YAMAHA - Truly Your's as it's tag line says it all. An ultimate stylish and passionate Bike from Yamaha. Those who love bike riding can't be able to ignore Yamaha Rx- 100 one of the finest bike in Indian Market, till yet their is no other bike launched from anyother company who can take palce of R X 100. Now it's gain Yamaha who has taken initiative after a long year. Before this they had launched many bikes like Crux, Libero Old version......n.....
But I can say Libero G-5 has brought back Yamaha in the market, since before this the whole bike market is captured by Hero Honda, but after the news that Hero and Honda is going to be apart also Honda has launched his own technology bike -Unicorn.
Here I am talking of YAMAHA G-5, as I am and old fan of Yamaha bikes n tat too their Brand Ambassador John Abraham, a perfect blend of style n speed which totally acknowledge YAMAHA core values.
Design
Designed as a breezy, and light weight the Yamaha G5 has enough and more to indicate its focus on lifestyle biking, even while highlighting aspects such as value pricing and fuel economy, which are clearly priorities for the entry-level bike buyer.
In the G5, Yamaha has given the Libero a makeover, giving it a more chiselled, well-planted appearance. Yamaha had done away with the somewhat difficult-to-like steeply-raked fairing that the Libero originally came with, and introduced the plain looking, round `headlamped Libero' LX version for better acceptability.
Now, the G5 version of the Libero comes with a broad, pleasing, V-shaped headlamp reflector encased in clear-lens glass and a cowl that looks more aerodynamic and akin to the frontline bikes in the segment.
Headlamp
The headlamp houses a 35W halogen bulb and the fairing conceals a twin-pod instrument cluster that includes a circular speedometer, the fuel gauge and warning lights. As in the Libero, the turn indicator lights are placed between the two pods. The quality of switchgear and knobs is above par for a bike in this segment.
Fuel Tank
The new fuel tank is identical to the Libero's and can take 13 litres. The body side panels and tail lamp design/housing have also been borrowed from the Libero with small changes.
A new set of air scoops with a honeycomb grille do dual duty, directing airflow over the engine block and also neatly covering the gap between the engine and the fuel tank.
Body Graphics
New body graphics and decals raise the G5's appeal factor. The new dual-tone colour themes of the Libero come in fancy names — Blue Streak, Yellow Flash, Red Heat and Silver Lightning.
Frame
The Libero G5's frame continues to be the tubular dual cradle type and though other bikes in the 100 cc+ segment feature box section swing arms for improved stability,
Yamaha has carried forward the tubular swing arm for the Libero G5. The only exception to the tubular chassis theme is the die-cast alloy sub-frames that the G5 gets.
Like the original Libero, the wheelbase of the G5, at 1,290 mm, continues to be longer than that of the competition.
This gives the bike a slight edge in the handling and stability parameters. Rider saddle height at 800 mm is slightly higher than some of Yamaha's other bikes. Ground clearance is a comfortable 173 mm, enabling the bike to take on speed-breakers and potholes with greater confidence.
Stepped up performance
Yamaha has also lifted off the same 106 cc four-stroke, air-cooled engine from the Libero for kitting out the G5. But while the bore and stroke dimensions have been retained, the engine comes with changes to improve performance and reduce emissions.
First the air induction system that Yamaha had introduced in the Libero has been tweaked to improved secondary airflow that has been rerouted from the exhaust into the intake manifold.
This leads to a better breathing engine that burns fuel fully and so boosts performance and simultaneously reduces exhaust emissions to help the bike meet new stage III norms. The intake manifold has also been modified for improving the air-fuel swirl in the combustion chamber.
Yamaha has also introduced a compulsive pressure wet sump lubrication system in the 106 cc engine of the Libero G5.
This new system works on a constant pressure build up that is generated by the engine itself and, hence, enables the engine oil/ lubricant to flow evenly over all the engine components, unlike conventional lubrication that works more on gravitational forces and hence may not perform as effectively.
Another addition to the Libero G5's engine is the variable venture-type carburettor.
Unlike the constant vacuum (CV) carburettor that is in use in a number of bikes in the higher priced segments, Yamaha feels that the variable venture-type would be the most apt for matching this engine's burn characteristics and eventually offer the engine the benefit of a flatter torque curve.
The two-valve engine in the G5 develops a peak power of 7.6 PS at 7,500 rpm and generates a maximum torque of 7.85 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Though the peak torque seems to kick in a high 6,000 rpm level, the engine is able to offer considerable levels of low-end torque at very low speeds too.
Thanks to correctly spaced out gear ratios and the other technologies that Yamaha has put together for the G5, considerable levels of torque continue to be available even at lower rpm bands. Our test bike managed to chug along at 30 kmph on fourth gear and a low 20 kmph on the third (without knocking).
The engine in the G5 gets rubber mounts and other vibration-reduction measures manage to keep the harshness low, but only up to the 60 kmph speed level. Past the 60-65 kmph range, foot peg and handle bar vibration sets in, but never gets too jarring.
The handle bar does not get bar end weights, not that it needs them, especially as it felt like it was one of the lightest in the segment. Drum brakes are standard, as is a kick-starter.
The bike comes with only one trim option. Suspension includes a long travel telescopic fork in the front and coil spring and gas filled shockers at the rear.
Soft, relatively quiet exhaust note from the elegant, chrome-finished tail pipe is unfamiliar and yet distinctive compared to the noisier ones in the entry-level bike segment.
Ride posture and comfort is good, with considerable support being offered by the broad seat squab. Four-speed gearbox with Yamaha's trademark first down, rest up shift pattern is smooth and is complemented by the wet, multiple disc type clutch that makes light work of shifting up and down in congested city riding conditions.
The fuel efficiency offered by the G5 will be about 55 kmpl in city and over 60 kmpl on the highway depending on riding style.
Weighing in at 119 kg (kerb weight), the Libero G5 feels light and easy to handle.
It has quite a few of the characteristics that discerning entry-level bike buyers will be looking for in an upgrade, except for its four-speed shifter and lack of upgrade options. It is priced just right at Rs 41,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).
So Guys those who are looking for an alternate go for G-5, it is worth buying n also looking present Petrol Cost you need to look for mileage constraint n YAMAHA G-5 is solution to all these questions.
Njoy riding n reading, thnx for all ur patience in reading this.
Regard's
Afzal
