As for the revised chassis, the new triple clamp makes all the difference in the world when it comes to stability. The machine now has a planted and consistent feel, and the larger rider area and relatively low weight carries well into turns and off of jumps. The suspension is still fairly soft for bigger riders, especially the shock, but this is only to allow for suitable settling with the "proper" size rider aboard. If you're in the market for a good, up-to-date playbike for anyone in your family, the TT-R110E is as solid an option as we've come across this year. And at $1849, the price isn't on the moon for a bike of this quality. But if your wife asks you why you've been mowing lawns whenever you get home from the office, just tell her that your inner child is saving up for a bike. I'm sure she'll understand.
Specifications
Price: $1849
Weight (ready to ride, no gas): 155 lb
Seat height: 26.2 in.
Ground clearance: 6.8 in.
Seat-to-footpeg distance: 16.4 in.
What's New!
Revised 110cc motor and tranny
Roomier chassis with beefier gussets
More suspension travel
Aluminum top clamp
What's Hot!
Bigger motor pulls like a champ
Larger chassis accommodates a wider range of pilots
Electric start still rules
Equipped with a spark arrestor
Looks like a YZ!
What's Not!
Stock bar is still somewhat flimsy
Battery goes dead if key is left on
Drum brakes...still
Expectedly soft setup for bigger riders
Opinions
After enduring a knee injury from a minibike racing accident, I had completely written off mini playbikes. That was until I had a chance to ride the TT-R110 at the Yamaha Fun Day. I had so much fun riding this tiny machine, my previous injury didn't even cross my mind. I felt completely comfortable on the little bike. The TT-R felt really stable up front and had plenty of leg room to keep my feet on the pegs and transition for corners without bashing my knees on the bar. The gear ratio seemed to be almost perfect for the two tracks we rode on, and power was always there when I needed it to pull me through a taller gear. The only thing I didn't like about the TT-R110 was getting off of it.
-Joe McKimmy/5'10"/160 lb/Vet Intermediate
I really liked this 110 because it was so easy to ride. I'm still crashing a lot, so it was awesome to just push a button to start instead of kickstarting like I usually do. It was also really easy to shift and the ride was super smooth. The suspension was perfect for me. I only got it up to third gear today on this track, but it was really fast. It looks cool, too!
-Tate Allan/Age 10/4'11"/86 lb/Beginner
(Check out Mini Rider Magazine to see more about what the kids think!)