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Yamaha Motors’ Moto Business Service India (MBSI) invests in Zypp Electric to launch 250 Hero Electric scooter in DelhiImage for reference.Yamaha Motors 2-Wheeler Asset Management Services, Moto Business Service India (MBSI) has now commenced business in Delhi. The mobility solutions company caters to services for tech startup companies. This focuses on shared mobility space in India. The first investment in Zypp Electric caters to the launch of 250 Hero Electric scooters in New Delhi.Zypp Electric orchestrates last-mile delivery service to E-commerce segments. Applications are widespread including logistics, groceries, food and pharma sectors. The goal is to develop sustainable, attrition free and affordable delivery paths.Yamaha Electric Scooter Leasing Business focuses on increasing vehicles on shared/rental platforms. This in turn creates employment opportunities by supporting business growth of mobility platforms. And all roads lead to a cleaner and greener environment, which is why investing in the EV segment is the way forward.Electric scooters for last mile deliveryYamaha Electric Scooter Leasing Business MBSI explores avenues to work with last-mile delivery platforms. And their interest pivots around companies deploying e2Ws and e3Ws. A strong push for sustainable delivery channels encourages more delivery executives to rely on electric mobility.Zypp Electric ScooterDeliveries whether at business level or doorstep are now a part and parcel of urban living. And switching to sustainable mobility translates to substantial reduction in fuel emissions. Zypp currently deploys a fleet of 5,000 electric scooters. Following Delhi, expansion plans include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune in 2022. Growth is being fostered by adding 1000-1500 EVs each month. Plans are afoot to add 1,50,000 EVs to its fleet by 2024. This will foster sustainable last mile delivery in India. The company is keen to customize its fleet as per delivery specifics, while providing IoT support.Switch Delhi EV charging portalDelhi Government policy updates mandate logistic companies and aggregators to go 100 percent electric by 2025. To support the goal, EV charging stations are being built in quick time. To promote EV adoption, the Switch Delhi portal can be used so users can opt for a private EV charging point installed. This includes at their homes, group housing societies, multistorey apartment complexes, RWAs’ offices and commercial shops through vendors.Such charging stations are also to be installed in government offices. This will enable employees and the general public to charge vehicles. With systemic changes being articulated, changes at the ground level are starting to take shape.Yamaha Leasing and Zypp ElectricShoji Shiraishi, Managing Director, MBSI says, “We are extremely excited to officially launch MBSI in New Delhi, by kick-starting our operations with Zypp Electric. The Indian electric vehicle mobility market is growing in line with the overall global trend and will see rapid traction and growth for shared two-wheelers and four-wheelers in the EV segment.We need to create an evolving ecosystem that can address all challenges and enable millions of businesses to adopt sustainable modes of transport. We plan to work with more environment friendly mobility companies in the future and to transform the overall shared mobility space in India by bringing our financial and strategic experience from our stakeholders.” More

Yamaha electric scooter could be launched at a competitive price point, as majority of parts will be sourced from local vendorsYamaha E01 Electric ScooterWith electric two-wheeler segment registering strong growth, ICE experts like Yamaha are stepping up focus in this space. The company’s chairman Eishnin Chihana has said that they are in the process of developing an electric scooter for Indian market.Currently, Yamaha India’s R&D team at Chennai has started making the prototype electric scooter. It is likely to enter production at the company plant in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. Yamaha expects about 30% of their buyers to opt for EV in 3-5 years.Based on Neo’sEarlier this year in April, Yamaha showcased two of its electric scooters to its dealers. One was E01, which has already been trademarked in India. The other scooter was Neo’s, which is available in select international markets. Neo’s was originally launched as a 50cc ICE scooter. Its electric version came later.Earlier, it was felt that E01 has a higher chance of being launched in India. The E01 concept maxi-styled scooter was first unveiled at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. In terms of performance, it is comparable to a 125cc petrol scooter. It has three ride modes and range is expected to be approximately 70-80 km.Yamaha Electric Scooters Showcased To Dealers In India. Image – Nikam YamahaHowever, Yamaha seems to be more inclined towards using Neo’s for developing its first electric scooter for India. It could be tweaked to suit Indian conditions, for example, more power and higher range. In European markets, Neo’s electric scooter has a range of 37 km. Range can be increased with the use of a dual battery pack.While 37 km range seems quite low, Yamaha has kept it that way intentionally. The range is based on a survey that revealed average per day travel distance to be around 25-35 km. However, the survey doesn’t account for the fact that at this low range, users will have to charge their scooters every day. Interestingly, the India-spec Yamaha electric scooter could also be exported to Europe.Yamaha is still to finalize the range of its electric scooter for India. It may take some time to achieve a balance between performance and range. Chihana has stated that it will be difficult to achieve a real world range of 100 km with existing battery management technologies. This is especially true for performance-oriented electric scooters with speeds of around 45 to 60 kmph.Local sourcingAs of now, a significant percentage of EV manufacturers rely on imported components for their electric vehicles. This can create dependencies that may have adverse impact on production in case of unforeseen events like pandemic, war, etc. Using imported components also makes it difficult to keep a tab on quality. It limits the scope for design and performance improvements and to make the EV available at a competitive price point.In view of these challenges, Yamaha has decided to source much of the components for its electric scooter from local vendors. The company will also work to ensure that the motor and battery pack can endure the extreme climate conditions in India. Yamaha has stated that it will be focusing on quality. Yamaha’s first electric scooter for India will be a joint collaboration project involving Yamaha India and Yamaha Japan.Source More

The cost for this modification is more than the price of a pre-owned Yamaha MT 25Yamaha MT15 and KTM Duke parts – Modified MotorcycleHave you ever thought about what would happen if Yamaha and KTM designers got together to launch a motorcycle? Have you ever thought about how it would look? Ever thought about what design traits would it inherit? It is a funny thought, isn’t it? I’m sure you must be blank right now. But we’re not actually joking with this. We are going to show you the fusion of Yamaha and KTM design.A conservative person would never dream of doing anything close to what Indonesian citizen Cak Rian has done. It is because Cak Rian isn’t a conservative person. His mind has an artistic side. An artist’s vision only makes sense in the mettle. So, he put his foot aside and went on to create what he was aching to do. We have Yamaha’s motorcycles modified to the max before. But not like this.Yamaha MT15 and KTM Duke parts – Modified MotorcycleYamaha Modified With MT15, KTM PartsThe concept of mixing and matching elements of two different motorcycle manufacturers originating from two different countries and cultures following two entirely different design languages, feels wrong, doesn’t it?It feels like adding raw onions to pastries. In short, it should look like an abomination of sorts. At least that’s what I was expecting before looking at the motorcycle closely. Because it lends a whole different perspective.Yamaha MT15 and KTM Duke parts – Modified MotorcycleEven though this custom motorcycle sounds wrong, it surely doesn’t look wrong. The choice of parts and their cohesion is where this custom bike shines. Everything on the motorcycle looks cohesive and they look like they belong together. The motorcycle looks like it came straight out of the factory as the fit and finish are also very stupendous.Yamaha MT15 and KTM Duke parts – Modified MotorcycleFor starters, it is based on Yamaha Vixion R’s frame and engine. Vixion R was sold as a naked version of R15 old gen in some countries. The model in question, which has been modified, is a 2015 Vixion R. Everything else seems to be changed though. The fuel tank and body panels come from a Yamaha MT15. The LED headlights are lifted straight off a KTM 390 Duke. The front USD forks finished in gold are also from MT15.Cost & HomologationThe rear swingarm was a box-section type on the original bike which has been swapped with Yamaha R25’s sophisticated swingarm. The stock wheels are replaced with 3” wide wheel at front and 5.5” wide wheel at the rear, both from V Rossi brand and shod with Michelin rubber.Yamaha MT15 and KTM Duke parts – Modified MotorcycleThe wheels and some body panels are hydro dipped with a carbon-fibre pattern. It also gets dual disc brakes at the front from Honda CBR 600. It also has the exhaust system lifted straight off a Yamaha R6. The tail-lights are from Yamaha MT-09.There are hundreds more parts that went on this modified Vixion R motorcycle. A list so huge, it would have taken 5 more posts like this to cover every tiny detail. When everything is accounted for, it culminates in an amount totalling 33 million Indonesian Rupiah (Rs. 1.8 lakh approx) excluding labour and service charges. For this money, the owner could have easily got himself a pre-owned MT25. But the heart wants what it wants and it looks like Cak Rian’s heart was set on this.Source More

Yamaha has updated emission norms as well as cosmetics for both R25 and MT25 – Prices updated as well2022 Yamaha MT25Yamaha has rolled out updated iterations of R25 and MT25 in its home market. Both quarter-litre offerings are based on the same 250cc platform and share the same underpinnings. R25 and MT25 sit on top of their respective 155cc counterparts- R15 and MT15 in the Japanese brand’s international portfolio.For 2022, both bikes get a series of subtle updates over their respective outgoing models. These include cosmetic as well as mechanical updates. More importantly, the new R25 and MT25 now comply with the latest Reiwa 2 emission standards in Japan which are equivalent to the BS6/Euro 5 norms.2022 Yamaha R25, MT25 LaunchedIn terms of design, the new R25 and MT25 are similar to the latest avatars of their lesser powered siblings R15 V4.0 and MT15 V2.0. Both motorcycles pack an aggressive styling with a sharp front fascia comprising a single pod LED projector headlamp flanked by twin LED DRLs. The only major difference between both bikes is that R25 is a fully-faired sports bike whereas MT-25 is a typical naked streetfighter.Other common styling highlights include a low-slung stance, LED turn indicators, an LED taillight, a muscular fuel tank, a raised tail section and split-style seats. In addition, Yamaha R25 also comes draped in a 60th Anniversary edition colour scheme that comprises a combination of Red and White for the body and Golden shade for alloy rims. There is no such special edition offered in MT-25.2022 Yamaha R25Hardware Specs, Features on offerAs mentioned earlier, underpinnings on both motorcycles are identical, consisting of a diamond-type steel frame that is suspended on USD forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Meanwhile, stopping duties are achieved thanks to single 298mm front disc and 240mm rear disc brakes with a two-piston calliper at each end. The braking hardware is aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard.Both R25 and MT-25 roll on 17-inch alloy wheels with a 110/70 front and a 149/70 rear section of tyre. Other notable features available include a digital instrument cluster and an optional quick-shifter. Both bikes get a 14-litre fuel tank.Powertrain Specs & PricesNo changes have been made to the powertrain setup of both bikes. Powering the sporty quarter-litre motorcycles is a 249cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that pumps out 34.5 bhp and 23 Nm of peak torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch.2022 Yamaha MT25The updated MT-25 has been priced at JPY 6,32,500 (equivalent to Rs 3.8 lakh) while its fully clothed sibling carries a price tag of JPY 6,68,800 (approx. INR 4.09 lakh). On the other hand, the 60th Anniversary special edition model of R25 is priced at JPY 6,32,500 (approx. INR 3.8 lakh). Yamaha has not expressed its interest in launching either of these two motorcycles in India as of now. More

Yamaha domestic sales increased both YoY and MoM in April 2022 while Exports posted a MoM de-growthNew Yamaha MT15 Ver 2.0 – Helps boost sales. Image – Atul DwivediEven as the electric two wheeler space is gaining in importance in the domestic market, Yamaha India has seen positive sales growth in April 2022. Exports on the other hand increased YoY but dipped on a MoM basis.The company has reported 43,968 unit domestic sales in the past month, a 17.82 percent YoY growth over 37,318 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 6,650 unit volume growth. While the FZ, MT15, R15 and FZ25 posted sales growth, YoY sales of RayZR, FZ and Fascino ended in the red.Yamaha India Sales Breakup April 2022It was Yamaha FZ that topped sales charts both where domestic sales and exports were concerned. Sales in the past month stood at 16, 508 units, up 34.23 percent from 12,298 units sold in April 2021. The Yamaha FZ commands a 37.55 percent share. MoM sales de-growth stood at 28.28 percent over 23,016 units sold in March 2022. Yamaha has two variants of FZ that include a standard version and FZ-S, priced at Rs 1.09 lakh and Rs 1.18 lakh respectively (ex-showroom).At No. 2 was Yamaha MT15 with sales growth of 62.12 percent YoY to 9,228 units, up from 5,692 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 3,536 unit volume growth. Share percentage stood at 20.99. Yamaha MT15 sales in March 2022 were at 0 units as it was not on sale. R15 sales in domestic markets increased 31.98 percent to 7,948 units from 6,022 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales growth was at 37.79 percent from 5,768 units sold in March 2022.Yamaha India Domestic Sales Breakup April 2022On the other hand, sales of Yamaha RayZR dipped 23.08 percent to 5,778 units from 7,512 units sold in April 2021 with volume de-growth of 1,734 units. MoM sales also dipped 8.88 percent from 6,341 units sold in March 2022. Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of the Yamaha Fascino which was down 30.58 percent YoY to 3,896 units from 5,612 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales dipped 4.32 percent from 4,072 units sold in the month of March 2022.Sales of FZ25 increased 235.16 percent YoY to 510 units from 182 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales increased 22.00 percent from 500 units sold in March 2022. Yamaha India has hiked prices of R15, FZS, Aerox, Fascino and RayZR from May 2022 citing rising input costs.Yamaha Exports April 2022Total exports increased 26.46 percent YoY to 27,263 units in April 2022 up from 21,558 units sold in April 2021. This was a 5,705 unit volume growth. MoM exports on the other hand dipped 11.29 percent from 30,731 units sold in March 2022 leading to volume de-growth of 3,468 units. Yamaha FZ topped sales charts with a 91.05 percent YoY growth to 14,092 units, up from 7,376 units shipped in April 2021. MoM exports increased marginally by 3.09 percent over 13,670 units sold in March 2022.Yamaha India Exports Breakup April 2022Yamaha Cruz at No. 2 saw a YoY growth of 89.29 percent to 3,324 units from 1,756 units shipped in April 2021 while MoM exports dipped 20.33 percent from 4,172 units sold in March 2022. Cruz also saw a share percentage dip from 13.58 percent held in March 2022 to 12.19 percent in the past month. RayZR exports dropped YoY (-36.11 percent) and MoM (-28.54 percent) to 3,064 units) while there were 1,800 units of the YD125 exported last month, down 29.41 percent over 2,550 units shipped in March 2022.YoY and MoM de-growth was also seen in the case of Yamaha SZ, FZ25 and Saluto while exports of R15 and MT15 increased to 849 units and 600 units in April 2022 over717 and 80 units exported in March 2022. Yamaha Alpha exports stood at 112 units while Fascino exports dipped 75 percent YoY to 30 units from 120 units sold in April 2021.Yamaha India Sales, Exports April 2022There were 0 units of Saluto RX shipped last month even as there were 1,260 units shipped in April 2021 and 72 units in March 2022. This took total Yamaha domestic sales and exports to 71,231 units in April 2022 up 20.98 percent YoY over 58,876 units sold in April 2021 while MoM growth was at 1.14 percent from 70,428 units sold in March 2022. More

Yamaha currently offers only one sporty, maxi-style scooter in India in the form of Aerox 155Yamaha XMAX 250cc Darth Vader EditionFans of Star Wars who are in the market to buy a scooter, are in for a treat. Yamaha has launched a new limited edition model of XMax 250cc scooter. The updated iteration of Yamaha XMax 250 made its debut earlier this year in Indonesia. The quarter-litre maxi scooter has gained a new Darth Vader Edition in Brazil which is pure class.The scooter derives its name from the legendary antagonist of the Star Wars universe and also takes inspiration for its styling cues from the menacing fictional character. That said, this special limited edition only gets a new paint scheme, apart from which, it is identical to the regular variants of the scooter.Yamaha XMax Darth Vader Edition- StylingThe Darth Vader edition gets a sinister looking black paint scheme with red accents along the side providing sporty contrasts. The most prominent similarity to the iconic villain is the front facia that resembles the character’s mask. The sinister look is further accentuated by sharp and edgy lines and an aggressive split headlight setup of the original XMax.The limited edition model also flaunts Galactic Empire symbols on both sides of the centre spine as well as on the front mudguard which forms a crucial part of Star Wars plot. Sides of the centre spine also feature a graphic of breathing controls found on the chest of Vader’s iconic black suit in the science fiction series.Yamaha XMAX 250cc Darth Vader EditionOther notable visual references to Star Wars include a Star of Death symbol and even a red stripe on the lower fairing that represents the emblematic lightsaber sword. Underneath the skin, the Darth Vader edition of XMax 250 is identical to its regular variants which feature the same mechanics and features.Specs & FeaturesPowering the quarter-litre maxi-scooter is a 250cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that pumps out 22.8bhp and 24.3 Nm of peak torque. Hardware configurations of the scooter consist of telescopic forks up front and twin shocks at rear along with disc brakes offered at both ends aided by ABS. It rolls on 15-inch front and 14-inch rear alloy wheels that are shod with 120/70 and 140/70 sized rubber respectively.In terms of equipment, XMax 250 is very well kitted with features like a fully-digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, full LED illumination traction control, and a 12V charging port. Only 200 units of this special Darth Vader edition of XMAx will go on sale by May end. It has been priced at R$ 28,590 which is equivalent to INR 4.50 lakh.Yamaha XMAX 250cc Darth Vader EditionOther Yamaha Models inspired by Star WarsThis, in fact, is the third collaboration between Yamaha and the Star Wars franchise. Earlier in 2020, the Japanese brand had introduced special edition models like NMax Galactic Empire and NMax Aliança Rebelde based on NMax 160. Both models were sold out in a short period of time. More