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Yamaha VMAX at Japanese Design Exhibition

ed — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:38:54 +0000

In the bid to emphasize on relevance of design in an automobile sector, Yamaha India Private Limited lately showcased its flagship muscle motorbike VMAX at the 3 day long Japanese plan Exhibition 'Good Design is Good business'. As part of a Exhibition, the panel of intend experts from Yamaha Bikes take a part in the presentation session to the throw light on a design view of VMAX, & why it is an important part of automobile manufacturing.

Commenting on occasion, Mr. Jun Nakata, Director - Marketing & Sales, Yamaha India Motor alleged, "Being supported via bodies - METI, FICCI & IDC, and Good Design Exhibition is exclusive platform to arrive to spectators & industry similar. Our presence at this Seminar is very important to demonstrate a technical ability of our products & showcase the Yamaha DNA. Since 2008, Yamaha Bikes has been pulling out the stops when this arrived to brand renewal & technological advancements. Basically every model that a bikes fans drooled over in a past made in the roads to Indian market - the Yamaha VMAX, MT 01 & R1 the racing Yamaha R15, the lord of a streets FZ, a powerful commuter SZ range & the potent YBR".

Celebrity Connection To Bikes in India

ed — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:47:41 +0000

India is the world's 2nd largest two-wheeler market after China, lakhs of bikes are being sold here that include commuter to super sports bikes. Out of all the bike manufacturers, some has celebrities as brand ambassador and some do not have any and doing great business. But it is not easy to ignore John Abraham in a Yamaha Advt. This is the basic concept that is working behind endorsing a celebrity. So all the 2 wheeler companies are taking interest to attract Indian buyers with impressive advertisement and videos as mobiles companies are doing in India. Indian 2 wheeler markers are also collaborating with popular film stars, cricketers and TV actors.

Hero Honda, the countries largest 2 wheeler provider is advertising with almost half Indian cricket team, while its most popular bike Hero Honda Karizma is promoted by Haritik Roshan. Prakash Raj (South Indian actor) is doing add for Hero Honda Splendor while bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra has been added in the Hero Honda Pleasure commercial. Bajaj Auto is promoting its flagship model, Bajaj Pulsar and Discover at the international level with Hollywood models. Yamaha India, the 1st sports bike maker of India has been tied-up with John Abraham for its all series bikes. On the other hand, popular film actor Aamir Khan is the brand ambassador for Mahindra bikes and Kareena Kapoor is doing add for Mahindra Flyte.

Indian cricket team caption Mahindra Sing Dhoni can be seen in the advertisement of TVS Star City while Tennis Sanitation Sania Mirza looks impressive in the advertisement of TVS Scooty. Vibgyor Vehicle, the new entrant in 2 wheeler market also has appointed Sourabh Ganguly (ex-Indian cricket team captain) for its bike's promotion. The other major domestic key player like Royal Enfield, Suzuki and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India also doing add for the bike but not with popular faces. It is expected in the coming time that, these too will come with some popular cricketer or actor. In the year 2010, many international 2 wheeler key player such as BMW, Ducati, KTM, Aprillia, Harley Davidson, Hyosung, Triumph etc. have entered in Indian two-wheeler market and are expected to collaborate with celebrities to attract buyers.

Yamaha Reports 30.7% Annual and 69.7% Growth in December 2010

ed — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:22:53 +0000

Yamaha India Motor which is a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Japan (YMC) is doing well in Indian market with its reliable and very good performer 2 wheelers. Yamaha Indian Motor is the 1st company who had stared the sports model in the commuter segment such as Yamaha R15. Yamaha India Motors is getting good response from market and reported the 69.7% sales growth with total units sales of 34839 in the month of December 2010 as compared to 20529 units in the same month the year of 2009. This is a big achievement by the Yamaha in Indian market.

The annual report of the bike company is positive and in favour. It had clocked sales of 350264 two wheeler in 2010 as compared to 26,7895 units in 2009 which is the 30.7% more than last year. YIM is the doing well in the domestic market along with export. It had sold 258,987 units in 2010 as compared to 218,625 units in 2009 which accounts 18.5% more than previous year. On the other hand, it has achieved 85% growth in this year with total sales of 91,277 units as a compared to 49,270 units in 2009. The Yamaha India has exported 8272 bikes in the month of December 2010 as compared to 6917 motorbikes in the year of 2009, while the domestic sale is almost just double with 26567 units as compared to 13612 units in 2009.

Yamaha Motors Indian always comes with latest and new technology which attracts everybody and it has recently launched Yamaha SZ series (Yamaha SZ, Yamaha SZ X and Yamaha SZ R) and Yamaha FZ 1 while the major 2 wheelers of the company's are Yamaha VMAX (1,679cc), Yamaha MT01 (1,670cc), Yamaha YZF R1 (998cc), Yamaha Fazer (153cc), Yamaha FZS (153cc), Yamaha FZ16 (153cc), Yamaha R15 (150cc), Yamaha SS 125 (123cc), Yamaha YBR 125 (123cc), Yamaha YBR 110 (106cc) and Yamaha Crux (106cc).

Yamaha registered 70 per cent growth in 2010

ed — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:46:22 +0000

India Yamaha Motor rode at a brisk pace in 2010 backed by new product offerings and novel marketing initiatives. The company clocked sales of 350,264 motorcycles in 2010 as compared to 267,895 motorcycles in 2009, a growth of 30.7% over last year. The domestic market recorded sales of 258,987 units in 2010 vs. 218,625 units in 2009, a growth of 18.5% while in export markets, a phenomenal growth of 85% was achieved with the sale of 91,277 motorcycles in 2010 vs. 49,270 units in 2009. In December alone, the yamaha india sold 34,839 units this year vs. 20,529 units in December 2009, thereby registering a growth of 69.7%. In domestic markets, the company almost doubled last year’s sales, with 26,567 units in December 2010 vs. 13,612 units in the same month last year.

The export statistics stood at 8,272 units in December 2010 while 6,917 motorcycles were exported in December 2009. “We are pleased with our achievements this year, wherein we have been able to strengthen our brand image and cement our place in the hearts of our esteemed customers. Along with achieving several milestones, the year was marked by various new initiatives to enhance our relationship with our customers. All our product launches replicated Yamaha’s DNA of Performance, Innovation & Design and are in sync with consumers’ expectations. Our initiatives such as the Yamaha Safe Riding Science, yamaha r15 One Make race, Yamaha Fiesta, Yamaha Riding Clinic, Pan India Yamaha SZ Tour Rally were organized to promote biking culture in India while practicing safe riding techniques. We are confident that we will build on our success of 2010 with a strong performance in 2011 as well.” said Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.

During the year, the company made a powerful impression in the new 150cc+ commuter segment with the launch of 153cc Yamaha SZ series (SZ, SZ-X & SZ-R models) and also reiterated its position in the entry level segment with two important launches - Yamaha YBR 110 and Yamaha YBR 125. The company also strengthened its position in superbike segment by launching 1000cc yamaha fz1 in December. Yamaha aims to further its global legacy of being a brand that is refining the motorcycling culture in India by providing bike enthusiasts with the joint thrill of technological superiority and artistic brilliance.

New Yamaha R15 to come in January

ed — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:07:09 +0000

The new version of Yamaha R15 is going to be launched on January 25, 2011 in India. It is expected that the bike will have much difference from the present version. The differences in the new make will give better look than the current version and also much better than many other bikes by the competitors. The refreshing of this bike is expected to change many things about the bike, all for the power to the cost. Yamaha R15 is set to increase the level of competition in bike industry. The new version of this bike will make it more comfortable along with its best feature. The bike is set to offer the following features: - New and more good-looking body work, to make the bike more appealing and to attract many people for buying it. It will have more torque than the older version. It is expected that the New Yamaha R15 will also have a superior power which makes a large difference to the point of attraction. It will have wider tyres like those used in the racing/sport bike. This is something which is not seen in older version bike and it could be main feature of this bike to get strong selling point.

The bike also comes with light emitting diode lamps in the rear for better light. The projector headlamps helps better during night time for the clear viewing. Yamaha R15 engine is quite strong and it is mated on a gearbox with 6 speed feature. One of the best feature is this motorcycle is the fuel efficient power which uses an injection system of the fuel for the well balance of fuel and air supplies. The new Yamaha R15 has created a huge trend in bike industry. It has prepared some of its competitors to plan for a launch of their products. As a result of this, motor enthusiasts will have an astonishing beginning of the year 2011. Yamaha India is one of the best motorcycle manufacturers in the world bike. It is a company based from Japan that has a great prosperity of experience in bike field and that is why it is always approaching up with new and high quality bikes like the expected new Yamaha R15. The lunching date is not so far, and you don’t have to wait for a long time to get the experience of it.

Revamped Yamaha R15 on cards

ed — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:53:53 +0000

Yamaha India, the leading two wheeler maker in India is going to introduce a revamped version of Yamaha R15. The new Yamaha R15 is expected to be unveiled next month. The bike may be having upper price tag than its existing version. Yamaha R15 is the first sports and modish bike model in India that has created long list of its fans.

The bike will come with advanced powerplant which will be fuel efficient. Other expected changes are split seats, raised rear seat, wider rear tyre, new alloy wheel design, rear wheel hugger, new exhaust, LED tail lamps etc. Yamaha R15 has a Liquid cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine. Yamaha R15 is powered by 149.8 cc engine which generates maximum power of17 bhp at 8500 RPM with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500 rpm. In terms of power and appearance, the bike scores over Honda Unicorn, Honda Dazzler, Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme, TVS Apache and Bajaj Pulsar 150 which are the popular bikes in India. Recently the company has launched Yamaha FZ 1 supersports and commuter Yamaha RZ-R which which are the flagship bike models in India.

Yamaha Launches FZS Midnight Special Edition

rajiv — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:00:43 +0000

Yamaha Motors India has launched the FZS Midnight Special Limited Edition to commemorate the festive season. The FZS Midnight Special Limited Edition gets additional golden color graphics and new midnight black shade. Technically it is same like the regular FZS except one additional feature that FZS Midnight Special Limited Edition gets a kicker in addition to the self start.

Whats New in FZS Midnight Special Limited Edition?

- New Golden Color Graphics
- New Midnight Black Shade
- Midnight Special Decals on Rear Panel
- Gets a Kicker in addition to Self Start
- It is a Limited Edition Variant

- Golden Alloy Wheels

Price of FZS Midnight Special Limited Edition

The price of FZS Midnight Special Limited Edition is Rs. 2700 more than the regular FZS.

Yamaha India stops the production of G5, Gladiator and Alba

rajiv — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:13:09 +0000

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.

Yamaha R15 Catches Fire

rajiv — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:54:40 +0000

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]

Yamaha India Launches 3 New Bikes

rajiv — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:40:06 +0000

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]