The Alpha is a decent all-round performer with good comfort levels and great handling. However, for the money Yamaha is charging its customers, it doesn’t come with any extra frills.Although its based on the same platform as the Ray, it looks nothing like it. That’s a good thing and a bad thing. Bad thing because it isn’t as flamboyantly designed as the Ray Z.
The Alpha has more subtle styling cues that are pleasing to the eye and sure to offend none, and that’s a good thing. The handle bar mounted headlamp, angular turn indicators on the rather simple-looking front apron and the large front mud guard lend the Alpha a typical family-scooter look.
The Alpha borrows its powerplant from the Ray unchanged, so its 113cc motor makes an identical 7bhp and 8.1Nm of torque. These numbers may not be great on paper, but the manner in which the power is delivered makes all the difference.