Yamaha Jog Motor Scooters
The Ugly Duckling
Make: Yamaha
Model: Jog
Year: 1988
Engine Size: 50cc
You won’t be turning any heads while riding the Yamaha Jog. If looks aren’t too important to you, then check out the Jog for buzzing around town at speeds of up to 38 MPH. Looks and speed aside, the Jog is pretty much just an ok scooter – the handling is poor, no thanks to the suspension system. You will feel every single pothole and bump. The brakes are a bit unresponsive, but still better than what you find on other 50cc models from this decade.
The only issues I have with this model are the style and the lack of storage. The Jog definitely isn’t ugly, but it’s not exciting to look at. Storage on the Jog is severely lacking. The under seat compartment contains the oil and fuel tank and there is no glovebox. Fuel consumption however, can make you forget about looks and no storage, at 85 MPG.
The lightness of the Jog makes it a fun scooter to ride on, especially when turning corners, but just be careful when it’s time to brake…
Overall, I would skip this model if you’re looking for a 50cc scooter. It may go fast (for 50cc) and have excellent fuel consumption, but at what cost? I would rather have a solid brake system and decent suspension. Ample space for a helmet couldn’t hurt either. If you’re still interested in the Yamaha Jog, it will cost you around $600 via classified sites. Not a bad price if you just want a scooter to make short trips to the local store, school, work etc. Keep in mind that you could always modify the scooter (improve the brakes, add storage, buy bigger wheels, etc) for a few hundred dollars more.
