The electronically controlled CVT is the story: hold the Y-Shift button and the Alpha pins its ratio like a downshift, which transforms overtakes on flyovers.
The back-to-back footage against the outgoing model shows the difference is bigger than the spec sheet implies.
Verdict
What we like
- Y-Shift transforms flyover overtakes
- YECVT keeps response crisp
- Sharper look over the outgoing model
What we don't
- Firm ride over broken tarmac
- Price creeps toward 160cc rivals