Updated Yamaha Grand Filano Retro Scooter Launched In Indonesia
Published On Jan 18, 2023 03:00 PM By Sudipto Chaudhuryfor Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid
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The retro-modern scooter makes a return to the Indonesian market, that too with several updates
Yamaha has launched the updated Grand Filano Hybrid retro scooter for the Indonesian market. It marks the iconic scooter’s return after it was launched in Indonesia back in 2015, that too in limited units. The 2023 Indonesian-spec Grand Filano comes with a mild-hybrid tech with electric assist, just like the India-spec Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi.
Additionally, it also comes loaded with features including an LCD instrument cluster with a TFT inset and smartphone connectivity. The TFT screen shows, along with the usual Odometer, fuel consumption, and Power Assist Indicator (for when the electric assist is activated), and welcome and goodbye message as well. Other notable features include an apron-mounted fuel filler cap (similar to the TVS Jupiter 125), generous 27-litre underseat storage with LED light, silent starter, smart key fob, apron-mounted USB port and cubbyhole, hazard lamps, all-LED lighting, and flat pillion foot pads. Sadly, just like the Indian scoot, it doesn’t offer navigation.
Both the Fascino and the Grand Filano sport nearly identical specs, as the Filano makes just 0.1Nm more, and both weigh the same 100kg. That said, while both the front and rear tyres on the Grand Filano are 12-inchers, the Fascino gets a 10-inch rear unit.
The Yamaha Grand Filano Hybrid-Connected variants – the Lux and the Neo, differentiated mostly by visual elements like a tan seat or chrome garnish on the apron – retail at IDR 27,500,000 (Lux) and IDR 27,000,000 (Neo), which is the Indian equivalent of Rs 1.48 lakh and 1.46 lakh, respectively. This is significantly more than the desi Fascino, which retails for between Rs 77,100 and Rs 88,730 (both, ex-showroom Delhi). All in all, while the India-spec Fascino gets most of the features as the Indonesian Filano, we hope Yamaha updates the desi scooter with external fuel filler, 12-inch rear wheel, and perhaps, turn-by-turn navigation soon.
Meanwhile, if you're looking for a petrol scooter with similar features, we’d recommend the TVS Jupiter 125. Alternatively, if your commute is restricted to the city and you are looking for something eco-friendly, you could go for the Ola S1 Air or stretch your budget a bit and go for the TVS iQube S.