Yamaha's 165cc Gladiator all set for launch

malteshashrit · 9th February 2007, 14:29

Yamaha is all set to launch its 165cc Gladiator soon.

Overdrive reports that the 165cc motorcycle shall develop around 16.5 PS and complete a 0 – 60 sprint in less than 5 seconds. Overdrive also reported in its Jan issue, that Yamaha has already sent the bike for homologation.

More info on:

165cc Yamaha Gladiator set for launch « Stay Undefined !!

normally_crazy · 9th February 2007, 14:51

Will it come branded as "JA Edition" ? If yes , there will be a hefty premium on it.

SohailPistawala · 9th February 2007, 14:54

Great picture, nice bike in terms of looks of what i saw at the link given, Hope yamaha does it this time by getting into the 150 cc segment and making it big.
All you yamaha Lovers i am sure it is going to be worth waiting
Thanks malteshashrit for the information.

esteem_lover · 9th February 2007, 15:05

Thats great news. would love to see yamaha compete with pulsar & unicorn & apache.

malteshashrit · 9th February 2007, 15:09

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Will it come branded as "JA Edition" ? If yes , there will be a hefty premium on it.

There's no such news..
Type JA, was just dont to accelerate the sales.
I dont think they shall have that for here,
I dont want it either, the bike simply rocks

alen · 9th February 2007, 15:30

But going by the dropping sales of yamaha, the company needs to market this bike properly or else it mite go unnoticed.

RX135 · 9th February 2007, 15:39

If this is true, it almost made my day

But, knowing Yamaha, it takes them ages to launch anything substantial. I have been reading about Fazer 250 more than since last 6 months and there is no new yet. Bajaj has already launched Pulsar 200 and it's out in the market.

Yamaha is Fiat of Indian 2-wheeler industry.

kkr2k2 · 9th February 2007, 16:24

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Originally Posted by RX135

If this is true, it almost made my day

But, knowing Yamaha, it takes them ages to launch anything substantial. I have been reading about Fazer 250 more than since last 6 months and there is no new yet. Bajaj has already launched Pulsar 200 and it's out in the market.

Yamaha is Fiat of Indian 2-wheeler industry.

Its true, I have seen a poster of this in a yamaha showroom in december 2006. When enquired about it, the showroom owner (yes the owner was around, it was closing time) he said the yamaha in launching this is Feb or March, but i think it will take some more time. (I thought he was joking, because of the air scoop under the engine) and its going to be against pulsar 150 but the report says it as 165cc.

Do guys remember there was another bike with 165cc, the kinetic GF175 and laser models. I think it flunked because of the lack of brand image and there was no 165cc segment.

The yamaha has a better image but I am not sure about the 165cc category, but 16.5ps engine!!, it could be a potential compititor to pulsar 180cc. Again the pricing is going to decide. If it is priced below pulsar 180. That will dent the pulsar 180 sales figure. It may even enter the CBZ market.

Also there was another bike picture but a smaller one and he said that is yamaha's 250cc, and that will also be launched may in the year, but its launch depends on the success of the 150/165, because they should have enough support for the after sales service.

Su-47 · 9th February 2007, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX135

Yamaha is Fiat of Indian 2-wheeler industry.

I like that analogy

navdeep · 9th February 2007, 17:32

I hope yamaha get it right this time

RX135 · 9th February 2007, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkr2k2

The yamaha has a better image but I am not sure about the 165cc category, but 16.5ps engine!!, it could be a potential compititor to pulsar 180cc. Again the pricing is going to decide. If it is priced below pulsar 180. That will dent the pulsar 180 sales figure. It may even enter the CBZ market.

I have blind faith that Yamaha 165 cc (if it's launched in first place and if yes, at those specs) will be a better product than Pulsar 180cc in all respects except FE and VFM factor.

fb1 · 9th February 2007, 18:14

awesome looks......... Is that a projector lens?? will look sweet with xenons

jkdas · 9th February 2007, 20:20

with projector lens and stuff would only make it costlier. Dont forget that P220 would be only 83k OTR! and this just makes 16.5.

last year when this was shown yamaha said it was just a prototype...emmm

devsus · 9th February 2007, 20:24

impressed...but not by fair margin ....

nosfreak · 9th February 2007, 20:24

I have been following Yam for quiet for sometime on the releases of these machines.
But what i am guessing that they maybe two editions coming outta Yam of the 165cc segment. The sporty one and the stock version.. not really sure on their names caz on AutoExpo i had seen the 2 version of these machines. Lets hope they will release it soon.

Ang regarding Fazer 250 . it will release by end of this year or early next year.

Btw : isnt that 165cc Yam better off a 250cc with its good sporty looks....?

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malteshashrit Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	Yamaha's 165cc Gladiator all set for launch Yamaha is all set to launch its 165cc Gladiator soon. Overdrive reports that the 165cc motorcycle shall develop around 16.5 PS and complete a 0 – 60 sprint in less than 5 seconds. Overdrive also reported in its Jan issue, that Yamaha has already sent the bike for homologation. More info on: 165cc Yamaha Gladiator set for launch « Stay Undefined !!
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Will it come branded as "JA Edition" ? If yes , there will be a hefty premium on it.
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SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Great picture, nice bike in terms of looks of what i saw at the link given, Hope yamaha does it this time by getting into the 150 cc segment and making it big. All you yamaha Lovers i am sure it is going to be worth waiting Thanks malteshashrit for the information.
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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Thats great news. would love to see yamaha compete with pulsar & unicorn & apache.
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alen BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune / Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: 17 Times	But going by the dropping sales of yamaha, the company needs to market this bike properly or else it mite go unnoticed.
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RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	If this is true, it almost made my day But, knowing Yamaha, it takes them ages to launch anything substantial. I have been reading about Fazer 250 more than since last 6 months and there is no new yet. Bajaj has already launched Pulsar 200 and it's out in the market. Yamaha is Fiat of Indian 2-wheeler industry.
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9th February 2007, 17:32	#10
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	I hope yamaha get it right this time
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fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	awesome looks......... Is that a projector lens?? will look sweet with xenons
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	with projector lens and stuff would only make it costlier. Dont forget that P220 would be only 83k OTR! and this just makes 16.5. last year when this was shown yamaha said it was just a prototype...emmm
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devsus BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ajmer Posts: 70 Thanked: 0 Times	impressed...but not by fair margin ....
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9th February 2007, 20:24	#15
nosfreak BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyd Posts: 265 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	I have been following Yam for quiet for sometime on the releases of these machines. But what i am guessing that they maybe two editions coming outta Yam of the 165cc segment. The sporty one and the stock version.. not really sure on their names caz on AutoExpo i had seen the 2 version of these machines. Lets hope they will release it soon. Ang regarding Fazer 250 . it will release by end of this year or early next year. Btw : isnt that 165cc Yam better off a 250cc with its good sporty looks....?
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