The Gladiator is a new model developed on the concept of a “next generation Fun bike”. It features a power unit coupled with a new 5-speed transmission and mounted on a body with a design that suggests dynamic motion. The 5-speed transmission lets the rider make the most of a wide power band to experience excellent performance in both around-town and high-speed riding.
The Gladiator engine features the latest technologies. The 125 cc single cylinder churns out a maximum power output of 8.0kW (11 PS) at 7,500 rpm and a max torque of 10.4 Nm (1.06 kgf-m) at 6,500 rpm, delivering an outstanding standing acceleration. The powerful performance of the Gladiator is much above the current executive bikes and is at par with bikes in the deluxe category. Starting in any gear adds to the convenience factor and its handling during cornering is very precise.
Yamaha Gladiator standard version will come for at Rs 41,990 ex-Delhi, while the Gladiator DX is tagged at Rs 44,990. The Yamaha Gladiator DX will have electric start and 240 mm front disc brakes, while the standard Yamaha Gladiator will come with drum brakes and kick start. The 11 PS, four stroke bikes is the first in a line of three bikes which Yamaha India plans to launch this year. Said Yamaha Motor India CEO and managing director Tom taka Ishikawa: “True to Yamaha’s belief of setting new benchmarks by offering products that surpass customer expectations, the Gladiator will kick starts a new biking lifestyle in the Indian market. Developed as a next generation fun bike, Gladiator brings with it the added values of superb performance, new styling, greater handling and comfort”.
Its 125 cc single cylinder churns out a maximum power output of 8.0kW (11 PS) at 7,500 rpm and a max torque of 10.4 Nm (1.06 kgf-m) at 6,500 rpm, a notch above most bikes in the category. Moreover, the bike can be started in any gear and offer excellent corner handling. Yamaha claimed that the Gladiator bike will be able to give a mileage of 67 kmpl in actual city conditions. The Yamaha Gladiator power unit is characterized by its 5 speed transmission, a first for any executive category bike, with optimized gear ratios. The smooth transition of gears makes it possible to bring out optimum torque throughout the torque-band. Yamaha claims that the Gladiator is equally at ease in stop and start conditions of urban traffic and the open highways. Yamaha has also started a new campaign to promote the Yamaha Gladiator in India.
At the launch of Yamaha Gladiator in India, company officials also announced said that Yamaha plans to sell 4 lakh bikes in India this year and six lakhs next. Yamaha will also be setting up a new plant to manufacture two wheelers in India between 2008 and 2010. Yamaha also has plans to foray into the scooter segment, for which a feasibility survey is under way. Yamaha, which was one of the path breakers in the 100cc category back in the eighties and early nineties has been steadily losing market share in the last few years. Now, it commands a small 4% of the two-wheeler market, which it hopes to raise to 10%.
Tech Specifications
Type : Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Sohc
Valve Train : 2 Valve
Displacement : 123.7cc
Bore and Stroke : 54 X 54 MM
Comp. Ratio : 10.0:1
Performance
Max. Power : 8.0 KW @ 7,500 RPM
Max. Torque : 10.4 NM @ 6,500 RPM
Idle Speed : 1,400 +- 100 RPM
Starting : Kick Start / Electric Start
Spark Plug : NGK CR7HSA - R
Transmission
Gear Box : 5 Speed Constant Mesh
Shift Pattern : 1 Down, 4up
Primary Red’n : 3.4
Final Reduction : 3.214
Gear Ratio : 1 St: 3.000, 2nd:1.777. 3rd: 1.316, 4th:1.045, 5th: 0.875
Clutch : Multiplate Wet Type
Electricals
Battery : 12V- 2.5AH(Kick) / 5AH(Self)
Head Light : 12HS1(12v 35/35 W Halogen Bulb
Tail Lamp : 12v 21/5w
Indicator : 12v 10w
Chassis
Type : Diamond Tubular Type
Caster/ Trail : 26 degree/ 90mm
Suspension : Front-Telescopic Hydraulic Type ;Rear-Rectangular Swing Arm With Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Brakes : Front-Drum Type/ Disc Type;Rear-Drum Type
Tyre : Front-2.75 X 18″ 42 P ; Rear-3.00 X 18″ 6pr, 52 P
Dimensions
Kerb Weight : Kerb Wt - 123kg (Standards)/ 127kg (Deluxe)
Max Payload : 130K
Wheel Base : 1,300mm
Length : 2,065mm
Width : 730mm
Overall Height : 1,100mm
Ground Clear’ : 160mm
Tank Capacity : 13 Lts.
the 165cc would be much better in mono shock and it is the bike that can really compete with new pulsar because it has a unique silencer pipe and a sporty look. this bike does contains all the features that a rider likes.
it would be great if it is announced for dispatch fast. i have found many youngster interested in 165cc yamaha gladiato bike
Comment by Sandeep — April 9, 2007 @ 11:07 am
Although I don’t have much detail about this Gladiator 165cc bike I predict I would be a powerfull bike. Yamaha bikes are always Cofortable & has briliant accelaration. I hope these features in that Bike. I experianced Fazer 125cc, Great performance. Also Now I have Enticer. It is also good. But Yamaha has to produce 150cc,180cc or 250cc Bikes to the market. If Yamaha do that Bajaj Pulsor 180 DTs-i has no gost of a chance to win. Good luck. make sure the Gladiator Bike is more comfortable to the rider like FAZER 125cc & Fazer 250cc. Not like Honda CBR 250cc.
Comment by Ruwan — May 8, 2007 @ 10:32 pm
yamaha bikes for sure have a good power to weight ratio and in my view they are the most powerful bikes but still they are no match for pulsars dtsfi 250cc 26 bhp good look digital meter what else is left
yamaha will give a nice competition but will not be able to beat bajaj
Comment by sid — September 28, 2007 @ 1:22 am
Firstly i want to say I Love YAMAHA and its products as well as. I would like to say that i have all experience in yamaha all model. In the 125cc segament motorcycle is very powoerful and luxury another company bikes of this segament. I m waiting for New Gladiator 165 which was show on late year auto expo. Plz save your market and have a good luck. Thank you.
Comment by Krishna Neupane — December 24, 2007 @ 12:06 am
hey,
just launch it soon man i wanna go for it how long will u make ur customrs wait,its high time u cath up the markt or else u will b loosing when there will b no on to go for 165cc with 250 cc from other ompanies will b available.so please launch it fast
Comment by syed mukaram ali — January 23, 2008 @ 5:24 am
I personally feel that yamaha is CHICKEN’ING out ……cause tom , dick and harry have just been talking about this “165cc and 250cc” - so-called FAZER …. Where ARE these bikes mate?????
Comment by Mark — February 19, 2008 @ 6:24 pm