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    Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2022 – FZ, R15, MT15, Fascino, RayZR

    Yamaha Motor India domestic sales increased YoY and MoM while Exports dipped YoYImage – MRD VlogsYamaha Motor India has reported a growth in domestic sales in June 2022. Sales increased 111.89 percent on a YoY basis to 52,099 units in the past month, up from 24,588 units sold in June 2021. MoM domestic sales also saw a 16.02 percent growth from 44,907 units sold in May 2022.Yamaha Motor India reported total sales (domestic+exports) of 78,227 units in June 2022, a volume growth of 25,842 units and YoY growth of 49.33 percent. MoM sales (domestic +exports) were up 14.23 percent from 68,481 units sold in May 2022 leading to a 9,746 unit volume growth.Yamaha India Sales June 2022Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2022Yamaha FZ topped the domestic sales lists with 19,305 units sold in June 2022. This was a 74.17 percent YoY growth over 11,084 units sold in June 2021 leading to an 8,221 unit volume growth and a 37.05 percent share. MoM sales also saw a 28.12 percent growth from 15,068 units sold in May 2022 when share percentage was at 33.55. This was the only model in the company lineup to post sales above the 10,000 unit mark.Yamaha R15 sales in domestic markets increased 65.94 percent YoY and 16.99 percent MoM to 8,330 units. There were 5,020 units sold in June 2021 and 7,170 units sold in May 2022. It was closely followed by the Ray ZR of which 8,091 units were sold in the past month, up 262.99 percent increase over 2,229 units sold in June 2021. MoM sales dipped by 8.52 percent from 8,845 units sold in May 2022.Yamaha India Sales and Exports – June 2022 vs June 2021 (YoY)There was also the Fascino (7,915 units), MT15 (7,785 units) andFZ25 (673 units) sold in June 2022 each of which posted a YoY growth. MoM sales dipped only for the FZ25 by 4.67 percent from 706 units sold in May 2022.Yamaha Exports Breakup June 2022Exports of Yamaha Motor India dipped by 6 percent YoY to 26,128 units from 27,797 units exported in June 2021. MoM exports increased 10.83 percent over 23,574 units shipped in May 2022. In global markets too, it was the FZ that commanded the most attention despite a YoY de-growth. Sales stood at 9,954 units in June 2022, down 15.50 percent over 11,780 units sold in June 2021. With a 38.10 percent share. MoM sales on the other hand improved by 10.09 percent from 9,042 units sold in May 2022 when share percentage stood at 38.36.Yamaha YD125 which is exclusively for exports saw a 233.33 percent YoY growth and 57.89 percent MoM increase to 4,500 units. There were 1,350 units exported in June 2021 and 2,850 units shipped in May 2022. Share percentage also improved from 12.03 to 17.22 percent MoM.Yamaha India Sales and Exports – June 2022 vs May 2022 (MoM)Yamaha Ray ZR and Crux followed with 3,322 units and 2,772 units sold respectively in June 2022. Both YoY sales dipped marginally for the Ray ZR by 0.78 percent while Curx sales increased 64.02 percent MoM sales increased 22.13 percent and 27.98 percent respectively.FZ25 (1,556 units) posted a YoY and MoM de-growth of 36.28 percent and 34.35 percent while Saluto (1,342 units) exports improved 45.87 percent YoY and 57.51 percent MoM. There were also 1,008 units of Yamaha SZ, 868 units of R15, 322 units of MT15 and 316 units of Saluto RX exported in June 2022 along with 168 units of Alpha. More

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    Yamaha RX100 Will Be Launched In India – Confirms Yamaha Chairman

    Yamaha RX100 will not be based on the same 2-stroke 100cc engine as the previous modelOld gen Yamaha RX100There is one Yamaha product in India that most people know irrespective of age group, generation, mindset, and diversity. Try to guess it. If some other motorcycle other than a Yamaha RX100 popped into your mind, you’re wrong. With a cult following so massive, RX 100 is loved even today, by many. It was in production from 1985 and lasted till 1996. Keeping this flame alive is Yamaha India, which sells spare parts for this decades-old motorcycle even today. Yeah!While some RX100 users tamper with their exhaust or take it off completely, being an absolute menace to society, some users run it on kerosene, creating an ungodly amount of smoke. But a few of these miscreants are not capable of bringing down Indian’s love for the iconic and nostalgic Yamaha RX100. Such is its legacy. Yamaha is a solid performer in the Indian two-wheeler market and with legacy bikes like RX100, it will see new heights.Yamaha RX100 Launch Plans ConfirmedIn an interview with BusinessLine, Yamaha India Chairman, Eishin Chihana revealed that Yamaha has not used the iconic RX100 moniker on any product till now as they have plans with it in the future. Thus confirming that RX100 will be back. But there is a catch, though. Yamaha can’t just bring back the RX100 back as it was based on a two-stroke engine that will never meet the stringent BS6 emission norms.Yamaha India also just can’t slap an RX100 badge on just any bike and call it a day. Because the new bike has to live up to the legend that the previous model was. It has to have the perfect combination of retro design paying homage to the old model, an explosive performance that the old model was known for and it has to be a special product and not a commuter bike. This is a huge task for Yamaha India to pull off. But pull-off, they will.Yamaha RX100 restored by Prasanth VioletAdding salt to the wounds of enthusiasts waiting for the RX100 rebirth, is the fact that Yamaha has products lined up till 2025. This hints us that RX 100 will be resurrected by 2026, hopefully. Currently, Yamaha’s portfolio only consists of 125cc scooters, 150cc street and sport motorcycles and 250cc street bikes. Most of these products recently got a price hike which we covered in a previous post. Yamaha is also expected to soon bring their premium and performance motorcycles to India too.Yamaha India RoadmapChihana further said that test runs and durability tests for electric scooters are underway and will be launched by 2025. The Japanese brand is also considering importing electric scooters sold in global markets via CBU or CKD route in the meantime.Right now, Yamaha India operates from two production facilities, one in Greater Noida and the other in Chennai. The company also exports to 30 countries globally from India. Also, India is expected to become Yamaha’s second largest export hub after Indonesia which currently exports to 60 countries.In 2026, Yamaha RX100 will join the ranks of other retro and nostalgic motorcycles from Royal Enfield, Jawa and Yezdi. When launched, it will be a premium offering and will cost a premium too. Launch of Yamaha RX100 might also spark Suzuki and Honda to launch their iconic Samurai and CD-100 too. It will be a really nice thing to see these nostalgic Japanese trio get re-launched.Source More

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    Yamaha R15S New Black Colour Launch – Rs 1k Price Hike, July 2022

    Yamaha YZF-R15S Version 3.0 is based on old YZF-R15 Version 3.0 sold alongside YZF-R15 Version 4.0Yamaha R15 S New Colour – Matte BlackYamaha has successfully established itself as a premium motorcycle manufacturer in India. With no budget commuters to offer, India Yamaha Motor’s motorcycle (IYM) portfolio now starts from the FZ which is priced at Rs. 1.12 lakh. But the company’s YZF range of motorcycles has been the perfect portal for owning an entry-level sporty machine that can set your favourite track on fire.At its 4th generation, YZF-R15 V4 has taken the OG R15’s legacy which was sold as R15S when R15 V2 was launched. Thus starting the saga of S versions of R15 bikes. When R15 V3 was launched, R15 V2 became the R15S V2 and now that R15 V4 is the top dog, Yamaha still sells the previous-gen V3 model as R15S V3.But over the years, the value proposition of the R15 range is getting thinner and thinner. Today, if you want to buy a R15 V4, you have to shell out over Rs. 1.77 lakh (ex-sh). For just Rs. 7,000 more, you can buy a Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 that has a similar ethos too. As cliche as it may sound, there’s no replacement for displacement. Its just true.Yamaha R15S New Black Colour LaunchYamaha R15 V3 was a good motorcycle when launched. It lacked USD forks and some other kit that global models got and after the launch of R15 V4 in India, R15 V3 is still manufactured and sold alongside the newer model under new R15S V3 name.Yamaha R15 S New Colour – Matte BlackR15S V3 is a fully faired track-focused machine that was aimed at providing the feel of the sport bike to the masses. It has a potent and taut Delta Box frame and good dynamics. It is powered by a 155cc single-cylinder SOHC 4V petrol engine making 18.1 bhp of power at 10,000 RPM and 14.1 Nm of torque at 8500 RPM. This engine gets a modern liquid cooling system to keep the temps in check as it is a high-compression and high-revving engine.This engine was coupled with a smooth 6-speed gearbox. It got 17” wheels with 100 section and 80 profile tyre and a fat 140 section and 70 profile tyre at the rear. It also came with a telescopic suspension setup at front and a monoshock setup at the rear. Adding to its track racing ability was its low 142 kg kerb weight which made sure that attacking corners was just as easy as expected from a sporty machine.New Matte Black ColourIt came with a single colour option named Racing Blue and in Yamaha’s surveys, they received valuable info that customers expected a new colour with the R15S. Keeping the product fresh and responding to their surveys, IYM has launched a new Matte Black option on top of the Racing Blue that was already available. This new shade makes the R15S V3 look stealthy and a lot more sportier.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices July 2022Along with the launch of this new shade, Yamaha has also raised the price of the motorcycle to Rs. 1,60,900 (ex-sh) in July 2022 which is Rs. 1,000 more than what it used to be in June 2022. This price hike is over the price hike most Yamaha products received last month. The updated price applies to both Racing Blue and Matte Black options. More

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    Yamaha Sales Breakup May 2022 – FZ, MT15, R15, RayZR, Fascino

    Yamaha Motor India reports total sales gain in May 2022; Exports and domestic sales growth reportedYamaha MT15Yamaha Motor India finds itself at the bottom of the sales list where mainstream 2W manufacturers are concerned. May 2022 domestic sales are reported at 44,907 units. No doubt, the company reports sales growth but a low sales base from a year earlier is the reason why. In May 2021, multiple limitations were placed across the country to check the spread of Covid-10.This resulted in limited production as well as limited sales. With shops shut for business, in store sales were reduced to a slow trickle. With things looking a lot more favourable this year, manufacturers are noticing sales recovery. In May 2021, domestic sales were reported at 8,508 units. Volume gain stands at 36,399 units.Yamaha Sales Breakup May 2022Interestingly, exports dynamics too are vastly changed. Though domestic market sales aren’t helping with accolades, exports have in fact improved. Last month they stood at 23,574 units. Up from 17,512 units YoY at volume gain of 6,062 units. Exports account for a third of total sales. YoY total sales is up at 68,481units from 26,020 units.In the domestic and export market, FZ stands atop the sales chart. Sales in India are reported at just over 15k units, up from 3k units YoY. RayZR sales rose to 8,845 units from 1,060 units. MT15 sales are reported at 7,584 units, up from 1,344 units. R15 followed close at 7,120 units, up from 2,132 units.Yamaha India Sales May 2022 vs May 2021 (YoY)Fascino scooter sales are reported at 5,584 units, up from 824 units. FZ25 sales are up at 706 units from 140 units. In the YoY domestic sales chart, all two-wheelers showed improvement. Earlier this month, product price hike was announced.Yamaha India Sales May 2022Yamaha India exports May 2022FZ exports lead at 9042 units. Followed by YD125 at 2,850 units. The next three entries follow closely – RayZR at 2,720 units, FZ25 at 2,370 units, and Crux at 2,166 units. Crux is reported at a sharp decline, down from almost 6k units. SZ exports are reported at 1,544 units, and R15 at 1,378 units. Saluto exports stood at 852 units, MT15 at 540 units, and Alpha at 112 units.MoM domestic sales improved at a marginal 2.14 percent. Up from 43,968 units in the domestic market. Volume gain stood at 939 units. MoM FZ sales fell from 16,508 units. RayZR sales were up from 5,778 units. MT15 sales are down from 9,228 units. So is R15, down from 7948 units. Fascino sales gained, up from 3,896 units. FZ25 sales rose from 610 units.Yamaha India Sales May 2022 vs Apr 2022 (MoM)MoM exports are down from 27,263 units. Volume loss stood at 3,689 units at 13.53 percent decline. FZ exports fell by more than a third, down from 14,092 units. YD15 exports are up from 1.8k units. RayZR exports fell by 11 percent, down from 3,064 units. FZ25 exports more than doubled at 1,118 units. The domestic sales data however doesn’t include numbers of Aerox 155 yet. For now, this data is unavailable at source. More

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    2022 Yamaha Nmax 155cc Scooter Gets Traction Control From R15 V4

    In production since 2015, Yamaha Nmax 155 is available for sale in China and South East Asian markets like Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and ThailandNew Yamaha NMAX 155cc Scooter With Traction Control SystemBased on Aerox 155 that is available for sale in India, Yamaha Nmax 155 has received its 2022 update in China. The entry-level maxi-scooter has also been updated in select South East Asian markets. The updates are largely functional in nature, aimed at improving overall ride experience for users.Yamaha Nmax 2022 updatesFor improved safety and better control and handling, 2022 Yamaha Nmax 155 has been equipped with a traction control system. This feature will be available with Nmax ABS variant and is same as the one on offer with the latest R15 V4. The system has sensors that can detect loss of traction in rear tyre, which can happen on slippery surfaces or when pushing the accelerator during cornering.Working with the ECU, the system works to reduce rear wheel slip. With traction control, users can achieve faster acceleration on slippery surfaces, all while reducing the risk of a crash. Negotiating sharp corners will also become a lot safer and smoother with traction control.Another key update for 2022 Nmax 155 is gas-charged rear suspension with pre-load adjustability. This should help improve overall ride experience, especially when negotiating rough patches or unpaved roads. The earlier model had standard spring-based dual shock absorbers.New Yamaha NMAX 155cc Scooter With Traction Control SystemNo other updatesApart from traction control and new rear suspension, 2022 Nmax remains largely the same as earlier. It is powered by a 155 cc motor that churns out 15 PS of max power and 13.9 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a V-belt automatic transmission.Aerox 155 has this same engine. It is also in use with other Yamaha two-wheelers such as MT15 and YFZ R15 V4. The motor is equipped with VVA tech that ensures strong torque delivery at low speeds and optimal power at high speeds. It also helps achieve smooth acceleration when starting from a stop position.Other key features available with Nmax 155 include engine stop and start system for improved fuel efficiency, smart key system for touchless ignition, hazard lamp, mobile charging port and 23.3 litre underseat storage. It has an all-LED setup with cool designs for the headlamp and taillamp.New Yamaha NMAX 155cc ScooterNmax has a multifunction full digital speedometer that displays a range of info such as fuel gauge, speed, clock and real-time fuel economy. Users can access a range of connectivity features via Yamaha Y-Connect app. It includes maintenance recommendations, malfunction notification, fuel consumption tracking and parking location.As India already has Aerox 155, it is unlikely that Nmax will be launched here. However, it is possible that some of the updates introduced with Nmax could eventually make its way to Aerox 155. Cost of the upgrades will be a key factor that will determine whether Yamaha chooses to introduce new features for Aerox 155. In its present form, Aerox 155 is available at a starting price of Rs 1.39 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). More

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    Yamaha Prices June 2022 Hiked – R15, MT15, Aerox, FZ S, RayZR, Fascino

    With the price hike, Yamaha is not offering anything new with their productsImage – Power RacerYamaha has always had a huge success with its motorcycles in India. Some, a lot and others, not so much. With motorcycles like YZF-R15 and MT15, Yamaha targets the younger and enthusiast motorcycle market and it has a good range of 125 cc scooters too. Yamaha hasn’t made it big in the budget commuter segment as they hoped. They had the YBR, SZ-R, Saluto, Alba, Gladiator, Libero, Crux and some more.Now, Yamaha has completely discarded the budget commuter segment altogether. Yamaha only targets premium buyers now. Scooters? Only 125 cc. Commuters? Starts from 150 cc. Yamaha also has pretty high price tags too. On top of it, Yamaha recently announced another price hike for their products without any additions. Some are hiked less while some are hiked more.Yamaha Scooter Prices June 2022Few Yamaha products like FZ 25, FZS 25, R15 V3 sold as R15S, drum brake variants of Fascino Hybrid and Ray ZR Hybrid are not the recipients of this price hike. The pricing that these products bore will be retained as we go forward.Coming to the scooters first, disc brake variants of Fascino Hybrid and RayZR Hybrid get around 0.57 to 0.6% hike across their colour options. This amounts to a flat Rs. 500 hike across their colour range. Aerox 155, on the other hand, gets a Rs. 2,000 price hike taking the price to Rs. 1,38,800 (ex-sh) with 1.46% price hike.Yamaha Scooter Prices June 2022Yamaha Motorcycle Prices June 2022Yamaha FZ-FI, FZS-FI, and FZS-FI Deluxe get a price hike of Rs. 1,000 each. Now, the new prices start from Rs. 1,12,700 for FZ-FI with 0.90% hike, Rs. 1,20,400 for FZS-FI with a 0.84% hike and Rs. 1,23,400 for FZS-FI Deluxe with a 0.82% price hike. The neo-retro themed FZ-X gets the same Rs. 1,000 hike which takes its price to Rs. 1,31,400 with a 0.77% price hike. (all prices ex-sh)Like Aerox 155, MT15 V2 also gets a hefty Rs. 2,000 price hike. MT15 V2 was recently launched and it got a price hike within 2 months of its launch. The new prices start from Rs. 1,61,900 for Black shade and Rs. 1,62,900 for Ice Fluo, Cyan and Blue with around 1.25% price hike.Yamaha India’s top dog YZF-R15 gets a relatively low price hike of just Rs. 500 across its variants except for R15M World Grand Prix 60th Edition which gets a Rs. 900 price hike. New prices for R15 now starts from Rs. 1,77,400 for Metallic Red and goes all the way to Rs. 1,88,800 for the World Grand Prix 60th Edition variant.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices June 2022Yamaha Electric ScooterYamaha has started work on an all new electric scooter for India. It is currently being built by their R&D team in Chennai. It will be based on the NEO’s electric scooter, which was showcased earlier this year to Yamaha India dealers. Launch is expected in 2 years time. It will be manufactured at the company plant in Tamil Nadu, from where it might also be exported. More

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    New Yamaha R125 Sport Pack Launched – Official Accessories Detailed

    This new sport pack will benefit everyone that wants a little more oomph from their R125 on their favourite race track2022 Yamaha R125 Sport PackYamaha’s YZF-R series of motorcycles are very popular here in India and around the world. Of the lot, we only get one YZF-R series motorcycle in India, the rest of the series is quite impressive. Starting from the bottom, we have YZF-R125, YZF-R15, YZF-R25, YZF-R3, YZF-R6 and the creme de la creme YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M.Even though India only gets YZF-R15, it is one of the most sought after sports motorcycles in the country. With a huge fan following, Yamaha YZF-R15 is currently in its 4th gen model and is going strong with consistent sales figures. But India never got the YZF-R125 that is on sale globally. In Europe, it is very popular too and to keep the popularity, Yamaha has launched a Sport Pack for the motorcycle.2022 Yamaha R125 Sport PackIt’s a known fact by now that Yamaha’s YZF-R series of motorcycles have a sporty pedigree. The baby YZF-R is no exception at all. R125 is a commendable track bike and competes well with KTM RC 125.To aid the rider on his track day, Yamaha has thrown in a Sport Pack. Yamaha already sold track specific accessories like an optional Akrapovic exhaust. Coupled with the Sport Pack, R125 is expected to be a completely different animal.[embedded content][embedded content]As part of the package, it gets a new windscreen with a larger bubble that aids the rider in deflecting wind over his/her helmet when ducked. It also gets new frame sliders which have a carbon fibre finish, a tank pad with a carbon fibre finish, new stickers on wheels and new LED indicators. R125 gets some weight saving in terms of a new tail tidy unit too.Yamaha’s R125 which is on sale in Europe, is not based on the YZF-R15 V4 that is on sale in India. Instead, it is based on R15 Gen 3 which is now sold as YZF-R15S in India. It is powered by a 124.7 cc single-cylinder engine that is liquid cooled and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch. This entry level sports bike makes 14.96 PS and 11.5 Nm. When compared to its main rival, RC 125 from KTM, R125 makes 0.4 PS more power but makes 0.5 Nm less torque.Price & LaunchThe price of this 2022 Yamaha R125 Sport Pack is around GBP 391 (approx Rs. 37,000) and for everything that it comes with, is quite justifiable. But what isn’t even remotely justifiable is the price of the motorcycle. In Europe, YZF-R125 costs around GBP 5,000 (approx Rs. 4.73 lakh) and the Sport Pack adds GBP 391 more. This takes the overall price to GBP 5391 (approx Rs. 5.10 lakh). It gets two attractive colour options Icon Blue and Yamaha Black.Fully loaded 2022 Yamaha R125 Sport PackYamaha is highly unlikely to launch the R125 in India. We don’t see it happening at all as the 125 cc category is often compared to a commuter in India. No matter what equipment it gets, the Indian track scene is still immature and the craze for a low-capacity super sports machine is very thin. More

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    New Yamaha X Force 155cc Scooter Debuts – R15 Engine

    Yamaha X-Force gets some feature additions over the Aerox 155 that is on sale in India2022 Yamaha X Force 155cc ScooterJapan gets all the good stuff. We have been telling this for a long time now and it hasn’t made any difference at all. This is especially true when it comes to the automotive industry. The JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicles are so good that they have a cult following. The modifying culture that these JDM vehicles enjoy are totally drool-worthy.Despite being one of the world’s largest two-wheeler markets, Japanese automotive manufacturers often don’t bring their entire product line-up to India. Same goes with Yamaha. The company’s motorcycle and scooter portfolio for JDM just got a new entrant.2022 Yamaha X Force 155cc ScooterYamaha has been making good use of its 155 cc engine in scooters. We’ve seen the NMax 155, we’ve seen the Aerox 155 and now, Yamaha has equipped the potent R15’s engine on a new maxi-scooter. In comes Yamaha’s new kid on the block, X-Force maxi-styled scooter.2022 Yamaha X Force 155cc Scooter is aiming to appeal to millennials and gen Z as reflected by its youthful and sporty styling. Just like Yamaha’s NMax maxi-scooter, X-Force is also based on the company’s successful Aerox 155 platform. This currently Japan-exclusive scooter lacks one thing from the Aerox 155 and NMax 155 that makes it more practical than those two. That is the central spine.2022 Yamaha X Force 155cc ScooterLack of the central spine has carved out a lot of foot space and due to the flat floor board, it also opens up a lot of luggage space too. Like Aerox 155, it gets the liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 155 cc engine with VVA (variable valve actuation) making 14.7bhp and 14 Nm. We can also expect similar fuel efficiency figures to the Aerox 155.2022 Yamaha X Force 155cc ScooterFeatures & LaunchIn terms of features, X-Force gets LED lighting all around and is coupled with a USB charging port for charging electronic gadgets on the go. It gets a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. This allows users to connect their smartphones to this LCD cluster and get call and SMS alerts and more such connected features.The headlamps get a split design with separate chambers for low beam and high beam. Front indicators are neatly integrated into the scooter’s body. Above the headlights, we see a Yamaha logo and a smoked visor to deflect wind blast away from the rider. It gets a 267 mm disc at front and a 230 mm unit at the rear and connecting the two, is a dual-channel ABS system.2022 Yamaha X Force 155cc ScooterIn terms of suspension, it gets telescopic units at front and twin shockers at the rear. This scooter rides on 13” wheels unlike the 14” wheels on Aerox 155. It is shod with 120/70 rubber in the front and 130/70 rubber in the rear.Yamaha is charging a price of JPY 3,96,000 (Rs. 2.3 lakh ex-sh) for the equipment X-Force gets. Yamaha is highly unlikely to bring this scooter to India as its sibling, Aerox 155 is priced at Rs. 1.38 lakh (ex-sh) over here. Yamaha would have a tough time justifying almost double the price for a similar platform. It mainly competes against Honda’s Vario 160 in Japan. More