Yamaha Grand Filano Hybrid is a city scooter from Yamaha, popular mainly in Thailand and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the class of stylish, fuel-efficient automatic scooters (with CVT transmission), ideal for everyday urban riding.
Here are the main details:
🛵 Overview
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor
Model: Grand Filano Hybrid (part of the Yamaha Fino / Filano series)
Category: City scooter (automatic CVT transmission)
Style: Retro-modern (similar to Vespa, but with more advanced technology)
Country of production/sale: Thailand (Yamaha Thailand)
⚙️ Technical Specifications
Engine: 125 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, with Blue Core Hybrid technology
Power: approx. 8.2 hp
Torque: around 10 Nm
Transmission: Automatic (CVT)
Start: Electric and kick start
Brakes: Front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 4.4 liters
Fuel consumption: around 1.8–2.0 L/100 km
Weight: approx. 102–104 kg
⚡ Hybrid System
The hybrid system means the scooter has a small electric assist motor that helps during takeoff.
The electric motor provides a short power boost at startup (around 3 seconds)
It recharges through regeneration and the engine
The goal is better acceleration and improved fuel efficiency
💡 Additional Features
Large under-seat storage (25 liters – fits a helmet)
Full LED lighting
Digital / analog display
Smart Key (keyless start on the higher “Grand Filano Hybrid Connected” version)
USB charging port
Connectivity via Yamaha Y-Connect mobile app
📈 In Practice
Perfect for city use – quiet, smooth, and very economical. Not suitable for long highway rides, but ideal for places like Hua Hin, Cha-Am. Comfortable for two riders, with a low seat height (around 780 mm).