Yamaha Sight beats own record in mileage run

MANILA: It was only in March this year, that the Yamaha Sight won the “Safe Run: The Ultimate Safety Fuel Efficiency Challenge”. Back then, it had managed a mileage of 129 kmpl which had raised many eyebrows and even led to accusations of faking the record. These people are going to have a tough time when they look at the new record.

In the recently concluded Yamaha Sight Safe Run event, participants had to ride along a set route with sealed fuel tanks under strict supervision. After the completion of regional rounds, the final round started at Yamaha Revzone Lapasan, Yamaha’s flagship store at CDO, where these riders covered a 223 km circuit around Mindanao. Averaging 40-60 kmph, they took approximately six hours to finish.

By the time the event ended, the result was clear. Yamaha had no trouble validating their previous record. Second runner-up Joenmar Abendan from Motorjoy Buug, posted a fuel-economy figure of 115.54kmpl; first runner-up Virgilio Pasanting from Unique Motor Center, posted 116.75kmpl. But the clear winner was Ephraim Onahon, who posted the record-breaking 133.53kmpl mileage figure.

Even so, they were not alone. Many riders were able to achieve mileage figures in the 100+ region and were given special prizes. The podium finishers were given Php 15000, Php 20000 and Php 30000 respectively for the third, second and first positions along with brand new Yamaha Sights.

A mileage run like this on the open road takes extra careful driving and special driving techniques and postures. Riders need to minutely measure their throttle, carefully maintain their speeds and become as aerodynamic as possible. But we cannot discount the contribution of the Yamaha Sight itself. Most two-wheelers struggle to achieve 40 kmpl mileage figures yet here is a bike that consistently achieves much higher numbers. The Yamaha Sight’s fuel injected and liquid cooled 114 cc single cylinder engine mated to a four-speed semi-automatic gearbox is truly marvellous. Thanks to the low weight and efficient mapping, riders should not have any trouble approaching these figures even with more exuberant driving.

The previous record was set against a competition of 280 other two-wheelers. The reign of the Yamaha Sight as the mileage king then is going to be a long one.