Review By: bhavani Review Date: 23 Nov 2009
Yamaha Gladiator SS is a bike that was launched as an answer to the losing identity of Yamaha in the Indian biking industry. Yamaha promised bike enthusiast a performance-driven motorcycle and hence it launched a sporty bike in the 125cc segment and although the price of this bike is well higher than the Hondas or the Bajajs at Rs 46,350 (ex-showroom), this has become a killer on the roads and a head turner in the parking lots.
Yamaha Gladiator SS with its great styling of front faring heralds a change from the earlier Gladiator models and assures of better quality parts to its customers. To its look and appeal, a front fender has been incorporated and the handlebar of Yamaha Gladiator SS is flatter than its earlier version. We try to give as honest a Yamaha Gladiator SS review and the bike asks the rider needs to sit in a leaning position, more towards the anodized coating handlebars and it reflects a more fashioned and an aggressive look. The ergonomics of Yamaha Gladiator SS have been modified with aluminum retractable foot pegs that have enough strength while ensuring a sporty look to the bike as a whole. It is the front foot pegs that dampen the vibrations as it has rubber inserts and they are spring loaded as well.
The air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC 125cc engine of Yamaha Gladiator SS claims maximum power of 11 bhp@7500 rpm and maximum torque of 10.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm. This new Yamaha Gladiator SS is also equipped with a 5-speed gearbox that promises top-class performance. In actual city conditions, the mileage of Yamaha Gladiator SS claims 50-60 kmpl, although, real riders say that it falls in the 40s category rarely 50. The exhaust is new and an improved version than the earlier Gladiator model.
The chassis is diamond shaped with telescopic hydraulic front suspension and the rear end has hydraulic dampers with coil springs. Again, being 125cc, it is the first bike in this range to sport a tachometer. The braking system is phenomenal and assures of great safety standards standing to the Yamaha quality. The fuel tank capacity is about 13 liters.
The Gladiator SS is a fun and sporty bike to ride and is available in two-color combination of metallic silver with red and metallic silver with gold.
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