Boasting an impressive array of innovative design and engineering features, the stylish new X-City ensures the ‘commuter experience’ is both comfortable and fun. For the visiting journalists on the launch, the model’s superior ease of access and a luxurious, stepped dual seat, together with the spectacular sights, sounds and smells of one southern Italy’s most cosmopolitan cities, combined to deliver a memorable ride.

Appealing to a wide range of city commuters, the high-wheel X-City is Yamaha’s latest new-generation scooter for 2007 that offers class-leading levels of comfort, performance, practicality and style. Key highlights in its quality construction include low-height footboards that allow you to place your feet on the ground when in slow or stationary traffic and useful under-seat storage that swallows either a helmet or a business bag. There is also a handy glove compartment and a carry hook for smaller bags.

The X-City is Yamaha’s first foray into the high-wheel market, and there’s no better way to enter a new sector than with a benchmark success. Using a 16-inch wheel at the front, and a smaller 15-inch wheel at the back, the X-City provides excellent, stable handling and controlled, supple damping. And both of these qualities were really put to the test on the twisting, cobbled streets of old historic Naples. With a 249cc, 4-stroke engine that delivers strong, zippy performance and smooth, seamless acceleration, the X-City is a must for hassle-free, urban commuting. Add to this the model’s excellent fuel efficiency, quiet-running exhaust and low emissions output, and the reasons why become clear.