In Pictures: Yamaha XENTER E electric scooter targets Europe's 125cc commuters with 108 km range

Yamaha positions the XENTER E to slot into Europe's crowded urban scooter market rather than replace it outright.

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Rival electric scooter makers are already courting city riders with bold designs and lower running costs.

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The XENTER E targets daily commuters who log short urban trips on cobblestone streets and bike lanes.

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Congested intersections like this are exactly where Yamaha expects its 125cc-equivalent EV to win converts.

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Yamaha's 7.5 kW eAxle powertrain aims to match the pace of conventional 125cc machines.

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The 3.5 kWh battery delivers a claimed 108 km of WMTC range, enough for a week of short commutes.

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With deliveries set for spring 2027, Yamaha is betting European riders will trade petrol for plug-in urban transport.

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Pricing around €7,799 in Germany puts the XENTER E squarely against premium 125cc rivals.

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Electric two-wheelers are already common in Asian market streets, a vision Yamaha now brings to Europe.

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