New Delhi: Yamaha, the renowned two-wheeler manufacturer, has unveiled the Grand Philano for the global market by 2023.

The scooter now features mild hybrid technology and can connect to other devices via Bluetooth. The scooter is essentially an improved Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid, which is marketed in India. The company has not yet revealed any launch plans for our country.

Yamaha is one of the leading manufacturers in the Asian and European scooter markets. The company's popular touring-capable maxi-scooter models include the XMAX 300.

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The city-friendly Grand Philano has been updated by the Japanese bikemaker for MY-2023 to include Bluetooth-based connected features and a mild-hybrid system in an attempt to appeal to the younger customer base.

The 2023 Yamaha Grand Philano follows the contemporary design ethos of the company. It gets a single-piece ribbed-pattern seat, grab rail, tapered body panels, angular LED headlight, apron-mounted indicators, DRLs and fuel filler cap, a broad handlebar, a flat footboard, a black exhaust with chrome cover. , and a sleek LED taillight. It gets 12-inch alloy wheels and a TFT instrument cluster.

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A 125cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine with Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) for mild hybrid support powers the 2023 Yamaha Grand Philano. The maximum power output of the motor is 8 hp, and its maximum torque output is 10.4 Nm. It is paired with CVT transmission.

The 2023 Yamaha Grand Philano gets Combined Braking System (CBS) for better braking performance, disc brake on the front wheel, drum brake on the rear wheel and other safety features for the safety of the rider. Telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock unit at the back handle the suspension functions of the scooter.

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The 2023 Yamaha Grand Filano price in Indonesia ranges from IDR 27 million (roughly Rs. 1.45 lakh) for the entry-level Neo model to IDR 27.5 million (roughly Rs. 1.48 lakh) for the top-tier Luxe trim.