2008
Yamaha Morphous - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 532087 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Morphous |
| Price | US$ 5299. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-M13 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | UNit swing |
| Reartyre | 130/70-M13 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 66.0 x 73.0 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 250.00 ccm (15.26 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Dark violet |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 185.1 kg (408.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,049 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,370 mm (93.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 823 mm (32.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 655 mm (25.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.