The Ray Z is being touted as a masculine version of the original. Visual differences includea smoked-finish visor at the front on the handlebar, an oversized metal grab handle unit at the rear, heavy doses of carbon-fibre-type pattern on seat fabric and instrument cluster plastic and, of course, new stickers. Most of the other parts remain the same, like the power and torque figures. Yamaha has slightly tuned the automatic transmission for smoother and better pick-up but this has also been carried throughout the range.On the road, the Ray Z feels as eager as its older twin.
The engine is the same 113cc 4-stroke unitdelivering around 7bhp of top-end power and 8.1Nm of torque. The scooter is quick off the mark, and has a sporty exhaust note to go with its looks. The lightweight body is easy to flick around in traffic or narrow, twisty roads. With a single rider, it’s a spirited ride, but with a pillion, you can feel the tiny but efficient engine’s limitations. Plus, the brakes have a very soft feel, which is the only chink in the Ray Z’s otherwise invincible armour.