Bharat Mobility Expo: Yamaha N-Max and Grand Filano Mark India Debut

Bharat Mobility Expo: After emerging as the world's third-largest automobile market two years back, India's significance in the automotive industry has grown dramatically. Although the majority of leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are already active in this industry, a few are attempting to enter the rapidly growing Indian sector. India is now hosting a unique event called Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, which aims to bring together the whole mobility value chain under one roof and highlight the nation's rising stature as a global hub for mobility. Yamaha is one of the many brands showcasing a range of enticing products in its pavilion at the show. Let's take a look at the key details of the N-Max and the Grand Filano scooters. 

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Yamaha N-Max: Design, Mechanical Specs, and More

On the design front, the 2023 Yamaha N-Max 155, which has a taller windscreen and a broader front fairing, resembles a maxi-style scooter more than the sportier Aerox 155 scooter sold in India. There are LED DRLs and clear visor-like housing for the LED headlights. Furthermore, as mentioned before, it sports a tall windscreen that probably cannot be adjusted. As part of the latest update, most of this scooter's body panels have been darkened to lessen its perceived bulk. A sizable grab rail and a chic tail light design are located on the back.

Now, let's talk about the mechanical components, the most recent iteration of the N-Max 155 has a swingarm-mounted engine, similar to the majority of Yamaha scooters. This 155cc offering from the Japanese manufacturer has the same unit that we get in India along with the Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, the MT-15, and the Aerox 155. It is a liquid-cooled unit and features a 4V head, and variable valve actuators (VVAs). Yamaha has tweaked its engine to produce 14.9 bhp of maximum power and 13.5Nm of torque in the model. 

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Yamaha Grand Filano: Key Details

The Grand Filano scooter, which uses mild hybrid technology, has several parts in common with the Fascino 125 sold here. Although the Grand Filano and the Fascino have a similar appearance, the former has a slightly more subdued design than the latter. With a diamond-shaped headlamp, a dual-tone front and sweeping front apron, and a rear portion that tapers at the end to accommodate a small tail lamp, the entire bodywork of the Grand Filano has a curved design theme. It also has some chrome accents on the exhaust shield and mirrors. 

Mechanically, it is propelled by a 125cc mild hybrid engine with a peak torque of 10.4Nm and about 8bhp of power. It has two sets of 12-inch alloy wheels, with telescopic forks up front and a monoshock down back, supporting the wheels. A disc-drum combination with a single-channel ABS arrangement is used for braking. 

Speaking of features, the model has an LCD dash with a small TFT screen and Bluetooth connectivity. Yamaha also offers hazard lamps, full-LED lighting, a USB charging port, a huge 27-litre LED boot, and a front-mounted fuel filler cap.