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Today Yamaha India announced the close the production of of G5 and Alba (both 106cc) and Gladiator.Also Yamaha made it clear that the models won’t be upgraded to BSIII norms. Yamaha launched the three new bikes in last week for the Indian Market, so company want to concentrate more on the new launched, said by Yamaha India.
A Yamaha R15 caught fire in Hyderabad while the rider was negotiating a flyover. The cause of this fire still remains a mystery, with Yamaha officials opting to keep silent on this matter. The right side of the R15 was damaged by the fire, with the fairing charred. One of the possible reasons for the fire could be the leakage of fuel from the fuel tank or after re-fueling. Thankfully no one was hurt.
[Via: motorbeam]
Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha on Wednesday launched three bikes in India priced between Rs 47,000 and Rs 59,000 a unit. The three motorcycles – SZ, SZ-X and YBR 125 -were unveiled in Greater Noida by actor and Yamaha brand ambassador John Abraham While SZ and SZ-X are powered by a 153cc engine, the YBR 125 will run on a 123cc engine.
“The launch of these three bikes are in line with Yamaha’s true commitment to provide world class product to its customers. “We are confident that these bikes will capture the imagination of the whole generation of bikers who are looking for something extra,” India Yamaha Motors chief executive officer and managing director Yukimine Tsuji told reporters.
[Via: rediff]
Riding the wave of sports biking and adding more zing to its portfolio, Yamaha India has introduced SS 125 packed with the advantages of 4-stroke, 125 cc, 11 PS, 5-speed bike; the Stylish and Sporty SS125 is a unique combination of sports biking and style. The SS125 has been designed for substantial and overall improvement in running performance, overall sporty design and product reliability with added features and advantages of practical functionality of commuting bikes, such as fuel economy and cost effectiveness. If you notice closely the SS125 is nothing but a re-named Gladiator with a sticker job and you are completely right.
SS125 showcases benchmark of 125cc styling, refinement and a free-revving 11 bhp engine with Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) that delivers stupendous standing acceleration. 5 speed gearbox allows the rider to make the most of a wide power band to experience excellent performance in both around-town and high-speed riding. With the Aerodynamic racy under-cowl, SS125 is ergonomically designed. Sporty Tachometer, Lowered front cowl, Lightweight Aluminum wheels and powered front Disc Brakes gives it a dynamic yet sophisticated demeanor.
[Via: Motorbeam]
Yamaha India is introducing a new bike on the 5th of August. Although the company has not declared any information on which bike will be launched, we suspect it to be the Yamaha SZ which was shown at this years Auto Expo. Sources have spied the SZ being tested by ARAI in Pune.
The SZ uses the same mill as the FZ and will be slotted below the FZ series of bikes. It will be priced competitively and is Yamaha’s attempt to take a large chunk of sales in the 150cc market.
[Via: Motorbeam]
Yamaha has added an updated version of its Aerox Team Replica 50cc scooter to celebrate its success in the international racing arena, particularly Valentino Rossi’s string of victories in MotoGP and his World Championship last year. True to its name, the scooter comes with the much loved FIAT-Yamaha 46 livery and paintjob that adorns Rossi’s YZR-M1, making it stand out among the crowd. The scooter is priced at Rs 1,60,000 (plus tax and first registration fee, UK).
[Via: BikeIndia]
MSP MOTOWORLD, a prominent dealer for Yamaha in Bangalore has started doing custom paintjobs for new bikes. Prospective customers can now opt for various choices of Teflon coated colours and designs for their bikes at this dealer. These paintjobs will make sure that the bike stands out from the rest. The dealer claims that this initiative was started to meet the high demand for custom paint jobs.
[Via: BikesIndia]
After a spiraling success of the stupendous 150cc FZ16, Yamaha India launched another variant of the same bike with exactly same features albeit with different color tones and named it FZS. Fortunately for Yamaha, FZS was also a grand success despite the 3k difference just for a more funky color theme. As Yamaha saw their sales dipping for their flagship model and to keep the freshness in the product alive, they have launched two new color variants of the bike, Blue with silver graphics and Black with green graphics.
When Yamaha launched the R15 and the FZ series in India a few years back, everyone was mesmerized by the prospects and the technology both of these bikes boasted off. Within a span of few days, both these bikes became a hot favorite among youngsters especially the FZ as R15 was not affordable for all. Till now, FZ series, which includes FZ16 , FZS and the semi faired Fazer, has been a cherished possession of more than 1 lakh customers. Yamaha sold 85,000 units of FZ16 & FZ-S in the bygone 2009 fiscal year which accounted for 40 percent of the total sales of the company for the complete year.
[Via: Bike Advice]
Yamaha India is introducing new color schemes and graphics to add more zing to the FZ16 amd FZS . The company will communicate both FZ16 and FZ-S under a single style statement – Stylish Macho. The FZ series are very popular amongst youngsters and have been a prized possession of more than 1 lakh happy customers. In 2009 fiscal, the company sold 85,000 units of FZ16 and FZ-S, contributing to 40% of total sales volume.
The new FZ-S will be available in Black Cyber Green, Silver Tech and Sport Electric Blue colors while new FZ16 will come in Lava Red and Midnight Black. The all new graphics and change in the color of some body parts will compliment the overall macho expression of these bikes. Further, Yamaha has incorporated new logo which will give these bikes more masculine feel. These bikes will be BSIII emissions regulations compliant. The new FZ-S will be available at a price of Rs. 67,000/- while Yamaha FZ16 is priced at Rs. 65,000/- (ex-showroom, Delhi).
“With the refreshed versions of FZ16 and FZ-S, we want to strengthen our presence in the highly competitive 150cc+ segment and increase our share from 12% to 20% by year-end. We have kept the essence of FZ series bikes intact while altering the aesthetics to exemplify the masculine feeling these tough machines are known for. The stylish graphics will take the street fighter image to its next level,” Mr. Koji Arai, Director and Chief Sales Officer, Yamaha India, said.
[Via: Motorbeam]
Motorcycles manufacturers in India are rushing to cash on the potential of entry-level segment (100-110cc bikes) accounting for 70% of the total motorcycle sales in India. With the launch of new models, pricing has become competitive and currently hovers in the Rs 40,000 range. Even as, with changes in perceptions, lifestyles and increasing affordability, many customers are upgrading to premium levels, the entry-level segment motorcycles continues to offer huge growth potential. Almost half of motorcycle sales today are coming from price-sensitive rural markets and increasing disposable incomes in semi-urban and rural areas have made this segment as the next frontier of growth for bike manufacturers. Whether the reasons are the conservatism of the average commuter bike buyer or fuel-efficiency, the 100cc mass commuter bike segment will continue to witness lots of action in the near future.
Motorcycle companies in India are wooing customers by launching new bikes that are not only competitively priced, fuel-efficient but also stylish. This time Yamaha India has penetrated into the entry level segment and has recently added the YBR 110 in its existing portfolio. YBR 110 comes is targeted at middle income class people who want to have a comfortable commuter bike. It has an electric start engine, graphics, ergonomic seat design, decent handling and is very competitively priced at Rs. 41,000/- (ex-Showroom, Delhi). It is worthwhile to mention that it was Yamaha that introduced RX100 which enjoyed a cult status among the youth for almost a decade during 80s and 90s. However don’t expect similar performance as the RX series here. The company is focusing on increasing existing network strength in tier-2 and tier-3 cities and sub-dealers in rural areas to get closer to the target customer base.
[Via: Motorbeam]
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