The Yamaha Latte is a style-led city scooter with two numbers that matter more than its looks: 100 kg and 37 litres. It is one of the lightest automatics on sale in Vietnam and one of the best for underseat storage, and this review uses only specifications published on the official Yamaha Motor Vietnam Latte product page (retrieved 23 September 2026).

Engine and performance

The Latte runs a 124.9 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled Blue Core engine with two valves and a SOHC layout. Yamaha publishes maximum power at 6.05 kW at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque at 9.77 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Those are relaxed, economy-first figures rather than sporty ones - this is a scooter for gliding through the Old Quarter, not for attacking arterial roads. See our power and torque explainer for context.

Fuel economy

Yamaha’s published figure is 1.80 litres/100 km from a 5.0-litre tank - among the most economical figures in the 125 class and the best in this batch of reviews. Real-world consumption varies with load, traffic and riding style; see the fuel economy comparison.

Size, weight and comfort

Yamaha publishes a wet weight of 100 kg, seat height 790 mm, dimensions 1,821 x 684 x 1,158 mm, wheelbase 1,275 mm and ground clearance 125 mm. At 100 kg it is genuinely easy to paddle and park - lighter riders notice this at every kerb, as we discuss in the lightest motorbikes guide. Note the small 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels (90/90-12 and 100/90-10 tyres): very nimble at low speed, less settled on broken surfaces than 14- or 16-inch rivals.

Storage and features

The headline feature is 37 litres of underseat storage with a flat floor - Yamaha says it takes A4 folders and a 13-inch laptop, matching the Honda Lead 125’s capacity. There is also a smart key with vehicle-locate and steering lock, an LCD panel, halogen lighting and a conveniently placed external fuel cap. Brakes are a front disc and rear drum; the Latte does not offer ABS in the range we reviewed, so check our ABS availability guide if that matters to you.

Who it suits

City riders, students and style-focused commuters who prioritise storage, low weight and economy over speed and long-distance stability. Yamaha’s list price for the 2025 limited colour version is 39,077,000 VND. Its natural rival is Honda’s Vario 125 - compared directly in a separate article - and its in-house sibling the Grande.

Nguyen Tu does not publish a rental rate for the Latte. Contact us to confirm current availability.

What to check before you ride one

Small wheels are more sensitive to potholes - inspect both tyres carefully. Then work through our rental motorbike inspection checklist.