Previously compared the Zuma to the Honda Trail 125. In this video I show what I consider the advantages of the Zuma over the Honda highlighting only the Zuma. Take it on a ride thru the farmlands of south central PA.
I have a 2021 Zuma 125. I love it! I have 2,300 miles on it already. I am in Pa. and bought it new out the door for $4,850. Insurance full coverage is only $90 a year!
I have about 1400 on mine and love it. My Wife wanted it but is afraid to ride it so I adopted it and already had the Honda ordered. If I had to choose one, I'd take the Zuma. It is just so easy to ride and fun.
Iam getting a zuma 125 i live in Pittsburgh i was worried about hills until i seen ur demo, thanks for sharing really shows zuma can handle any hill i need it to
Thank you for the video, just bought a 2022 Zuma (blue) your comments were very helpful. I presently have 36 miles on th scoot . We've had winter weather here , but now getting better, looking forward for more riding.
We were lucky in Pennsylvania. Rode some all winter and had above normal temperatures. Coldest we've had is now in the middle of March. Thanks for watching.
That was one one of the more enjoyable Zuma videos I have watched, very informative with real world use. The only drawback of this scooter is the braking, I feel a scooter should prepare a rider for riding motorcycles, but other than that it's a great little machine. Thanks for posting this.
Great review , so glad I got out of the cold of the north . Moved to Bradenton Florida never looked back , something to be said for not having to put up your scoot for 6 to 7 months out of the year !
I live in Wytheville and Bristol along the I81 corridor in SW Virginia. The farmland are neighborhoods are identical looking. I thought it was interesting. Also I'm seriously considering acquiring a 125cc Zuma. I'm 47 and have never had a motorcycle license.
Have camped down in that area several times. Great area. the Zuma is great, just turn the throttle and take off. Thanks for watching. It can handle some pretty rough stuff.
I replaced the passenger foot pegs on my 22 BWs 125 Zuma with kuryaken dropdown foot peg extenders to loer my COG, easily lift myself off the seat while going over bumps and give it more of a motorcycle feel of a configuration. Also shaved off the pillion risecin the seat and put in a gel pad, then recovered it with a fake, black alligator skin for a cooler look and texture. Absolutely great in town and country road bike! I put a trunk on back, mainly to stow my helmet and gloves; but I also do most of my shopping on it too. Also have a Supercub that I traded for my previous 2015 Zuma; but the Zuma automatic is more convenient in town with all the traffic lights.
I just got the 2023 model, matte black just like this one. Still breaking in so having to baby it for a while. The 23 model is my 4th Zuma. They are super reliable, very quick and last forever if you change your fluids often. Love the Yamaha Zuma 125cc
I have a 2011 Zuma and you would laugh if you saw me, my wife, 3 labs, an English mastiff and a small trailer going around the neighborhood. Nearly 900 lbs plus the bike. 15k miles and still going strong 😊
@@christianhudspeth3338 I don’t know. It’s not fast and I only do about 20mph with my dogs for safety. I ride it nearly everyday. Only parts I replaced are the fuel pressure regulator and voltage regulator. Love that bike!
Thanks for doing this video series. Im also a PA resident, Cambria County so a little north west of where you're at, but very familiar with your area. I've been thinking about one of these and some other scooters for a while. We had a Honda ADV 150 when they came out and although I liked it there were some things that didnt impress me for the cost, especially the seat. I've been considering the Zuma vs the slightly larger displacement Piaggio Liberty 150, which also has larger wheels. I did take the ADV on dirt/gravel roads so thats why the Zuma appealed to me, but I was a little concerned about how much power it had, being a 125.
I also have a Honda trail 125 and the Zuma out performs it easily. The Zuma just seems to have more acceleration and power. I"ve had it in some pretty steep tight spots and it's never let me down. Thanks for watching.
Love the review. Picked up a cheap zuma 50 2 stroke a few months ago. I have a couple motorcycles but the ability to hit the store for a couple bags of groceries makes all the difference. Id rather ride than cage for errands. Its a blast. How much does the spare tank hold?
That’s a beautiful area , I’m in South Jersey and would offer head out that way on back roads and into Maryland and stay over night somewhere and head back the next day to dirty jerzee . That was on a Goldwing . I’m in the market for one of these though and still considering the Navi for my needs
Yes it is nice around here, but getting more crowded all the time. Thanks for watching, I rode a Goldwing years ago, they are great but too big for this old man now.
I don’t have one yet (Zuma) but I would think the automatic transmission would be less hassle in cities. The stop and go would be a pain shifting gears up and down. Thx for the vid. And I was thinking of doing a door dash side hustle w/ the Zuma
Thanks for watching. You are right. I love taking my Zuma for daily chores. Easy on and off, also room under the seat for groceries , other odds and ends. Also has a lot off power, climbs hills and can average 55 on roads
Have had my 2022 zuma for 1 year,have over 2,000 miles on it ( I have two other scooters) like everything about it. Yamaha could have designed this just for me! I'm 71 years old,been riding 2 wheels with a motor,motorcycles and scooters for 61 years.
I'm 66 years old. Been riding for 53 years. I'm thinking of getting a Zuma 125 to ride on gravel forest roads and around town. I think it would be easy to haul it in the back of my truck. I have a Yamaha Bolt 950. And a broke down Harley. Lol.
Thanks for watching. I had a 50 before and really didn’t like the lack of power. Was always pulling off the side of the road to let cars pass. I feel safer on the Zuma .
I love the Honda Zuma but there's a lot of different models of it now from several other companies one company that I am interested in getting it from is called vitacci, the bike name is called the tank. I find it hilariously fitting because of how all-terrain or off-road it is. My biggest thing is I've seen a lot of overlanding jeeps or vehicles what the same gas canister that you have on your side mount for the saddlebags, my question is where exactly did you find that I am very curious to know!
I paid 5100 out the door, that is with Pennsylvania tags, 6% tax and all included. Haven't changed the oil myself yet. Took it back to the dealer for the first service to ensure no warranty problems because they like to go over the whole bike and adjust everything after 600 miles. Will change it myself the next time. Thanks for watching.
Do you know of alternative source for oil drain plug o ring? Dealer has had this on back order for 2 years. Alternative source? What is the size? Been using original o ring last 3 oil changes,would like to replace it! What's it made of,unobtanium?
No I'm not aware of another source. My dealer has always had the o ring and any supplies I needed. I took it back to the dealer for the first service since it was still under warranty and my dealer is very reasonable. Thanks for watching.
@@gregghershberger7968 Yours looks more like this one on amazon instead - Brand Scollit Men’s Running Cycling Jackets Waterproof Hooded Packable Windbreaker Lightweight Reflective Rain Windproof Bike Raincoat
Have seen some at dealers, but I've always been partial to Yamaha. Never had a problem with a Yamaha, only other bike I really like is my Honda CT 125 trail.
@@gregghershberger7968 partial to Honda myself,had two XT Yamahas,a'66 BMW,a '67 Triumph, and now own the Zuma, and two Kymco scooters, a '98 People 50,and a 2018 Like 150i. Like the Kymcos but not nearly the quality (it's the components!)of my "real"Zuma! Enjoy your videos!
I love both of those bikes (Zuma and the trail 125) but they're both pretty expensive and I've been looking at the knock-off of the Zuma and it's pretty damn good. I mean I can get the whole thing saddlebags trunk and everything (as an accessory package 250) and it's only about 1600 bucks shipped not too shabby it's very similar and might not last as long cuz it's not a Yamaha
Thanks for watching. At that price you can buy it and see what it’s made of. If it lasts you a year or two your ahead of the game compared to 5000 dollars out the door for a Zuma
South Central Pennsylvania in the Michaux State Forest. I'm lucky I have miles of roads just about 5 miles from my house. I did over 70 miles a few months ago before the weather got bad and only touched a main paved road for about 8 to 10 miles of the 70. Thanks for watching.
Funny how small the world is...I don't live there anymore but I went to graduate school in Shippensburg, lived in Newville and worked in South Mountain. I spent many days in Caledonia State Park and the trails/roads around there.
Your wife likes this bike and she's short so I think it's a keeper. I am open to scooters and minmotos, but I will never take either off road. I've had a Motorini electric sooter befor and I loved it-if some @sshole hadn't stole it on me, I would still be riding it.
Thanks for watching. This Zuma is made for off road and I"ve had a blast on forest roads that aren't very rough, just hard packed dirt with no cars to worry about.
@@chad8061 No I saw the videos before I bought about the handlebars hitting your knees while turning but I haven't had any problems. I think I ride with my knees apart more than both feet tight together inside the scooter. May be because I've been an avid bicyclist for 50 years and may ride the scooter with my legs further apart than some. I also have the Honda 125 Trail which you have to straddle to ride. Love them both. Thanks for watching.
@@gregghershberger7968 this is really great news. I saw that vid too and is why I asked. I'm currently using a touring Raleigh so I know what you mean about cycling. Im gonna have to make some calls and visits to check one of these out and buy. Thanks alot guy !
@@chad8061 Funny I originally bought the Zuma for my wife, but she is only 5 foot tall and didn't feel comfortable not being able to put both feet on the ground, so I inherited it. Her loss, my gain. More of an issue for short people than tall. Enjoy.
Have had my 2022 zuma for 1 year,have over 2,000 miles on it ( I have two other scooters) like everything about it. Yamaha could have designed this just for me! I'm 71 years old,been riding 2 wheels with a motor,motorcycles and scooters for 61 years.
