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Yamaha XMax 300SP gets a few subtle cosmetic updates over its standard counterpart to make it look sportierYamaha XMax SP 300cc ScooterYamaha has launched a more premium SP variant of XMax 300 in Thailand. This top-end variant of the Maxi scooter has been priced at TBH 2,09,000 (approx. Rs 4.07 lakh) making it a fairly premium offering. This variant comes with significant cosmetic and functional upgrades over the standard model.For reference, Yamaha uses the SP moniker for its premium and high-performance variants of standard models. The Japanese brand has retained the sharp and aggressive styling of the standard XMax and spruced up its design by adding some funky details to its bodywork.Yamaha XMax 300SP- StylingFor starters, XMax 300SP gets a new grey paint scheme that mixes well with red accents and alloy wheels, thereby accentuating its sportiness. Further, the seat cover also gets contrast red stitching. Apart from these updates, the scooter remains identical to its regular twin. It dons the same muscular attire as the standard model with a heavily-faired front fascia featuring a twin-beam LED headlamp mounted on the front apron.Upfront, it gets a large windscreen on top thus providing an ADV-inspired look for its face. It gets a typical Maxi scooter styling with a spine running along the floorboard. It gets a wide single-piece step-up saddle with lumbar support for rider. Other visual highlights include split grab rails, split LED tail lights, a chunky side-slung exhaust canister and gold-anodised shock absorbers.Yamaha XMax SP 300cc ScooterMechanical SpecsSpeaking of shock absorbers, Yamaha has replaced the standard units with fully adjustable rear shocks sourced from Ohlins. It gets the same pair on. It rides on the same 14-inch and 15-inch wheel front and rear setup while braking duties are carried out by disc brakes at both ends aided by ABS.Unfortunately, no changes have been made in the powertrain department to make it slightly sportier. XMax 300SP derives its energy from a 292cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder mill that pumps out 27.2 bhp and a peak torque of 29 Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a CVT gearbox. It also gets a sizable fuel tank capacity of 13 litres.Features on offerAs far as features go, XMax 300SP has been equipped with a 12V power socket, a smart key, all-LED lights and huge under-seat storage that can accommodate two full-face helmets. At 180kg, XMax 300 is a hefty scooter although it gets an accessible seat height of 795mm.Yamaha XMax SP 300cc ScooterYamaha is unlikely to bring XMax 300 to India since at this price it will be only marginally more affordable than BMW C 400 GT. The Japanese brand offers the sporty Aerox 155 which is based on the same underpinnings as R15 and even borrows the same heart as the baby superbike. More

It’s the third time in 2022 that Yamaha has raised prices of its two-wheelers; earlier prices were revised in January and FebruaryImage – MRD VlogsLatest round of price hike for Yamaha scooters and motorcycles is likely due to rising input costs. Yamaha scooter prices have been increased in the range of Rs 1,600 to Rs 3,000. Yamaha motorcycles have become costlier by up to Rs 4,500.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices April 2022Yamaha motorcycles have become dearer by Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,500. In percentage terms, the price hike is in the range of 0.95% to 3.24%. Least price hike of Rs 1,500 is applicable on R15S, which now retails at Rs 1,59,100. Bikes like FZS-FI, FZS-FI Deluxe, and FZ-X have become costlier by Rs 2,500. New prices are Rs 1,18,400, Rs 1,21,400 and Rs 1,28,800, respectively.Yamaha R15 V4 motorcycle prices have been increased by Rs 3,500. New prices are R15 V4 Metallic Red (Rs 1,76,300), R15 V4 Dark Knight (Rs 1,77,300), R15 V4 Racing Blue (Rs 1,81,300) and R15M V4 Metallic Grey (Rs 1,86,300).Max price hike of Rs 4,500 applies for FZ 25 and FZS 25. These are now priced at Rs 1,43,300 and Rs 1,47,800, respectively. Yamaha motorcycles that have not witnessed a price hike in April 2022 include FZ-FI, FZ 25 Monster, R15 V3 Grey / Red, R15 V3 Blue, R15 V3 Dark Knight and R15M V4 Monster.Yamaha Motorcycle Prices April 2022Yamaha Scooter Prices April 2022In percentage terms, Yamaha scooters have become costlier in the range of 1.89% to 2.27%. Scooters like Fascino and RayZR have witnessed price hike of Rs 1,600. It is applicable to most variants, barring a few exceptions. For example, price of RayZR Hybrid Disc – Monster is the same as earlier.Max price hike for Yamaha scooters is for Aerox 155, which has become costlier by Rs 3k. New price of Yamaha Aerox 155 is Rs 1,35,000. The maxi scooter was launched in India last year in September at a starting price of Rs 1.29 lakh. It is powered by the same 155cc engine used with MT-15 and R15 V4.Earlier this year in January, Yamaha had increased prices of Fascino 125cc, RayZR 125cc, R15 V4, FZ X and Aerox. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 800 to Rs 2,000. The company had issued a statement saying that price hike was due to steep rise in raw material cost and safety regulation of footrest.Yamaha Scooter Prices April 2022In February 2022, Yamaha had increased prices of Fascino, RayZR, Aerox and R15 V3 Blue variant. Prices were increased in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200. Even with multiple price hikes this year and in 2021, Yamaha scooters and motorcycles continue to be competitively priced. Most other two-wheeler manufacturers have also increased prices multiple times in the last 12 months.There could be more price hikes later this year, as the supply situation continues to be adversely impacted. Input costs have been rising continuously, forcing auto companies to pass some of the burden to customers. More

Apart from petrol-powered scooters, Yamaha also unveiled its first two electric scooters which will go on sale in select international markets2022 Yamaha Force X 125cc Scooter. Images – Bob SantraYamaha continues to strengthen its scooter lineup across major international markets. The Japanese brand recently took the covers off from Force X which is its new sporty-looking scooter for the Chinese market. It has been primarily targeted at developed markets.The new 125cc scooter has been conceptualized as an urban commuter that can occasionally carry out mild trail bashing. It shares its internals with Fascino and RayZR from Yamaha’s India lineup. In fact, Force X draws a hint of styling inspiration from the latter as well.2022 Yamaha Force X 125cc ScooterBy looks of it, Force X definitely appears as a stylish scooter with many details pointing toward its adventure nature. For instance, it gets a sharp front fascia featuring a headlight mounted on front apron and a small beak-like section underneath it.The broad panels incorporate many cuts and creases which give it a modern appeal. A few styling inspirations resemble a Maxi-style scooter, even though Force X is not one. Dual-tone theme thanks to a blacked-out floorboard, side body panels and front and rear fenders provide a necessary dose of sportiness to the scooter.2022 Yamaha Force X 125cc ScooterLED turn indicators have been mounted on the handlebar. Other striking highlights include a flat footboard, a stepped-up single-piece saddle, a side-sling exhaust, a single-piece pillion grab rail and arrowhead-shaped rear view mirrors.2022 Yamaha Force X 125cc ScooterFeatures & SpecsIn terms of features, it gets basic equipment such as a halogen headlamp, a digital instrument console and blacked-out 10-inch alloy wheels. Some variants will receive alloy wheels dipped in red paint which further create a colourful contrast for the scooter. Weighing just 92 kilos, it is extremely nimble and a kilo lighter than TVS Scooty Pep+.Powering Force X is a 125cc air-cooled Blue Core hybrid engine that sends power to the rear wheels via a CVT gearbox. This unit kicks out 8.19 bhp at 6,500rpm and a peak torque of 9.7Nm at 5,000rpm. This powertrain returns a claimed fuel efficiency of 2.2 litres per 100km which translates to 45 kmpl.2022 Yamaha Force X 125cc ScooterAs far as dynamics are concerned, suspension duties are handled by conventional telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking department consists of a disc brake in front and a drum at rear but there is no ABS on offer even as an option.Price & Expected India LaunchForce X has been priced at CNY 8,980 that roughly translates to INR 1.07 lakh. It will compete against other sporty-looking scooters like Honda ADV 150. Given the price of Force X, it is unlikely to reach Indian shores. However, Yamaha is planning on introducing a new 125cc scooter in India soon that is expected to be showcased to dealerships in the coming few weeks. More

Yamaha India domestic sales decline is reported at 37.25 percent in February 2022New Yamaha R15 V4Yamaha India is scrambling for sales in the domestic market. In February 2022, sales fell to 34,817 units. A far cry from sales a year earlier. YoY sales fell from 55,488 units. Volume loss stood at 20,671 units at 37.25 percent decline. Not one of its two-wheelers reported growth last month. MoM sales decline was comparatively lower at 3.68 percent. Sales are down from 36,146 units at volume loss of 1,329 units.Yamaha India Sales Breakup Feb 2022Yamaha FZ sales fell to 13,395 units, down from 17,798 units. Volume loss stood at 4.4k units at decline at a quarter. MoM sales fell from 15,734 units. Volume loss is reported at 2,339 units at 14.87 percent decline.RayZR sales are down to 8,355 units, down from 13,812 units. Volume loss stood at 5,457 units at 40 percent decline. MoM sales are up from 7k units. Volume gain is reported at 1,325 units at 18.85 percent growth.Fascino sales fell by a third, down to 6,416 units. YoY sales fell from 10,228 units to a 37.27 percent decline. Volume loss is reported at 3.8k units. Mom sales improved marginally, up from 6,221 units. Sales growth stood at 3.13 units at volume gain of 195 units.Yamaha India Sales Breakup Feb 2022Yamaha R15 sales are down to 6.4k units from 7,474 units. Volume loss stood at 1,069 units at 14.30 percent decline. MoM sales are up from 6,146 units. Sales growth is pegged at 4.21 percent at volume gain of 259 units.Yamaha FZ25 sales are reported at 246 units. MoM sales fell from 998 units. Volume loss is reported at 752 units at 75.35 percent decline. For now, MT15 sales have been stopped. New version is likely to be launched in a few weeks.Yamaha India Exports Breakup Feb 2022Exports are better compared to domestic sales. Exports in February 2022 are up at 22,275 units from 20,688 units. Volume gain stood at 1,587 units at 7.67 percent growth. FZ led by miles at 10,140 units. YoY export is up from 9,560 units. Volume gain stood at 580 units at 6.07 units. MoM decline was marginal at 2.22 percent, down from 10,370 units.Yamaha India Exports Breakup Feb 20222.7k units of YD125 were exported, and 2,694 units of FZ25. MoM exports for both YD125 and FZ25 at least doubled. Crux export is up at 2,654 units from 1,682 units. Volume gain is up at 972 units at 57.79 percent growth. MoM growth stood at 53.59 percent, up from 1,728 units at volume gain of 926 units.RayZR export loss stood at about a thousand units, down to 1,849 units from 2,860 units. Mom decline stood at 28 percent, down from 2,568 units. Volume loss is reported at 719 units. SZ export took a tumble, down at 668 units from 2,464 units. MoM decline stood at 40.36 percent, down from 1,120 units. R15 showed improvement, up at 664 units from 350 units. MoM decline is 7.52 percent, down from 718 units. Saluto, Alpha, Saluto RX, MT15 exports all fell at a total of less than 1k units. More