Yamaha has launched its Grand Filano 125cc scooter. But, it has yet to be launched in India but in Indonesia. If it comes to India, its direct competition will be the Honda Activa 125cc, but there needs to be more information about its launch in India. Its price in Indonesia is IDR 27 million (approx. Rs. 1.46 lakh on-road) for the Neo variant and IDR 27.5 million (approx. Rs. 1.48 lakh on-road) for the Lux variant. Visually, it looks like an upgraded version of the Yamaha Fascino sold in India.
The look of Grand Philano looks quite appealing. It is a more premium offering when compared to the Fascino. There is a diamond-shaped vertical LED element on its apron, along with the LED headlight, which looks attractive. It gets vertical LED taillight and LED indicators. A hazard light function is also offered. However, there is no chrome element on the entire scooter.
It is powered by a 125cc engine with mild-hybrid technology, which produces around 8 bhp and 10.4 Nm outputs. The start/stop function is also available in it. It gets a front apron-mounted fuel filler cap. Its fuel tank capacity is 4.4 litres. The scooter gets 27 litres of boot space. The front apron also has a 12V charging socket for charging gadgets. It gets 12-inch alloy wheels.