Yamaha Gladiator Explained

Yamaha Gladiator
Manufacturer:India Yamaha Motor
Parent Company:Yamaha Motor Company
Production:2006-2010
Predecessor:Yamaha Fazer 125cc
Successor:Yamaha SS 125
Colours:4 [Deep Red Metallic K, YAMAHA Black, Silver3, deep Puplish Blue Metallic C]
Warranty:5 Years/70,000 km.
Highlights:5 Speed Poer Unit, YTPS[YAMAHA Throttle Position Sensor]
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:1300mm
Length:2065mm
Width:730mm
Height:1100mm
Fuel Capacity:13L

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

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 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
Type Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Sohc[2]
Valve Train 2 Valve
Displacement 123.7 cc
Bore & Stroke54 X 54 MM
Comp. Ratio10.0:1
Max. Power8.0 kW @ 7,500 rpm
Max. Torque10.4 NM @ 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
Battery 12V- 5AH(Self)
Head Light 12HS1(12v 35/35 W Halogen Bulb
Tail Lamp 12v 21/5w
Indicator 12v 10w
Indicator 12v 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. Web site: Products | India Yamaha Motor PVT. LTD. . 2012-01-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120116061627/http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/product/ybr125/index.html . 2012-01-16 .
  2. Web site: Products | India Yamaha Motor PVT. LTD. . 2012-01-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120116061627/http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/product/ybr125/index.html . 2012-01-16 .