Yamaha Breeze

The Yamaha Breeze was a scooter from the Japanese manufacturer Yamaha . It is identical to the MBK Fizz . The series was built in the mid-1990s, but was not a great success. It was one of the first so-called sports scooters. The model can be seen as the predecessor of the Yamaha Aerox .

The Minarelli engine with a short swing arm, which has now been discontinued, is used in the Breeze . The Fizz is technically based on the Zest , but has been improved in many ways. Like most modern scooters with two-stroke engines, it has separate lubrication. Unlike many other vehicles, the oil tank is located deep in the frame at the rear end of the running board. This arrangement is more favorable in terms of the center of gravity than a high-lying oil tank and allows a larger fuel tank in the rear frame.

Technical specifications

Engine: fan-cooled, horizontal single-cylinder two-stroke engine (manufacturer Motori Minarelli)
Displacement: 49 cm ³
Transmission: stepless automatic ( CVT transmission )
Tires: front and rear 10 "tubeless tires
Top speed: 45–50 km / h in Germany, in other countries an unthrottled version was available which is 60–65 km / h fast.

MBK Fizz, front view
MBK Fizz, vehicle converted for use by a scooter tourist

Today's meaning

Due to its relatively low distribution and awareness, the Breeze hardly plays a role in today's road traffic. Many of the surviving specimens are in very poor condition. Well-cared for and well-maintained vehicles are still valued by connoisseurs today as particularly comfortable and reliable scooters. In particular, the low fuel consumption and the long seat, which is very comfortable for tall drivers, were and are often praised.