The new Yamaha PG-1 announced by Yamaha Thailand, which is due to make its official debut at the Thai Motor Expo 2023, which opens from November 30 to December 12. At first glance, it’s very reminiscent of the better-known Honda CT125 Hunter, although the original aesthetic features are not missing, it has to be said. Honda’s model, to tell the truth, has recently been more successful than expected, not only in Asia, but also in places where no one would say that, such as the United States. In reality, however, the real rival of this new PG-1 is another Honda model, the Cross-Cub, which is a crossover version of the very popular 110 cc Cub. All these comparisons just to better frame a peculiar product that – as is usually the case with those that come after it – seems to perform very well in terms of the subject matter assigned to it.
The Yamaha PG-1 is based on the same 114 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that powers the Finn, a daily commuter scooter of which it is the most adventurous version. There is a choice of alloy or spoked wheels and so far we only know the price of the former, 48,700 baht, which would be approximately €1,264. Reservations have already been opened, although the price list has not yet been published and Yamaha Thai has been a little stingy in releasing information. We do know, however, that there will be four colors: Chill Blue, Humming Brown, Vivid Yellow and Cool Black. And we also know that an exclusive bonus is on offer for the first 100 buyers who order it by December 11, 2023. The Wanderlust Camper package includes hand guards, hand covers, a black brake lever, a USB charger, a black front rack kit, a sturdy rear rack kit, a silver exhaust guard and a black auxiliary frame kit and leg guard. On the other hand, the Naughty Tracker package includes a specific license plate holder, a set of hand guards, a front license plate kit, a raised front wing kit, a side license plate kit for a retro look, a silver exhaust guard, a silver anti-skid plate and a black subframe kit.
In addition to the specifications of each kit, the names themselves make you fantasize about the extravagant use of this little PG-1. And how would you use it? Would it be more of a Wanderlust Camper or a Naughty Tracker? And, most importantly, would you like to see it in Portugal?