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      2021 Yamaha R3 Makes Global Debut – Launch Next Year

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      2021 Yamaha R3
      Ahead of its launch next year, 2021 Yamaha R3 has been unveiled for Japanese market

      The company has put a price tag of JPY 687,500 on the updated motorcycle, which is approximately Rs 4.89 lakh in Indian currency. Yamaha aims to sell at least 3700 units of updated R3 in Japan on an annual basis.
      What’s new in updated Yamaha R3?
      Changes are fairly limited on 2021 Yamaha R3. It appears that one of the company’s key objectives is to provide more personalization options to customers. Towards that end, updated Yamaha R3 gets a new Cyan colour option.
      This looks quite exciting and goes well with other colour shades used on the motorcycle. This new colour option also seems a bit radical, as it’s not something that one would usually see on a motorcycle. For folks who want to flaunt their rides, this peppy new colour can be a lot of fun on the streets.
      Shades of cyan can be seen on the headlight cowl, front fender, fairing and fuel tank. It creates an interesting contrast with the blacked-out parts of the motorcycle. The bike’s trendy profile is further enhanced with the multi-coloured graphics and red alloy wheels. Overall, the motorcycle looks striking in its new colour and is an absolute head turner.
      2021 Yamaha R3
      The earlier Matte Black shade has also been updated slightly on 2021 Yamaha R3. The third colour option of Deep Purple Blue Metallic has been retained, just as it was earlier.
      2021 Yamaha R3 engine
      Updated Yamaha R3 will be using the same engine as earlier. It is powered by a 320 cc, liquid cooled, parallel-twin DOHC motor that is capable of delivering max power of 42 ps at 10,750 rpm and max torque of 29 Nm at 9,000 rpm. This is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Most other cycle parts will also be the same as the current model.
      2021 Yamaha R3
      Earlier, Yamaha had unveiled 2021 R3 in US market. There too, the changes were minor and included a new Electric Teal colour option. In US, the updated bike will go on sale for USD 5,299 (Rs 3.89 lakhs). Yamaha R3 has top speed of around 110 mph (~ 180 km/h) and it can reach 0-62 mph (0-100 kmph) in 5.5 seconds. Fuel efficiency is estimated to be around 56 miles per gallon (~ 24 kmpl).
      2021 Yamaha R3 India launch
      It is not certain if Yamaha will reintroduce R3 in the Indian market. It was available earlier in BS4 format and was quite popular among bike enthusiasts. However, due to some reasons, the motorcycle was not updated to BS6. As a result, it is currently in discontinued state.
      It is possible that Yamaha may do a rethink, as there’s growing interest in performance oriented biking in the country. In that case, 2021 Yamaha R3 could be launched in India next year. It will compete with rivals such as KTM RC 390 and TVS Apache RR 310. More

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      Yamaha India Nov 2020 Sales Growth – Fascino, Ray, R15, FZ, MT15

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      Yamaha MT15
      The company is upbeat about its prospects in December 2020 and beyond as the demand of personal mobility is on the rise due to the pandemic

      Yamaha India has been steadily building up a momentum in sales growth ever since the country came out of lockdown. The Japanese two wheeler maker started registering YoY growth since June and has been witnessing increased growth rate consistently.
      Yamaha India sales November 2020
      In October 2020, Yamaha India’s sales volume registered an impressive 31% growth rate at 60,176 units. The festive season rush and the pent up demand worked in the company’s favour. In November 2020, the company clocked sales of 53,208 units as against 39,406 units during the same month last year. This represents a YoY growth of 35%.
      The commendable growth rate in sales volume stems from a relatively small base compared to the competitors but it also represents an increase in demand. Yamaha upgraded its entire scooter portfolio to 125 cc fuel-injected engine and introduced BS6-upgrades for its entire lineup. The growth comes despite the two wheeler maker introducing a nominal hike across its portfolio last month.
      Yamaha India says that it is confident of continuing its record sales growth run in December as well. The company is also optimistic about its growth prospects in 2021 as the varied demand for personal mobility is on the rise due to the pandemic.
      Yamaha India Sales Nov 2020 vs Nov 2019 vs Oct 2020
      Recent marketing initiatives by Yamaha
      In a bid to keep its product portfolio relevant and appealing, Yamaha India recently introduced Bluetooth connectivity as an accessory called Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X. The accessory is available as standard with the FZS-FI Dark Knight edition. The company also has been running the “Color Your Warrior” campaign which supports a wider range of color options for its popular MT-15 street fighter.
      Responding to the changing paradigm of retail sales during the COVID crisis, the company set up Yamaha Virtual Store in addition to making its accessories and apparels available on Amazon.in.
      More over, the company has been dishing out special editions of its motorcycles on a regular basis to target younger audience. Yesterday, the company came up with a Vintage Edition of the FZ-S FI V3 with a slightly larger brown saddle and exclusive decals. In Brazil, they launched the Yamaha FZ25 Avengers, Captain Marvel and Black Panther editions.

      With no major new mass market product launch on the horizon, we expect Yamaha India to continue its experimentation with special editions of its exiting range of BS6 ready scooters and motorcycles. More

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      Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Vintage Edition Launch Price Rs 1.10 Lakh

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      Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Vintage Edition
      The new Vintage Edition of Yamaha FZS-FI V3 will be made available in showrooms from 1st week of December 2020

      More than a decade ago the 150-160cc segment of bikes was blossoming in the Indian market with Bajaj Pulsar 150 and TVS Apache RTR 160 dominating this space. At the same time, Yamaha was able to carve out a niche space for itself within this segment when it introduced the FZ.
      Yamaha’s marketing team gave it a fancy pseudonym as ‘lord of the streets’ which it carried very well with its road presence thanks to its unique design. With its stylish looks and comfortable ride, it found places in many consumers’ garages. Come 2020, the naked roadster is in its second generation and still a very potent buy.
      Yamaha FZS FI
      Ex-sh, Delhi Price Rs
      Standard
      1,04,700
      Dark Knight
      1,07,700
      Vintage
      1,09,700
      Updated Design
      Now, in order to expand FZ’s legacy, Yamaha has introduced a special ‘Vintage Edition’ of FZS-FI V3. It gets the same style and DNA of the FZ brand song with some cosmetic and feature upgrades. The most notable highlight is the timeless vintage graphics on its body panels.
      The vintage look is further accentuated by a new leather finish single piece Two Level seat in tan brown shade. The seat with its excellent fit and cushioning works well for an upright and relaxed riding position.
      Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Vintage Edition
      Additionally, the pillion seat has a 16% larger seating surface area, is 26 mm wider in the hip area and is 5mm thicker for added comfort. A newly designed muffler protector adds to the bike’s sharp design. Otherwise, the bike is very much similar to the standard model which in its current iteration gets a new split LED headlight. Also, lower engine fairing has been introduced to reduce mud and dirt splatter. The engine cowl also enhances the bike’s sporty appeal.
      New Features on board
      Another major update is the addition of Yamaha’s in-house developed “Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X” application which allows smartphones to be connected to the bike via Bluetooth. It provides various utilities such as Riding History, Locate my Bike, E-Lock, Hazard, parking record and phone-related feature of Answer Back. It also comes with a negative LCD instrument cluster panel which has a black background and white lettering and provides several pieces of information.
      Mechanical Details
      Mechanical aspect of the bike remains identical to the standard bike, it still draws its power from a 149cc SOHC, air-cooled, single-cylinder fuel-injected motor which puts out 12.4 PS of power at 7250 rpm and a peak torque of 13.6 Nm at 5,500 rpm.
      Suspension is taken care of by telescopic forks at front and a 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension at rear. Anchoring is handled by 282mm and 220mm discs at front and rear respectively assisted by a single-channel ABS. It gets 17-inch wheels with 100/80-17M and 140/60R17M/C sections of tyres respectively.
      Vintage Edition of Yamaha FZS-FI V3 has been priced at Rs. 1,09,700/- (Ex-Showroom Delhi). The new variant will start reaching Yamaha showrooms from the first week of December 2020. It is 5k more expensive than the standard colour options and Rs 2k more expensive than the Dark Knight edition. More

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      Yamaha FZ25 Avengers Edition Unveiled – Captain Marvel, Black Panther

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      Yamaha FZ 25 Avengers Edition – Captain Marvel
      Apart from Marvel superhero-inspired liveries and body decals, there have been no changes made on these special edition models from Yamaha

      Well, if you are Marvel fan and have some interest in automobiles then it could be the best time for you. Recently, TVS Motor company introduced a special edition model of its power scooter called Ntorq Avengers Edition which took every Marvel fanboy by surprise.
      This time it’s Yamaha’s turn to replicate something similar. Yamaha has launched its most popular quarter-litre motorcycle FZ25 in a Marvel-inspired Limited Editions model in Brazil. The FZ25 is popularly known as Fazer 250 in the South American country.
      Yamaha FZ 25 Avengers Edition – Black Panther
      Superheroes On Offer
      The Avengers Edition of FZ25 has been offered in two themes- Captain Marvel and Black Panther. Apart from this, the Japanese bikemaker has launched a similar special edition model of its dual-purpose motorcycle Lander 250 which gets Captain America inspired colour scheme.
      All three motorcycles get superhero-inspired liveries and decals on their body panels. The FZ25 comes with matching rims whereas the Lander 250 misses out on this design attribute.

      Interestingly, Yamaha FZ25 Avengers Edition has been priced at 18,090 Brazilian Real which roughly translates to INR 2.45 lakh and is Rs 4200 cheaper than the standard model. On the other hand, the Lander 250 is retailed at 19,290 Brazilian Real, which is around INR 2.62 lakh. Other than the change in body graphics, there has been no update on these bikes either aesthetic or mechanical.
      Features & Mechanicals
      The latest BS6 compliant FZ25 received a minor makeover earlier this year which brought an updated front face. Its wide range of equipment consists of an LED headlamp, digital instrument console, dual-channel ABS and a side-stand engine cut-off switch to name a few.

      In terms of powertrain, it draws its power from a 249cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled with an oil cooler, SOHC engine which puts out 21.5PS of power at 8000rpm and 20.59Nm of peak torque at 6500rpm. In comparison, the India-spec version generates 20.8PS at 8000rpm of power and 20.1Nm of torque at 6000rpm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox.
      Apart from these special edition models, Yamaha also offers R15 V3 derived NMax 160 in special Star Wars Edition in two colour variants: Galactic Empire and Alliance Rebel. The Marvel Edition FZ25 will surely attract a lot of younger audiences in our country if launched. However, there is no official word from the Japanese brand regarding this. Meanwhile, the manufacturer recently launched a colour customisation option for MT-15 in India which lest a buyer choose from 11 different colour combinations. More

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      Yamaha Sales, Exports Break Up Oct 2020 – FZ, Ray, Fascino, R15, FZ25

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      Yamaha reported a 30.83 percent increase in domestic sales for October to 60,176 units

      Riding out of the COVID-19 crisis of the past several months, the two wheeler segment in India is on the road to recovery. Two wheeler industry in India reported encouraging sales numbers for the month of October 2020. There were a number of reasons for this substantial increase in demand.
      Primarily it was the festive season that saw more sales coupled with discounts and benefits introduced by most automakers to draw in more customers into showrooms during this auspicious month. The need for personal mobility also saw improved sales numbers along with continued government policy support.
      Two-wheeler major Yamaha Motor India reported a notable increase in domestic sales even as exports suffered de-growth. Domestic sales increased to 60,176 units in the past month up from 45,995 units sold in Oct 19.
      Yamaha FZ rules domestic sales charts
      Yamaha FZ was a best seller in both domestic and global markets along with the Ray scooter also adding good numbers. Domestic sales of the Yamaha FZ stood at 20,164 units, up 34.07 percent as against 15,040 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Ray scooter sales in the country surged 83.65 percent to 15,748 units while the Fascino also noted outstanding demand with 13,360 units sold.
      Yamaha Domestic Sales Oct 2020
      Even as the company is enjoying good sales for the FZ series, prices have just been increased for the FZ, and FZS, Fascino and RayZR. The Yamaha FZ-FI and FZS-FI are now costlier by Rs.1,000 with the two models now retailing at Rs.1.02 lakhs and Rs.1.04 lakhs respectively. In domestic market, the R15 and MT15 also noted increased sales while Yamaha Saluto RX, Saluto 125, SZ-RR V2.0, FZ25, Fazer 25 and R3 are no longer on sale in India.
      Exports dip 12.72 percent
      The Yamaha FZ and Ray commanded a major part of exports. FZ exports stood at 10,166 units in Oct 20 while 5,338 units of the Ray scooter made their way to global markets in the past month, up 24 percent over 4,305 units exported in the same month of the previous year.
      Yamaha Exports Oct 2020
      Increased exports were also seen in the case of the Saluto RX which has been discontinued in domestic market. The Saluto RX exports stood at 2,140 units posting positive growth while the Saluto, which has also been discontinued in India, suffered a de-growth where exports were concerned, with 1,800 units exported, down 56.31 percent as against 4,120 units exported in Oct 19. Yamaha FZ25, SZ, Fascino, R15, MT15 and Alpha also added some numbers in terms of exports.
      Recent Updates from Yamaha
      Yamaha has announced a new Colour Customization program for MT15. This campaign was introduced following the recently introduced ICE Fluo-Vermillion colour in MT 15 which has found increased demand among buyers. The campaign is titled “Customize your Warrior”. The Yamaha MT15 will be available in a choice of 14 colours out of which 3 are existing colours.
      The balance 11 new colour options will be available to buyers as an option and orders can be placed on the India Yamaha Motor website; with deliveries set to commence from January 2021. There Yamaha MT15 is priced at Rs.1,43,900 and is powered by a 155cc fuel injected engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system and comes in with A&S clutch and single channel ABS. More

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      Yamaha MT15 Colour Customisation Options Launched In India

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      The MT15 gets up to 14 new paint schemes out of which 3 will be readily available in showrooms

      Yamaha Motor India has announced the launch of a unique colour customization option for its naked roadster MT15. Dubbed as “Customize your Warrior”, this campaign is introduced by the company on the backdrop of the positive feedback received from customers on the recent launch of Ice Fluo-Vermillion colour on MT15.
      Under this scheme, a consumer can choose from 11 different colour combinations when buying an MT15. This program was launched from November 20 onwards and will be applicable for all new consumers.
      Price Of New MT15 CYW
      Based on the orders received from buyers, Yamaha will build a personalised MT15 for an individual consumer and the deliveries of these motorcycles will start from January 2021. However, the yellow color wheel model’s deliveries will start from Mar 2021. Customers can choose their own set of colours at Rs 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom) which is Rs 4,000 more expensive than the standard MT15.
      With this campaign, the naked streetfighter will be available in as many as 14 different paint schemes (four wheel colours) out of which 3 options will be readily available in showrooms. While for the rest one can place an order at an authorised Yamaha dealership.

      The Japanese bikemaker says that with this new scheme it plans to attract a younger group of riders which further bolsters its presence in the market. It provides a host of options to the buyers to meet their specific requirements.
      MT15 Details
      Yamaha MT-15 is powered by a BS6 compliant 155cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled, SOHC motor which returns an output of 18.23 bhp and 13.9 Nm of peak torque. This unit is linked to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch. The fuel-injected engine features a Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system on a Delta box frame. It also gets single-channel ABS.
      In terms of features, it gets an LED headlamp and tail lamps, a fully-digital LCD instrument console and more. It borrows plenty of components and goodies from its sibling YZF R15 V3.0. It will compete against the likes of KTM 200 Duke, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Hornet 2.0 and Apache RTR 200 4V. Yamaha MT-15’s design has been mostly inspired by its elder siblings MT-09 and MT-07.
      Other than the additional colour options there has been no update made on the naked streetfighter. The Japanese auto brand has announced that it will come up with such options in future as well which are in line with the company’s direction “The Call of The Blue”. More

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      2021 Yamaha R125 Unveiled – Receives Euro 5 Engine, And Black Colour

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      2021 Yamaha R125
      Prices of Yamaha R125 will be revealed at the time of its official launch expected later this year

      Yamaha has officially revealed its entry-level faired motorcycle R125. The latest iteration of the faired sports bike is available in two new colour options. It receives a handful of other updates the most prominent of them being an updated Euro-5 compliant engine. Along with this, a lot of accessories will also be made available.
      Additional Colour Options
      The first new colour on offer in the new R125 is Racing Blue with the front fender and tail section in gray and body graphics on fairing. This colour scheme is inspired by its older faired siblings YZF-R6 and YZF-R1. The other colour option on offer is full black with white lines on the tail section and front fairing. This paint scheme also gets golden front forks to increase its appeal.

      Yamaha Blue and Radical Red colour options have been continued from its predecessor. Along with this, the bike has been provided with a lever guard as standard.
      Yamaha R125 continues to draw its power from the same 124.7cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which now complies with the latest Euro-5 emission standards. Apart from this, there are no major changes and rest of the motorcycle is essentially the same as its predecessor.

      Mechanical Details & Features
      This 124.7cc motor short-stroke motor produces a healthy 15 PS of power and 11.5 Nm of torque. This unit is paired with a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. It is based on a steel delta box frame with suspension duties carried out by 41mm dia Upside-down telescopic fork at front and link-type suspension type.
      Specs
      2021 Yamaha R125
      Engine
      Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valves
      Displacement
      124.7cc
      Power
      11.0kW (15.0PS) @ 9,000 rpm
      Torque
      11.5Nm (1.16kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm
      Transmission
      6 Speed
      Mileage
      2.13l/100km (46.94 kmpl)
      Frame
      Steel Deltabox
      Front Suspension
      USD
      Rear Suspension
      Swingarm link type
      Front Disc
      292mm single disc
      Rear Disc
      220mm single disc
      Front Tyre
      100/80-17 M/C
      Rear Tyre
      140/70-17 M/C
      LxWxH
      1955x680x1065mm
      Seat ht
      825mm
      Wheelbase
      1355mm
      Ground Clearance
      155mm
      Wet Wt (full oil and fuel)
      144 kgs
      Fuel tank
      11.5 liters
      Oil tank
      1.15 liters
      Anchoring duties are handled by hydraulic discs on both ends with 292mm disc on front and 220mm disc at rear. It rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels with 100/80 section tyres at front and 130/70 section tyres at rear.

      It is equipped with an LCD instrument cluster which reads crucial information from speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, fuel consumption as well as distance to empty. It is a fairly small bike with a wheelbase of 1,355mm and a ground clearance of 155mm. It has a relatively high saddle height of 825mm and a wet weight of 144 kgs (wt with full oil tank and fuel tank). It can accommodate fuel up to 11.5 litres.
      The Japanese brand says that R125 will be launched globally by the end of this year although it is unlikely to make its way to India anytime soon. Currently, Yamaha R15 V3 is the company’s entry-level fully-faired motorcycle in India and is sold in the 150cc category. It is offered at a price of Rs 1.48 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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      Yamaha Fascino, RayZR, FZ, FZS Prices Hiked – Nov 2020 Price List

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      Yamaha Scooters
      Yamaha India has been enjoying a steady growth in sales post the lock down and is poised for yet another strong result in November

      Yamaha India has increased the prices of its automatic scooter range and its popular 150 cc FZ series. The price increases for are marginal but this is not the first time the Japanese two wheeler maker implemented a price hike. The latest round of price hike comes when the entire two wheeler industry is enjoying a significant improvement in demand during this festive season.
      Yamaha India price hike
      The Yamaha FZ-FI and FZS-FI are now dearer by INR 1,000. The base FZ-FI is now retailed at INR 1,02,700 lakh while the sportier FZS-FI is priced at INR 1,04,700. The FZS-FI Dark Knight edition carries an updated price tag of INR 1,07,700 (both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi).
      Yamaha Price List Nov 2020 – Fascino, Ray, FZ, FZ-S
      Yamaha’s BS6 family of automatic scooters which received a brand new 125 cc fuel-injected engine has been doing pretty well in the post-lockdown rush. The Fascino 125 FI and RayZR 125 FI witnessed a price hike of INR 800. Depending on the variant, the Fascino is priced between INR 69,530 and INR 73,060. The sporty RayZR ranges from INR 70,330 to INR 74,330 (all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi).
      Specifications at a glance
      The Yamaha motorcycles and scooters which received significant updates earlier this year continue without any recent changes or additions for the festive season. The FZ-FI and FZS-FI twins are powered by a 149 cc air-cooled engine which puts out 12.4 hp and 13.6 Nm of torque. Transmission is a 5-speed unit.
      Yamaha FZ-S FI
      The duo is equipped with telescopic front fork, rear monoshock, alloy wheels with 100/80-17 front and 140/60-R17 rear tubeless tyres, 282 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear unit. Feature highlights include a negative LED instrument console, single-channel ABS and LED headlight.
      The Yamaha Fascino 125 FI and RayZR 125 FI are propelled by a fuel-injected 125 cc air-cooled motor which is good for 8.2 hp and 9.7 Nm of torque. The scooters employ a V-belt CVT. They are also equipped with Start Stop Sytem (SSS) and a Smart Motor Generator.
      Yamaha India sales
      Yamaha India witnesses an impressive YoY sales growth of over 30% in October 2020. The company has been posting increased sales for four consecutive months and is poised for yet another strong result in November and December, thanks to Diwali and Christmas.
      Yamaha’s track record in highly competitive 100-125 cc commuter motorcycle segment has been forgettable to say the least. The company’s strategic shift in focus from commuter motorcycles to premium motorcycles and scooters seems to have worked well in its favor. More