maybe that's why I get such good gas mileage. I have only filled it up 9 times and it seems to get a little better gas mileage each time. I love this scooter and would highly recommend it. Show less

My girlfriend bought this about four months ago because we could not afford a car any more, and we are already nearing 2000 miles. There have been aboslutly no problems. Both my girlfriend and I are small so we can fit on it slightly comfortably, but it would be hard if she wasn't only 100lbs. I've got it up to 56 with the wind at my back and it tops out between 42 and 47 with two people depending on the wind. Always gets me about 80mpg. For commuting, shopping, and just riding you can get almost everywhere with out a car. For shopping don't forget about all that extra room you have between your feet... Show less

My wife and I just brought home two identical scooters. In the early going, they have surpassed all of my expectations. I haven't completed the long break in period (600 miles) so I haven't come close to opening up the throttle but the bike cruises easily at 30-40 mph without giving it a lot of gas, even with my bulk. I love the long, flat seat which enables me to sit back and find a very comfortable riding position. Loud turn signal indicator makes it impossible for a beginner to forget to cancel the signal. Reasonable storage space, good brakes and headlight. Starts instantly when cold; you sometimes have to blip the throttle when starting it warm. Great dealer experience. It's hard to justify paying more for the most comparable Vespa (150cc vs. 125cc for the Vino). The metal bodied Vespa is a little nicer but not worth the price difference. The Chinese imports on e-bay are a lot cheaper but who will set up the bike and parts sound iffy. Also, do you want to worry about the quality of structural components when your life is on the line and Chinese manufacturers are willing to add melamine to wheat gluten put in food because it's cheaper? It seems worth it to spend the extra money to get the reputation of Yamaha and great dealer service. Show less

Great city commuter. Here in Duluth, a 50 cc scooter would have trouble with our hills. Will exceed 50 mph on flat ground. Consistently gets 75+ mpg, no reliability problems. Easy to ride, easy to park, can hold gallon of milk in the seat compartment. The front disc brakes are a vast improvement over the drums on 50 cc scooters. Even my motorcycle phobic wife enjoys this scooter. Love my Honda 1100 cruiser, but prefer the Vino for short trips around town. don't know why more riders with large bikes don't get scooters as well. Why ride a dressed Harley one mile to the grocery? Caveat, if you want to ride two up, get a larger scooter. Show less

Just got the scooter on the road. The winter is almost over and I am very anxious to use the bike as much as possible. As I am the second owner, I took the bike into my basement workshop and with downloaded manual proceed to service and learn as much as possible. I am very impressed with the quality of construction and over all design of the Vino. Also had occasion to call the Yamaha help line and found them to be very helpful. I'm a little 'shakey' in traffic at the moment, as it has been many years since I drove a bike. Last time was in the 60's and now I'm over 60! But what a fun ride...makes me feel like a kid again. So far I am staying on back roads to my daughters house to babysit my grandchildren. I really like this bike and the feeling of freedom that retirement and the scooter bring into my life. I'll service it myself as much as possible, and enjoy taking it apart as much as riding it. Old guys are like that I guess.. Show less

This is my old Vino and I loved it!! I took it everywhere and it never failed me. I only traded it in so I could get something a little bigger so I could have a passenger. I wish I still had it. I miss my Vino! Great bike for any 'round town' driving. Show less

I've been riding motorcycles for the last 25-years and there are two products that I use and recommend to all riders: 1- 'Stabil' or similar product in your gas tank. Many people don't realize that stagnant gasoline will start going bad in as little as a month. Once this happens, bad gas will start gumming up and getting a varnish like smell and texture. This will clog up, very quickly, your carburetor, gas lines and carburetor jets. Once this happens, your scooter will be hard to start, or it will just not start at all! This product is sold in many auto part stores and places like WalMart for a few bucks...believe me, a lot cheaper than rebuilding a carburator. Product #2: 'Battery Tender'. About $30+ for the Junior model. Hook up the permanent cable to the battery of the scooter and then hook it up to the Battery Tender (very easy to do), every time you park it at home. It will keep you battery fully charged at all times. It also monitors electronically, the battery charge and will prevent over-charging or over-boiling of the battery. Never have to worry about a dead battery again. don't forget to check the oil level and keep up the tire pressure up to specs. Have fun riding and be safe! Show less

The Vino 125 by Yamaha is a fun little ride! It corners great, is comfortable, gets great gas mileage, and with the windscreen, gets going down the road at 53 mph easily. So far I like it a lot. Show less

I purchased my '06 Vino Classic in April of 2006. Out of the box, it topped out about 35 MPH and got just over 40 MPH after the break in time. The mileage is excellent running 100-108 MPG, saving me lots of money over the spring through fall. I work in the same town I live in so I am able to ride it to work. It is great fun to ride and handles really well. The only complaint would be that the seat isn't the most comfortable when taking longer rides. In 1200 miles, it has given me no problem and I plan on putting a lot more miles on it. Overall, I think it is a great machine and I would highly recommend it to anyone, as long as they aren't looking to go real fast. Show less

Just a few words - my first Vino 125 review was on 12-26-03 when I received it brand new. Now 1-26-07, 3 years 1 month later I am still very impressed with the Vino 125 and have not out-grown its performance. I am still on the OEM tires and belts. I have over 7K trouble free miles on the scooter. I use it for short hoops and road trips. Show less