Yamaha Gladiator

Yamaha Gladiator OverView

India Yamaha has all the weapons in its stable to compete in the Indian two-wheeler market but sometimes it works and sometimes not. This is the case with Yamaha's Yamaha Gladiator. It was launched with much fan-fare and claimed to change the scenario of the 125cc bike segment. However, it didn't happen so far but those who are looking for a stronger bike than a 100cc bike, must go for it as Yamaha Gladiator has awesome style and big bike feel. Lookwise, the bike gets hundred per cent marks in its class.

At present, Yamaha Gladiator comes in two variants called as Yamaha Gladiator SS and RS. SS stands for Sporty and Stylish and RS meant for Racing Style. Interestingly, there is no difference in both the variants except colour and graphic. According to market reports, Yamaha Gladiator SS is the best selling among its variants so far.

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India Yamaha has all the weapons in its stable to compete in the Indian two-wheeler market but sometimes it works and sometimes not. This is the case with Yamaha's Yamaha Gladiator. It was launched with much fan-fare and claimed to change the scenario of the 125cc bike segment. However, it didn't happen so far but those who are looking for a stronger bike than a 100cc bike, must go for it as Yamaha Gladiator has awesome style and big bike feel. Lookwise, the bike gets hundred per cent marks in its class.

At present, Yamaha Gladiator comes in two variants called as Yamaha Gladiator SS and RS. SS stands for Sporty and Stylish and RS meant for Racing Style. Interestingly, there is no difference in both the variants except colour and graphic. According to market reports, Yamaha Gladiator SS is the best selling among its variants so far.

Yamaha Gladiator has a great number of industry first features in it including front disc brake, self start, engine cowl, sporty silencer, tank shrouds, toe gear shifter, self lubricating o-chain, aluminium retractable footpegs, Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor and the list goes on and on. Yamaha Gladiator SS is available in dual tone colours such as red and silver, silver and yellow, black and red while Yamaha RS comes in only Yamaha blue.

The stylish and sporty Yamaha Gladiator is powered by a 123.7cc of engine that is comprised of 4 stroke, air cooled, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve. It's powertrain produces a top power of 11 PS at 7,500 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 10.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Yamaha Gladiator incorporates five speed transmission and self start as well.

Yamaha Gladiator has sexy panels at front, side and rear side. The bike has analogue instrument panel in three dials. Most importantly, the bike has engine cowl which does two jobs, one allowing better air flow towards it and save it from mud etc. The rear side view of the machine is also sporty and eye-catching.

Yamaha Gladiator Designing

The Yamaha Gladiator is evidently bigger than its competitors in the segment. Thanks to its bigger panels, fabrics and other major components. The overall length, width and height of the Yamaha Gladiator are 2,065mm, 730mm and 1,100mm respectively. Where as the seat height is 790mm as industry standards. Though its has a wider wheelbase that is 1300mm. Yamaha Gladiator comes with a little lower ground clearance that is 155mm.

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Yamaha Gladiator comes fitted with aluminium alloy wheels. The wheels have five spoke in matt finish that adorned the bike. Yamaha Gladiator has long rim that is 18 inch each side. The front and rear tyre specification are 2.75 X 18" 4PR, 42P and 3.00 X 18" 6PR, 52P respectively. It has a wheelbase of 1300mm as well for greater stability and balance.

Yamaha Gladiator is adorned with funky graphics and paint job along with sporty panels. As per the company, it has been assembled with most of the sporty panels and ergonomics. Moreover, it has sporty stance and bigger bike shape unlike other in the class.

Yamaha Gladiator is having stylish front cowl and headlamp. The cowl houses bigger and clear headlight. Its front fender also enhances the look of the Yamaha Gladiator. Both come in body colour which is basically dual tone. The hood has mounted and longer wind screen. The front view becomes more appealing with compact front blinker which is pearl white.

Yamaha Gladiator houses a conventional instrument panel but in distinctive shape which is comprised of three dials. The fuel gauge has been located centrally while other two dials are in larger shape. Other common indicators are also integrated in the bigger dials. Yamaha Gladiator incorporates ignition hole at the same board.

The petrol tank of the Yamaha Gladiator has macho looking and beefy shrouds that sports company logo and racing stripes. Just below the petrol tank, engine fairing comes that also uses body colour and graphics. It also ensure better airflow and no mud clinging on the engine. Yamaha Gladiator is loaded with new design kick lever and toe-gear-shifter that add to its macho and sporty image.

The seating arrangement of the Yamaha Gladiator deserve special mention. It has step-up seat which is longer and wide. The seat is attached with a rear grab rail. The Yamaha Gladiator gets sharp tail side and rear cowl. Unlike the other bikes in the class, it has rear turn indicators integrated in the taillamp cluster. Yamaha Gladiator is blessed with Machine gun Type muffler that is wrapped in matt black shade. The bike has also been gifted with retractable footrest. Apart from these sporty and user-friendly features, Yamaha Gladiator star shaped five spoke aluminium wheels.

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When comfort level is talked about, Yamaha Gladiator is apparently sporty bike which is comfortable for both rider and pillion as well. The machine has bigger fuel tank but rider's knee recess is well taken care of as well. Added to this, Yamaha Gladiator has up straight riding position in spite of sporty stance. The seat of the bike is also comfortable with its long size. The passenger can also take help of aluminium footrest and rear grab rail for safe and stable sitting. The aluminium footrests are retractable too.

Yamaha Gladiator is blessed with self start mechanism that is very useful in heavy traffic and saves time. In addition, the vehicle is loaded with light weight alloy wheels for better fuel efficiency, performance and maintenance comfort. A toe-gear-shifter is added to the bike for the sake of sporty look and ease of riding. Yamaha Gladiator possesses self lubricating o-chain that needs less attention and maintenance.

Yamaha Gladiator Engine And Performance

The Yamaha Gladiator comes loaded with a 4 stroke, single cylinder, air cooled, 2 valve, SOHC with a displacement of 123.7cc. The bike's engine mills a top power of 11 PS at 7,500 rpm and develops a maximum torque of 10.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The Yamaha Gladiator has 5 speed gearbox and multiple wet clutch. The sporty cum commuter bike sports a 13 litres of fuel tank. You can expect a fuel economy of around 67 kmpl in city while the company claimed it as 75 kmpl.

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The Yamaha Gladiator features innovative and proven Yamaha engine with a displacement of 123.7cc. It incorporates a 4 stroke, air cooled, single cylinder, 2 valve, SHOC engine configuration. The powertrain produces a top power valve of 11 PS at 7,500 rpm and generates a peak torque figure of 10.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is coupled with 5 speed gearbox and wet multiplate clutch which feels smooth and agile. In addition, Yamaha Gladiator incorporates Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) which ensures outstanding combustion efficiency and amazing pickup. To cover a 0-60 kmph mark, it takes only 7 seconds. One can achieve a top speed of around 108 kmph with this vehicle.

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The heart of Yamaha Gladiator is comprised of a 123.7cc of displacement along with four stroke, single cylinder, air cooled and SOHC. This powerplant pumps out a peak power of 11 PS at 7500 rpm and belts out a top torque of 10.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The stylish 125cc bike, Yamaha Gladiator, uses a manual five speed transmission. Added to that, the two-wheeler is loaded with self start facility. To protect the engine and ensure better air flow, engine cowl is added which is a unique features in this bike segment.

Yamaha Gladiator is installed with Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) that promises remarkable combustion economy and agile pickup. As as result, Yamaha Gladiator does cover the 0-60 kmph mark in just 7 seconds.

Yamaha Gladiator Braking And Handling

In view to provide it better handling, the Yamaha Gladiator has been equipped with front disc brake. The diameter of the front disc brake is 240mm. On the other hand, the rear brake is drum type with dia 130mm. This blending of disc and drum works without fault for instant braking.

The suspension system of the Yamaha Gladiator also helps to attend desirable control and comfort level. The motorcycle has been developed on steel pipe -Diamond tubular type that ensure stability and awesome balance on road. Apart form that, larger wheelbase of the bike assist to make your ride pleasurable and safe.

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Yamaha's sporty cum stylish bike, Yamaha Gladiator, has been loaded with more than standard suspension system. Both the variants of the motorcycles are having the same forks but with different colour scheme. The Yamaha Gladiator has been equipped with front telescopic hydraulic fork and rear rectangular swing arm with hydraulic shock absorber.

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Yamaha Gladiator Colors

The best part of the Yamaha Gladiator is its paint job on sporty panels. The designer of the company uses bold racing graphics at certain parts. The Yamaha Gladiator SS comes in dual tone such as red and silver, silver and yellow, black and red, silver and red while Yamaha Gladiator RS is available in Yamaha Blue colour only.

The body colour is sprayed at front cowl, mudguard, petrol tank, engine cowl, side panels and rear side panels. The most common thing or difference between these two Yamaha Gladiator variants is spring colour of the rear fork. In Yamaha Gladiator SS, the spring has red shade and RS has all black spring.

Yamaha Gladiator Pros

Super sporty looks, engine cowl, front disc brake, smooth acceleration.

Yamaha Gladiator Cons

Analogue dashboard, low-profile suspension.