Yamaha introduces the first ever geared scooter In the world Yamaha Mio 125 creates a stir in the Indian market.
Edit: July 27, 2025 | New Delhi
Yamaha has launched a revolutionary product in two-wheeler segment by launching the world debut Yamaha Mio 125 that is being claimed as the first ever geared scooter in the world. This is a launch that is making ripples in the automobile circuits in India and Southeast Asia. With the Mio 125, the Japanese manufacturer is merging the simplicity of a scooter with power performance of a motorcycle tapping into a new nerve of an urban commuter.
Important Features of Yamaha Mio 125
The first-of-kind geared scooter with the manual transmission
The 125cc air cooled engine with fuel injection was driven.
It features light frame and sporty design
It is anticipated to be high fuel consumption and performance
The bicycle is created to both be used in cities and used in long rides
In India, Yamaha has a famous scooter brand such as Fascino and Ray ZR. But, the introduction of Mio 125 may be a new era of Indian consumers searching a gear based scooter capable of giving a control over power and economy.
What can make Mio 125 Different?
The Mio 125, under comparison to the traditional CVT, scooters that have automatic transmissions, is the intervention of a automatic transmission as most of the standardized CVT use automatic transmissions. Meaning that the Mio 125 has a manual gearing option unlike the traditional CVT scooters that uses automatic transmission, thus providing more control of speed, gear shift, and pickup. This system is particularly very common among young riders who want a more exciting ride experience without necessarily having to move to a full motorcycle.
It is likely to be a game changer in such market as India, Indonesia and Philippines where it is all about the mileage, the price and the engine power.
Features and Engine
By the official specifications
Engine; Air cooled 125cc SOHC
Transmission: 4-speed / manual Gearbox
Brake: Front disc, rear drum
Weight: about 95kg
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
The scooter has been designed with Blue Core technology that provides smoother rides and has a built material to use in day to day life. It also has an advantage of LED headlamp, under-seat storage, and a digital speedometer.
In India, Indians tend to overestimate their ability to meet expectations of the market. Indians form perceptions that they will easily achieve what they expect out of the market.
Even though the actual launch date of Yamaha Mio 125 is not yet confirmed in India, it is in great demand, particularly with college-going youngsters and people who commute on a day to day basis. Being offered at less than 90,000 ex-showroom, the Mio 125 might find people seeking a gear-based commuter option to scooters such as Activa and Access.
Experts have opined that it is capable of establishing a new genre in the two-wheeler segment especially amongst riders who can shift gears easily but can not afford to ride a bulky motorbike.
Competition
Should it be introduced in India the Mio 125 will compete indirectly with
TVS XL100 (gear moped)
Hero HF deluxe (commuter bike)
Honda Activa (auto scooter)
Yet, because of the uniqueness of its propositions, Yamaha Mio 125 may have its domination of a niche category to itself.
FAQs
Q1: Yamaha is Mio125 launched in India?
Up till date, Yamaha has not officially announced India launch, however, the scooter has been noted in Asia.
Q2: How much is Yamaha Mio 125?
The ex-showroom expected price starts at 85,000 to 90,000 (ex-showroom), depending upon the confirmation.
Q3: Does mio 125 come with gears as a bike?
Yes it has its manual gear box not traditional automatic scooters.
Q4: Is Yamaha Mio 125 a beginner vehicle?
It is more ideal to the riders who are already familiar with changing gears using their hands and those who desire scooter-like bodies.
Q5: How many miles can Mio 125 give?
The approximate mileage is of about 50-60 kmpl according to the riding conditions.
Yamaha Mio 125 is not a mere scooter as it is a trend-setter which has brought together power, control and style together. As the demand of innovation in the commuting segment is growing, the newer addition of Yamaha has the potential to become a game-changer in the Indian two-wheeled market in case it is released promptly. Consumers have now been wondering about the official announcement of Yamaha in India.
