Yamaha Gladiator

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Yamaha Gladiator
Yamaha Gladiator JA Type 2007.jpg
Manufacturer India Yamaha Motor
Parent company Yamaha Motor Company
Production2006-2010
PredecessorYamaha Fazer 125cc
Successor Yamaha SS 125
Class Standard
Engine 123.7 cc, 10.0:1 CR, air cooled, SOHC
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Suspension Front: Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Rear:Rectangular swing arm with hydraulic shock absorber
Brakes Front: 240 mm disc
Rear: 130 mm drum
Tires Front: 2.75*18" 4PR,42P
Rear: 3.00 X 18" 6PR, 52P
Wheelbase 1,300 mm (51 in)
DimensionsL: 2,065 mm (81.3 in)
W: 730 mm (29 in)
H: 1,100 mm (43 in)
Seat height790 mm (31 in)
Weight117 kg (258 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity13 litres (3.4 US gal)

The Yamaha Gladiator alias YBR 125 is a 125 cc motorcycle, developed by India Yamaha Motor. Production began in 2006.

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The bike can be started in any gear and offers excellent corner handling. Yamaha claimed that the Gladiator bike will be able to give a mileage of 67 km/L (160 mpgUS) in actual city conditions.

Marketing

At the launch of Yamaha Gladiator in India, Yamaha announced said that it planned to sell 4 lakh bikes in India and six lakhs later. Yamaha would also be setting up a new plant to manufacture two wheelers in India between 2008 and 2010. [1]

Features and specifications

SPECIFICATIONS
TypeSingle Cylinder Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Sohc [2]
Valve Train2 Valve
Displacement123.7 cc
Bore & Stroke54 X 54 MM
Comp. Ratio10.0:1
Max. Power8.0kW (10.7hp) @ 7,500 rpm
Max. Torque10.4 NM (7.7 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm
Idle Speed1,400 +- 100 rpm
StartingKick Start / Electric Start
Spark PlugNGK CR7HSA - R
Gear Box5 Speed Constant Mesh
Shift Pattern1 Down, 4up
Primary Reduction3.4
Final Reduction3.214
Gear Ratio1 St: 3.000, 2nd:1.777. 3rd: 1.316, 4th:1.045, 5th: 0.875
ClutchMultiplate Wet Type
Battery12V- 5AH(Self)
Head Light12HS1(12v 35/35 W Halogen Bulb
Tail Lamp12v 21/5w
Indicator12v 10w
Indicator12v 10w
Chassis TypeDiamond Tubular Type
Caster/ Trail26 degree/ 90mm
Suspension FrontTelescopic Hydraulic Type
Suspension RearRectangular Swing Arm With Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Brakes FrontDrum Type/ Disc Type
Brakes RearDrum Type
Tyre Front2.75 X 18" 42 P
Tyre Rear3.00 X 18" 6pr, 52 P
Kerb WeightKerb Wt - 127 kg (Deluxe)
Max Payload130 kg
Wheel Base1,300 mm
Length2,065 mm
Width730 mm
Overall Height1,100 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm
Tank Capacity13 Lts.

References

  1. "Products | India Yamaha Motor PVT. LTD". Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
  2. "Products | India Yamaha Motor PVT. LTD". Archived from the original on 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2012-01-20.