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Yamaha introduces YSRS initiative in Goa to boost safety
Dec 1st
Yamaha introduces YSRS initiative in Goa to boost safety aspects of Motorcyle driving among youths.
After the well acclaimed success of the Yamaha Safety Riding Science (YSRS) training events in cities such as Delhi, Nagpur and Mumbai, Yamaha introduced the YSRS initiative to the youth of Goa to teach safety riding techniques and help contribute to an accident-free traffic environment.
The training was attended by more than 100 students from Goa, the program was divided into 2 sessions, 1st was a classroom session and 2nd was practical session wherein 3 practical skills were taught including slow balancing, slalom and braking. The initiative was focused especially on inculcating safe riding habits and raising traffic safety awareness among local communities, apart from the Yamaha customers, achieved by imbibing and following traffic safety awareness and values into riding.
Yamaha launched Yamaha Safety Riding Science (YSRS) initiative in India last year. Through this initiative, the company is all set to take the idea of safe riding to colleges across the country.
Yamaha launches Limited edition of FZ Series
Sep 16th
Yamaha launched limited edition of its ‘FZ’ series in three variants. The FZ-16 costs Rs. 66,500, FZ-S: Rs. 68,500, Fazer costs Rs. 73,500.
Yamaha Motor is looking for domestic sales of 2.2-2.5 lakh units this year and hopes to take it to 3 lakh units by 2010.
Yamaha to launch limited editions FZ and Fazer
Sep 14th
Yamaha will be launching limited / special edition of FZ and Fazer on September 16. These limited / special edition will be new MOTO GP inspired colors of the bike whose design will be taken from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP bike.
Yamaha will also be launching the new R1 in India soon…
Yamaha’s special offers for FZ-16 & FZS
Jul 24th
Yamaha India has introduced new offers to keep the sales momentum going for FZ-16 and FZ-S.
To maintain the steady sales growth even during monsoon, India Yamaha Motor has launched a couple of ‘Bumper’ offers for FZ-16 and FZ-S buyers.
The first is like a referral scheme where an existing Yamaha owner has to refer his friend(s) to buy the FZ-16 or FZ-S. The friend will end up saving Rs. 2,500 on the purchase and the existing owner gets a reward of Rs. 500 on every purchase for being a loyal customer of Yamaha.
The second offer is for students only. Students can fill a simple form and can avail a cash reward of Rs. 3,000 on purchase of a new Yamaha FZ-16 or FZ-S. Offer closes August 31 2009.
For more details clink on the following link: Yamaha offer’s
Yamaha launches the Fazer….
Jul 6th
Yamaha Motor India launched the Yamaha Fazer. This is the third bike on the FZ platform. Like the FZ-16 and recently launched FZ-S, the Fazer will be powered by a four stroke, air cooled 153 cc engine that can produce a max output of 14 PS at 7500 rpm and 14 Nm of peak torque at 6500 rpm.
The new bike will sport full front fairing with mounted rearview mirrors and split head headlamps. The bike is available in four colours: Lava Red, Midnight Black, Flaming Orange and Electric Blue.
The Fazer, gets its DNA from the global Fazer series known for their sports touring, awesome looks. It has a “Look-at-me” appeal with the triple macho design concept giving it a concentrated form with excellent ergonomics. It has the beautifully contoured color – coordinated aerodynamic cowling to keep the wind blast at bay. With its comfortable riding position and seat the rider can enjoy a week end getaway or head off on a touring holiday.
Just like FZ16 and FZ-S, Fazer carries the Monocross suspension to ensure agile running performance and handling. Fazer has the “140/60-17” size rear radial tyre with a 60% aspect ratio contributes to better grip and handling stability.
The bike will be available at a price of Rs. 72,000 Ex-Showroom, Delhi.
More info is available on Yamaha Fazer
Yamaha launches racing kits for FZ16 & YZF-R15
Jun 26th
Yamaha announced its foray into the racing kits business in India and has tied-up with racing equipment maker Daytona for import and sale of the merchandise. The company said the racing kits would be used exclusively for Yamaha’s YZF-R15 and FZ series models.
Yamafa YZF-R15 racing kits
Mobike racing kits include Race ECU, high-lift cams, full exhaust system, adjustable back steps and braking parts like big diameter petal disc brakes, master cylinder and stainless steel hose.
Yamafa FZ16 racing kits
Racing kit parts are developed using valuable experience gained from Moto GP and World Superbike racing and Yamaha wants to provide its customers in India with the same thrill and feeling of racing instinct. The parts will be available from September onwards and are exclusively for racing purpose in a closed circuit only,
Yamaha made its initial foray into India in 1985. Subsequently, it entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Escorts Group in 1996. However, in August 2001, Yamaha acquired its remaining stake becoming a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, YMC entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to become a joint investor in the motorcycle manufacturing company “India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM)”.
IYM operates from its state-of-the-art-manufacturing units at Surajpur in Uttar Pradesh and Faridabad in Haryana and produces motorcycles both for domestic and export markets. With a strong workforce of more than 2000 employees, IYM is highly customer-driven and has a countrywide network of over 400 dealers. Presently, its product portfolio includes MT01 (1670cc), YZF-R1 (998cc), recently launched FZS (153cc), FZ-16 (153cc), YZF-R15 (150cc), Gladiator Type SS & RS (125cc), Gladiator Graffiti (125cc), G5 (106cc), Alba (106cc) and Crux (106cc).
