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