Yamaha Grand Filano: Some of the most gorgeous scooters on the market right now are made by Yamaha. They also provide a tonne of technology. Honda predominates the scooter market in India. There is no defeating Honda with Activa forging forward and crushing its competition with enormous volumes. Nevertheless, Honda’s high-end scooters, like the Grazia, don’t always generate the same hype as some of its competitors. Just 2,579 units of Grazia were sold in November 2022. Yamaha appears to have a lead in the premium scooter market given that it sells a combined 20,000 units of the Fascino and RayZR models. Yamaha just debuted Grand Filano in Indonesia, and it would be enticing to see this model introduced in India. Let’s look at it.
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All about the Yamaha Grand Filano
One can immediately conclude that the Yamaha Grand Filano resembles an improved Fascino that is available in India. But Grand Filano has a much more pleasing appearance and is loaded with features. Priced at IDR 27 million (about Rs. 1.46 lakh on the road) for the standard Neo model and IDR 27.5 million (around Rs. 1.48 lakh) for the Lux model. For comparison, the cost of Fascino ranges from Rs. 79K to Rs. 90K in India. Grand Filano appears more upscale than Fascino and offers a lot of features for its high price. Its apron has a visually appealing vertical LED feature in the shape of a diamond just below its LED headlight.
LED taillights with a vertical design and LED indicators improve the appearance. There is also a function for hazard lights. There are seat covers embroidered in contrasting colours that seem luxury. On the entire scooter, there is not a single piece of chrome. Instead, we have components that have been darkened to enhance the sporty appearance.
Specifications and features
| Category | Scooter |
| Start Option | Kick & Electric |
| Front Brake | Disc |
| Displacement | 125 cc |
The Yamaha Grand Filano has a lot going for it in terms of features. It has a spacious 27L boot and 4.4L fuel tank, which improve practicality. The fuel filler cap is located on the front apron. Keyless entry is made possible with Yamaha’s smart key, which also features a side stand switch. A bottle holder and a 12V charging connection are added to the front apron.
Blue backlighting is present in the fully digital instrument cluster. This LCD panel manages the speedometer, odometer, fuel metre, fuel usage, and other important data. A secondary TFT panel located below the instrument console allows smartphone interaction using the My Yamaha app.
An Eco indicator and a power assist indicator are additional features. Also, there is a boot lamp for lighting. A front disc is used, and a rear drum. Yamaha offers wider 110/70-12 tyres mounted at both ends on 12″ alloy wheels. The 125cc mild-hybrid engine has a start/stop feature and is similar to the one found in the Fascino marketed in India, producing about 8 horsepower and 10.4 Nm of torque. The Grand Filano launch has not yet been officially announced by Yamaha India. Having said that, if priced reasonably, it would be a compelling proposition.
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