Yamaha Gladiator

Gladiator Type SS (Stylish & Sporty) & Type RS (Racing Sports) Launched
Bike major Yamaha has made sport biking more accessible in India with Gladiator Type SS and Type RS. This full size dynamic sporty machine is one of the best in the fiercely competitive 125 cc segment. Power packed with 28 new features, this 4-stroke, 11 bhp and 5-speed bike is a unique combination of sports biking and style. Developed with the true Yamaha DNA, the Gladiator will kick start a new sports biking lifestyle in the Indian market. Its 28 newly developed features, add values of superb performance, new styling, greater handling and comfort.
Yamaha’s race-bred technology delivers an enhanced ride, agile cornering and precise braking. The result is enjoyable sport biking experience unmatched by any other bike in the category. Added to this, the new Gladiator Type SS and RS have been designed for substantial improvement in running performance, overall sporty design and product reliability with added advantages of practical functionality, fuel economy and cost effectiveness.
Describing Gladiator as a next generation bike, Mr. T. Maeda – Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Yamaha Motor India says, “The Gladiator Type SS and Type RS have been designed to be true to the Yamaha DNA. In its category, it is the only machine that can deliver a sport biking experience which is intrinsic to Yamaha brand. Catering to the young, evolving lifestyle market, Gladiator Type SS and Type RS will target young students or young executives who seek a solid machine with good overall product balance and distinctive style. The Type SS and Type RS is a strong product and we are confident it will drive our sales to the fifth gear”.
The Gladiator showcases benchmark 125cc styling, refinement and a free-revving 11 bhp engine with Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) technology that delivers stupendous standing acceleration. 5 speed close ratio transmission allows the rider to make the most of a wide power band to experience excellent performance in both around-turn and high-speed riding. Aerodynamic racy under cowl, sporty tachometer, wind tunnel designed front cowl, lightweight aluminium wheels and powered front disc brakes gives it a dynamic yet sophisticated demeanor.
The Bike will deliver mileage of 67 km per litre on actual city road conditions. The Gladiator Type SS will be offered in 2 colours, Yellow and Red and Type RS in Blue colour. The bike will be priced at Rs.46, 350 onwards ex-showroom. With the Yamaha signature all over, the Gladiator is an extremely well built, practical, stylish and promises to be the best bike in its class. The company recently rolled out two of its flagship models the Super Sports YZF – R1 and the Torque Sports MT01 in the Indian market.
Specifications
Type
Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4-stroke SOHC
Displacement
123.7cc
Bore & Stroke
54×54mm
Max Power
11 bhp @ 7500rpm
Max Torque
10.4 Nm @ 6500rpm
Clutch
Multiple Wet Type
Starting
Kick Start / Electric Start
Gear Box
5-Speed Constant Mesh
Battery
12V-5AH
Headlight
12V 35/35W Halogen Bulb
Tail Lamp
12V 21/5W
Indicator
12V 10W
Frame
Steel Pipe -Diamond Tubular Type
Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Type
Rear Suspension
Rectangular Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Front Brake
Disc Type (240mm dia)
Rear Brake
Drum Type (130mm dia)
Front Tyre
2.75×18″ 4PR, 42P
Rear Tyre
3.00×18″ 6PR, 52P
Kerb Weight
128 Kg
Dimension LxWxH
1995mm x 730mm x 1100mm
Wheel Base
1295mm
Min.Ground Clearance
155mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.6ltrs