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Yamaha Neo’s is based on the E02 concept that was showcased by the brand at the Tokyo Motor Show back in 2019New Yamaha NEO’S Electric Scooter Launched In EuropeA week after globally unveiling its first electric scooter, Yamaha has launched Neo’s electric scooter in Europe. The Japanese two-wheeler giant has priced the e-scooter at EUR 3,005 which is equivalent to INR 2.52 lakh. It will be available for sale starting May this year, across select European markets.It is a fully electric equivalent to a 50cc petrol scooter with a similar name retailed by Yamaha in a few international markets. Yamaha has been manufacturing 50cc scooters since the 1990s and Neo’s has been one of the more popular ones. As expected, Neo’s borrows some inspiration from its petrol-powered counterpart.For instance, Yamaha has retained some trademark design elements of the original Neo’s like a pair of distinctive twin headlights in the new battery-powered scooter. As seen in the images, it flaunts a youthful and futuristic design which is very attractive. Neo’s features a curvy yet compact bodywork wrapped in minimalistic styling. In order to protect body panels from scratches, edges have been wrapped around by rubber mouldings.Yamaha Neo’s- Powertrain SpecsComing to powertrain, Neo’s is powered by a brushless DC hub motor which derives its energy from a 50.4V, 19.2Ah Lithium-ion battery pack weighing 8kg. The scooter offers a provision of two removable battery packs of identical capacity in order to extend its range. Neo’s comes with two ride modes- STD and Eco. In STD mode, this powertrain returns a peak output of 2.5 kW (3.4PS) of power and 136 Nm of torque.Yamaha Neo’s Electric ScooterNominal power output stands at 2.3kW whereas top speed is restricted to 40kmph. In Eco mode, peak output drops to 1.58kW while maximum range is rated 38.5 km on a single charge. Using a second battery pack, estimated range can be extended to 68km. Using a standard AC charger, the battery takes eight hours to juice up from 0 to 100 percent.Hardware Specs & FeaturesIn terms of hardware, suspension duties in Neo’s are handled by KYB-sourced telescopic forks at front and a single shock absorber at rear. Braking is carried out by a disc brake upfront and a rear drum brake. The electric scooter rides on 13-inch alloy wheels wrapped with low rolling resistance tyres.It gets an accessible seat height of 785mm to go along with a ground clearance of 135mm which is decent enough for European roads. Even with a heavy battery pack, Neo’s is fairly nimble at 90kg. Neo’s also receives a generous 27 litres of under-seat storage.New Yamaha NEO’S Electric ScooterAs far as features go, Neo’s gets an LCD instrument cluster that is compatible with Yamaha’s MyRide app. This allows Yamaha electric scooter rider to access information like vehicle battery status, route tracking, etc. remotely on his/her phone. It also helps display call and message notifications on the console. Other features on offer include keyless start and full LED lighting.India launch of this new Yamaha Electric Scooter has not been confirmed yet. But, Yamaha India is working on EVs. As per latest update, they have planned a dealer meet on 11th April to showcase the future of Yamaha India. It is likely that at this event Yamaha will showcase their first India-spec electric scooter. More

Yamaha E01 Electric ScooterThe pre-production prototype of the E01 electric scooter is reported to offer a claimed range of 70-80 km on a single chargeThe fever of electric mobility has now caught up with big and established automakers. While the EV revolution was mainly brought by new startups, prominent players of the IC engine segment have now started to venture into the EV space by bringing out new models. The latest to join the EV bandwagon is Yamaha.The Japanese two-wheeler giant, unlike many other manufacturers, hasn’t rushed into electric mobility and indeed has taken its time to research and develop products that will cater to mass markets. In regards to the EV movement, Yamaha has unveiled its first two electric scooters globally.New Yamaha Electric Scooter Neo’s – DetailsYamaha’s first battery-powered two-wheeler offering is Neo’s which is essentially an electric equivalent of a 50cc scooter that already exists by the same name. It is based on the E02 concept that was showcased by the brand at the Tokyo Motor Show back in 2019. It is worth mentioning that Yamaha already retails the 50cc petrol-powered Neo in select international markets.The biggest highlight of this upcoming e-scooter is that it offers a battery swapping technology. It is powered by a swappable lithium-ion battery pack that feeds energy to a hub-mounted electric motor which is likely to be rated around 2kW. Although official specifications haven’t been revealed yet, the Neo’s electric scooter will be offered as a low-speed electric scooter in all likelihood.Yamaha Neo’s Electric ScooterEven though Neo’s could be humble in terms of its powertrain specs, it does flaunt a youthful and futuristic design which is very attractive. It is also expected to be packed with a decent amount of features up its sleeve.New Yamaha Electric Scooter E01 – India Launch?The second electric scooter revealed by Yamaha is E01 which is speculated to be nearing production status. It is a more powerful derivative that is equivalent to a 125cc petrol scooter. It is based on the E01 Concept that was also shown at the same event as the E02 concept. A few Japanese media outlets have already had a taste of what the battery-powered scooter offers.As per previous spy images, E01 comes with three ride modes including Eco, Normal and Power. It gets a simple fully digital instrument console that shares crucial information such as battery status, speed, etc. Other features expected to be included in the package are keyless ignition and Bluetooth connectivity. The E01 e-scooter is expected to start its life as part of a ride-sharing fleet in one of Europe’s capital cities.Yamaha E01 Electric ScooterIn this way, Yamaha could actually conduct some real-world tests on the scooter before offering it to customers. Since it will be making its debut in Europe, its power is likely to be capped at 11kW (15 bhp) to conform to the light electric scooter regulatory class. Moreover, the E01 is likely to be a brighter prospect for the Indian market since Yamaha has already filed a trademark for the same. More

2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc ScooterYamaha 50cc scooters such as Vino, Jog and Gear are available only in select markets such as JapanManufacturers design products in line with specific needs, tastes and preferences of a particular region. A perfect example is Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter, which demonstrates the Japanese fascination with all thigs small and super cute. In its 2022 update, the scooter gets two new colour options of Bonnie Blue and Matt Armoured Green Metallic.Yamaha Vino 2022 new coloursNew Bonnie Blue colour option has a retro feel to it, which compliments the scooter’s classic design. It is essentially a dual-tone colour theme of light blue and ivory white in glossy finish. Blue shade has been used around the headlamp cowl, front fender, instrument console and side panels. A third shade, tan-brown, can be seen on the handle grips, floorboard and seat cover.The tan-brown shade helps keep focus on the core colour theme of blue and ivory white. It’s a delicate colour theme, which could have lost its beauty if combined with the usual black coloured seat and handle grips. Even ivory white seats and handgrips would have worked great for this colour theme.Second colour option utilizes a mix of dark green and black with white highlights. Much of the body panels have a dark green shade, while headlamp cowl and front fender have glossy black paint. Twin white strips can be seen on the front fascia and side panels. Seat and handle grips have the standard black shade whereas the floorboard area gets a light grey colour.2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter DebutsWith these new shades, there are now a total of six colour options for Yamaha Vino scooter. The earlier colour options of Fighting Red, Virgin Beige, Mahogany Brown Metallic and Graphite Black have been retained as is.No other updatesApart from new colour options, there are no other changes to Yamaha Vino 50cc scooter. It continues with its retro profile, evident in features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, large rounded fender and curvy side panels. Vino has an antique-looking instrument console loved by retro enthusiasts.Other key features include open storage pocket at front, foldable hook, dedicated glove box with built-in accessory pocket, decent sized under seat storage and rear wheel brake lock. Suspension system comprises a telescopic unit at front and swingarm rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by disc brakes at both ends.2022 Yamaha Vino 50cc Scooter DebutsYamaha Vino is powered by a 49cc engine that generates 4.5 ps of max power at 8,000 rpm and 4.1 Nm of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. The scooter has idling stop system, which saves fuel by stopping the engine at brief halts such as traffic signals.A 50cc scooter is supposed to be cheap, but in Japan Yamaha Vino starts at 203,500 yen. This is approximately Rs 1.33 lakh. 50cc scooters have limited scope in Indian market and are unlikely to be launched here. More

2022 Yamaha MT15 Facelift to get Bluetooth / updatesYamaha India domestic sales decline in January 2022; exports improveYamaha Motor India reported domestic sales at 36,146 units in January 2022. Sales fell from 55,151 units. Volume loss stood at 19k units at a sales decline of over a third. Yamaha India sales declined 35% YoY in Jan 2022 while they were down 20% MoM.Yamaha India Sales Breakup Jan 2022Of total domestic sales, over 44 percent of sales come from the FZ series. Yamaha FZ sales were reported at 15,734 units, down from 21,496 units at volume loss of 5,762 units. Sales decline stood at 26.80 percent. At No 2 in the list was the Yamaha RayZR. YoY RayZR sales stood at about 7k units, down from 10.5k units. Volume loss stood at almost 3.5k units at a decline of about a third.Yamaha India Sales Jan 2022Fascino sales fell to 6,221 units, down from 8,416 units. Sales decline stood at over a quarter at volume loss of 2.2k units. R15 sales fell to 6,146 units, down from 8,408 units. Volume loss stood at 2,262 units at a decline of over a quarter.FZ25 sales were at just below a thousand units. Sales was up from 159 units. The limited edition Yamaha Aerox 155 MotoGP, which was launched recently is now sold out in India. MT15 sales were down to 17 units from 6,168 units. Low sales of MT15 most likely indicate the incoming of the MY 2022 MT15.Yamaha India Sales, Exports Jan 2022 vs Jan 2021 (YoY)Yamaha India Exports Breakup Jan 2022Exports last month stood at about 20k units, up from 15,422 units. Sales growth stood at about 29.40 percent at volume gain of 4.5k units. FZ is the largest contributor in the exports market too at 10,370 units. Exports were up from 5,676 units at 82.70 percent growth. Volume growth stood at 4.7k units.RayZR exports are at just over 2.5k units. Currently, the export market offers a much wider product lineup than in the domestic market. YoY total sales in January 2022 was down to 56,102 units, down from 70,573 units. Volume loss stood at 14,471 units at 20.51 percent decline. MoM total sales fell from 65,486 units at 14.33 percent decline.Yamaha India MoM Sales Jan 2022MoM domestic sales fell from 44,736 units. Volume loss stood at 8,590 units at 19.20 percent decline. Despite a decline, improvement was seen in RayZR and FZ25 sales. RayZR sales were up from 5,781 units at an increase of 21.61 percent. MoM exports were more or less flat at 3.83 percent decline. Volume loss stood at about 800 units, down from 20,750 units.Yamaha India Sales, Exports Jan 2022 vs Dec 2021 (MoM)In the domestic market, Suzuki and Yamaha compete closely as far as business volumes are concerned. And while Suzuki was at one time selling a much lower number of two-wheelers here, in recent times, these numbers are much closer. Suzuki’s scooters have helped the manufacturer take competition one notch higher here. More