In 2003, several privateer and sponsored motorcycle teams in Malaysia entered the Nouvo for competition in the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship. The Nouvo Elegance model will also be released in Brazil in 2009 according to Yamaha.Ģ008 Yamaha Nouvo LX-RC Modifications Īlthough Nouvos are not designed to be performance motorcycles nor hold any legitimate racing victories, they have been used for racing ever since their introduction. The Nouvo Elegance was also launched in Malaysia on August 2008 as the Yamaha Nouvo LC. Cosmetic changes includes the body cover: sharper edges were added with larger seat. The new model is also water-cooled, indicated by the addition of a radiator, installed at the right side of the engine. In addition, the engine cylinder and forged piston are now made from die-cast aluminum silicon (DiASil), making it more lightweight and giving it a better power-to-weight ratio, to reduce engine overheating. On February 2008 the Yamaha Motor Company in Thailand and Vietnam launched an all-new version, the Yamaha Nouvo Elegance (LX in Vietnam) for their markets under the model code 'AT135.' Major changes in this motorcycle are the engine, with the displacement increased from 115 cc to 135 cc. This model only comes in two colors, black or white.Īs of 2008, Nouvo is still the best selling moped-like motorcycle in the Southeast Asia region especially in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. It features a newly designed V-shape headlight and new body stripes, but the engine specifications are the same with all Nouvo series available (except for Nouvo Elegance). Yamaha Motor Company Vietnam has release a special edition model for their market in 2007, the Yamaha Nouvo Limited. Other cosmetic changes include the body panels and passenger footrest. In order to improve stability, the front suspension is also given new settings. For safety, the taillight also has been designed with the addition of a retroreflector device. Part of the facelift includes headlights similar to the Yamaha YZF-R1 sport bike. In 2004, the Nouvo was given a facelift by the Yamaha team. This vehicle is powered by a 4-stroke, SOHC 2-valve single-cylinder engine, giving it strong torque in the mid-to low-speed range. Yamaha engineers intended to develop the frame with the same or higher level of rigidity as a moped bike in order to achieve a moped-like ride and good handling performance but also have the same level of comfort as a scooter. The Nouvo was developed under the model code 'AT115' and in April 2002, and marketed in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and other ASEAN countries.

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