Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR (DarkNight)

The Cygnus Ray ZR is sold in India to complement the Ray-Z range. Based on the same platform as the Ray, the Cygnus Ray ZR is targeted towards young male consumers. The Yamaha Ray ZR features the same aggressive lines which made the Ray so popular among youngsters. The front gets a redesigned headlamp flanked by turn indicators. The profile also features revised lines, and the grab handle is big and easy to grab. The instrument cluster still doesn’t have a digital display.

Under the skin, the Cygnus Ray ZR retains the 113cc single-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 7bhp and 8Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a CVT transmission. The Cygnus Ray ZR rides on a telescopic front suspension and a rear monoshock. There is 21 litres of under seat storage. This scooter is available in five variants.

Only one of those five has drum brakes with steel wheels. The other four are mechanically identical, with a front disc brake and alloy wheels. The three graphically different ones are the “Street Rally” edition that has different graphics, in red and blue, the “Dark Night” edition and the “MotoGP Edition” which sports a livery that is inspired by Yamaha’s 2019 MotoGP bike. In terms of competition, the Cygnus Ray ZR competes against the Hero Maestro Edge, Honda Activa 5G and the TVS Jupiter.