At the event held on April 13th, Yamaha introduced the entirely new 2022 Janus Limited Edition alongside the Standard and Special editions. With the highest price tag, what are the pros and cons of this Limited Edition? Let's delve in to find the answers.
1. Advantages of the All-New Janus 2022 Limited Edition
While positioned as an affordable scooter, the brand-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition is equipped with a range of the latest modern features in the 2022 scooter market, specifically:
1.1 Modern Features Lineup
Yamaha unveils the all-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition with a plethora of the latest modern features in the scooter market today, including:
– Smartkey Advanced Key System
Yamaha equips the Janus 2022 Limited Edition with a smartkey featuring multifunctionality, including unlocking the scooter, opening the storage compartment, and locating its position in the parking lot. Compared to traditional keys, the smartkey offers modernity and enhanced anti-theft capabilities, ensuring user satisfaction.
– Start & Stop System
The system allows temporarily turning off the engine when the scooter is stationary for over 3 seconds. To restart, the rider simply twists the throttle without the need for ignition, promoting fuel efficiency and convenience.
1.2 Powerful and Fuel-Efficient Engine
Yamaha equips the all-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition with the Blue Core 125cc engine, air-cooled. This engine delivers a maximum power of 9.6 Nm at 8000 rpm and a peak torque of 9.5 Nm at 5500 rpm. With this power, the Janus 2022 Limited Edition not only boasts impressive acceleration but also maintains stable performance at high speeds, providing flexibility in crowded urban streets.
Moreover, the Janus 2022 Limited Edition is highly praised for its fuel efficiency, consuming approximately 1.87 liters of fuel per 100 km. Therefore, users can save on operating costs during usage.
1.3 Compact and Modern Design
The Janus features a lightweight design while ensuring modernity with classic European lines. The scooter has an oval-shaped headlight cluster wrapped in a bright metal layer. Despite still using halogen bulbs, the light intensity is sufficient for travel under low-light conditions.
Additionally, the all-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition also features modern LED position lights, and the redesigned turn signal cluster provides a sleeker look, contributing to a beautiful and modern front overall.
Yamaha's affordable scooter still comes equipped with a combination of analog and LCD gauges, providing comprehensive and impressive parameter displays to meet user needs. Additionally, the scooter features a smartkey, with a conveniently placed trunk release button, enhancing ease of use.
Moreover, the all-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition is convenient with its spacious 14-liter storage compartment, capable of accommodating two half-face helmets, and a front hook for hanging belongings, providing convenience for users.
With a weight of only 99kg and compact overall dimensions, the 2022 Janus Limited Edition motorcycle is suitable for a wide range of users.
2. Evaluation of Weaknesses in the 2022 Janus Limited Edition Motorcycle
In addition to its advantages, the 2022 Janus Limited Edition motorcycle also has certain drawbacks, specifically:
– Highest Price among the Models
Specifically, the all-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition is priced at 32.2 million VND, more than 900,000 VND higher than the Special edition and over 4 million VND more than the Standard edition.
– Fuel tank cap remains under the scooter seat
While most scooter models have moved the fuel tank cap to the front, the all-new 2022 Janus Limited Edition still retains the under-seat fuel tank cap, making refueling a bit inconvenient.
Nevertheless, at its selling price, the 2022 Janus Limited Edition remains one of the best scooter choices for users.