2018 Yamaha Grand Filano Hybrid in Thailand, RM7.5k

2018 Yamaha Grand Filano Hybrid in Thailand, RM7.5k

Honda’s position as sole hybrid scooter maker in the world did not last long, with Yamaha introducing the 2018 Yamaha Grand Filano in Thailand at a price of 62,000 Thai baht (RM7,500). The Grand Filano is designed for urban use and comes in two variants – with and without ABS.

The Grand Filano Hybrid is powered by a single-cylinder 125 cc Yamaha Blue Core engine fuelled by EFI, coupled with a Smart Motor Generator. This gives the Grand Filano extra electrical power and save fuel under certain conditions.

Transmission is CVT, as is the norm with scooters, and this is complemented by engine start-stop with Yamaha’s Blue Core Efficiency engine design philosophy. For the Grand Filano, users have the option of leaving engine start-stop on or off, as desired.

As befits a modern urban scooter, the Grand Filano comes equipped with all modern conveniences, including keyless start, full LED lighting front and rear and USB charging socket. A 27-litre storage compartment is found under the lift-up seat, along with easily stowable passenger footpegs and a colour TFT-LCD instrument panel in the cockpit.

Rolling on 12-inch wheels, stopping is done with a hydraulic disc in front and drum brake at the back. Suspension is with conventional telescopic forks and swingarm mounted shock absorber.

Seat height on the Grand Filano Hybrid is 790 mm and fuel is carried in a 4.4-litre tank, with weight being 102 kg for the ABS equipped version. The 2018 Yamaha Grand Filano Hybrid comes in several colour options, the non ABS model having five while the ABS model gets two.

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Comments

  • Mikey on Jul 17, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    Oh no, this Vespa/Lambretta copycat cost more $$$ than the original.

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  • runner on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    So pensipp. no hibrid rebate?

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  • i want on Jul 17, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    Yamaha ..pls come take my money

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  • Maria on Jul 17, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    As i read at thai website, this system actually pretty much same like Honda IMA or Nissan S-Hybrid on Serena which assist ICE during start stop traffic or even hard acceleration. One thing that make it different than Honda pcx hybrid is instead 2 battery on pcx, this one using just one battery to power the SMG and other electrical system. Since this engine is common part with ego series. I’m curious if HLYM will trickle this tech on Ego series although for sure the price will goes up

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  • Fespalms on Jul 18, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Stamp the word hybrid, zero details about the system. Naoise.

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