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      2021 Yamaha MT-07 Unveiled With Revised Styling And Cleaner Engine

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      2021 Yamaha MT-07
      The Euro 5 compliant parallel-twin motor produces marginally lower power and torque but the real-world performance shouldn’t suffer

      When the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 with a completely new headlamp design broke cover a few day ago, we though it is only a matter of time before rest of Yamaha’s street fighter range receive a similar update. Just as expected, the MT-07 receives the styling update for the 2021 model year.
      2021 Yamaha MT-07
      The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 features a radical looking LED headlamp flanked by DRLs. The whole setup makes for a Y-shaped lighting signature. In its latest avatar, the brisk selling mid-weight naked motorcycle also features restyled vents and body panels. The overall appearance is much bolder than before although some may find it polarizing.

      The new MT-07 continues to carry forward its 680 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine with 270-degree crank shaft. Yamaha engineers have made the motor compliant with the latest Euro-5 emission norms. As a result, the performance figures took a nominal hint. The new power and torque figures stand at 73.4 hp and 67 Nm of torque (1.4 hp and 1 Nm less than before).
      Elements like exhaust, air-intake and injectors have been revised in addition to new ECU configuration in an attempt to meet the stricter emission standards. The company claims that the changes have made the motor smoother and more linear than before.

      Equipment
      The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 also receives larger 298 mm twin disc brakes up front (older ones measured 282 mm in dia). Dual-channel ABS system continues to be standard fitment. The motorcycle also receives new Michelin Pilot Road 5 tyres just like its new rival, the Triumph Trident.
      The new Yamaha MT-07 is equipped with LED turn indicators, a new LCD instrument console with inverted colors with remote control and new body decals. The bike is available in three color options namely Storm Fluo, Tech Black and Icon Blue.

      Price and launch
      Yamaha has not revealed the prices but one can expect a marginal hike owing to the tweaks and additional equipment. In Europe, the motorcycle is slated to hit the showrooms in March 2021. In the international markets, the Yamaha MT-07 competes with Kawasaki 650, Honda CB650R and the newly launched Triumph Trident.
      With its value for money quotient, the Yamaha MT-07 would be an interesting proposition for the Indian market but the previous edition was not on sale here. It remains to be seen if Yamaha will be interested in bringing the latest MT-07 to our market or not. More

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      Yamaha Sales Oct 2020 Grow by 30% – R15, MT15, Ray, FZ, Fascino

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      Yamaha India is upbeat about its sales prospects in November and December as well

      Yamaha India witnessed an impressive YoY growth in its sales last month. The Japanese motorcycle maker managed to dispatch 60,176 units in October 2020 as against 46,082 units during the same month last year. This is the fourth straight month of YoY growth for the company as things look upbeat in the Indian two wheeler market.
      Yamaha India sales
      Compared to September 2020, the October 2020 figures are 4.56% or 2,876 units less. However, the YoY growth of 30.58% is the highest compared to the previous months after lockdown.
      The strong demand can be attributed to positive customer sentiments around the festive season, aided by the pent up demand this year. Yamaha is confident that the festive season rush will lead to record sales volumes in November and December as well.
      In a bid to enhance the appeal of its updated portfolio, Yamaha India has been offering low-downpayment finance schemes on its 125 cc scooter range in select regional markets. Below is the detailed sales report of Yamaha India motorcycles and scooters for Oct 2020.
      Yamaha Oct 2020 Sales vs Oct 2019 (YoY) vs Sep 2020 (MoM)
      Yamaha India’s stance in the market
      Over the years, Yamaha slowly steered itself away from 100 to 125 cc commuter motorcycle segment where the competition is cut-throat and rivals like Hero, Honda, Bajaj and TVS have a clear upper hand. Supported by its Chennai plant, the company started focusing on automatic scooters in the price sensitive spectrum of the two wheeler industry while continuing to strengthen its brand value in the compact displacement premium motorcycle segment with its comprehensive range of 150 and 250 cc motorcycles.
      In the BS6 era, Yamaha India made a further course correction by upgrading its entire scooter portfolio to a new 125 cc EFI platform, again a move to distance itself from the crowd and establish its own niche. As the post lockdown sales growth suggests, the brand’s latest strategy has been bearing fruits.
      Yamaha India’s festive season initiatives
      Last month, Yamaha introduced the FZS FI with Bluetooth connectivity to support its Connect X mobile app which offers features such as bike location, parking history, hazard, ride history, E-Lock and Answer Back functions. The Connect X Bluetooth module comes with the FZS Dark Knight edition but it will soon be available with the rest of the family. Customers can also buy the module as an accessory kit.
      In a related news, the updated Yamaha MT-09 sportsbike made its world premiere last week and is expected to be launched in India sometime in the first half of 2021. The premium motorcycles gets a larger engine, more power, lighter kerb weight and an all-new headlamp assembly. More

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      Yamaha Sales, Exports Data Sep 2020 – MT15, FZ, R15, Ray, Fascino

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      Yamaha FZ, Ray and Fascino commanded lead in both domestic and export charts for the past month

      The month of September 2020 proved to be a promising month for most two wheeler makers in India. Bajaj Auto noted a sales increase of 10 percent while Suzuki Motorcycle sales surged 23.7 percent.
      Hero, Honda, TVS, and Royal Enfield too have posted growth. Yamaha Motor India also registered a 17.36 percent increase in sales in the past month marking three consecutive months of sales growth this year.
      Domestic sales
      Taking into account domestic sales, Yamaha scooters Fascino and RayZR along with motorcycles such as the FZ, R15 and the MT15 helped to boost sales. Yamaha sold a total of 63,052 units last month as against 53,727 units sold in September 2019.
      Sales have been on a steady rise since the lockdown announced earlier in March followed by zero sales in April 2020. July sales stood at 49,989 units going on to 60,505 units in August 2020 and a further increase to 63,052 units sold in the past month. The company now looks ahead to the festive season to bring in more sales in the months ahead, especially due to attractive finance schemes and payment options being introduced on its 125 cc scooter segment.
      Yamaha Sales Sep 2020 vs Sep 2019 vs Aug 2020
      Yamaha FZ, Ray and Fascino were top sellers both in domestic and global markets with sales commanding nearly 85 percent of total sales. FZ commuter bike sales stood at 20,184 units in Sept 20, up 25.37 percent as against 16,100 units sold in Sept 19. This bike commands a market share of 32.01 percent.
      Ray scooter sales surged 91.42 percent to 19,540 units in the past month as compared to 10,208 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Sales of the Fascino scooter, slotted third on the list of best selling models in the past month, increased by 3.93 percent to 13,640 units, and this scooter currently commands a market share of 21.63 percent. The other models that contributed to sales were the R15 (4,696 units), Yamaha MT15 (4,156 units) and the FZ25 (836 units).
      Yamaha Exports September 2020
      At No.1 on the export charts was the Yamaha FZ of which 9,022 units were exported in the past month. This commuter motorcycle claimed a top spot and market share of 39.51 percent, despite de-growth of 15.60 percent as against 10,690 units exported in Sept 19.
      Yamaha Exports Sep 2020
      Yamaha Ray was at No. 2 with 6,572 units exported last month, an increase of 48.76 percent as compared to 4,418 units exported in the same month of the previous year. The Yamaha Fascino scooter also found many buyers in export markets with 1,960 units exported, up 988.89 percent as against 180 units exported in Sept 19.
      Lower down the order was the Yamaha Crux with 1,476 units exported and the Saluto RX of which 1000 units made their way to global markets in the past month. Models such as the Saluto RX, FZ25, SZ, R15, MT 15, Saluto and Alpha also contributed to exports but with numbers below the 1000 unit mark. More

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      2021 Yamaha MT09 Gets More Power, New Headlamp – Official

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      2021 Yamaha MT09
      In its latest avatar, the 2021 Yamaha MT09 gets TFT instrument console, larger engine, lighter chassis and improved suspension system

      The Yamaha MT09, one of the best middle-weight naked sportsbikes globally, has received a major update for 2021 model year. With the facelift, the motorcycle distinguishes itself from the rest of MT family in a bid to have a unique appeal.
      2021 Yamaha MT09 – What’s new?
      The quirky twin-LED headlamp design that was inherited from the bigger MT10 in 2017 has been replaced by a brand new unit which incorporates a larger single LED element in the center, flanked by vertical DRLs. The new headlamp unit gels well with the overall design to achieve an aggressive front heavy stance.
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      Minimal body panels accentuate the 2021 MT09’s updated three-cylinder engine whose displacement has been increased from 847 cc to 889 cc. The additional 49 cc, combined with a redesigned fuel delivery system, has resulted in an improvement of power and torque figures.
      The new MT-09’s Euro-5 compliant motor is good for 117 hp and 93 Nm of torque. A 6-speed gearbox with a quick shifter (up and down) is mated to the engine by means of a slipper clutch.
      2021 Yamaha MT09
      Chassis and equipment
      The 2021 Yamaha MT09 should handle better than its predecessor, thanks to significant improvements to the chassis and suspension system. For starters, the aluminium frame benefits from a new sub-frame and redesigned swingarm which lead to a weight reduction of 3.6 kg.
      Yamaha has also updated the naked bike with an upmarket 41 mm inverted KYB front forks which are adjustable for compression, preload and rebound damping. The rear is suspended by means of a KYB monoshock.

      The new 10-spoke alloy wheels are engineered to be the lightest in the segment, thus reducing unsprung mass. The motorcycle now also comes with a wider 180/70-17 rear tyre while the 120/70-17 front tyre has been carried forward.
      As far as equipment is concerned, the 2021 Yamaha MT09 receives a new colour TFT instrument console, lean-sensitive rider aids such as TCS, SCS and LIFt which are supported by a new 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), ABS and Brake Control system, riding modes and so on.

      Launch
      The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 will be available in three colour options namely Icon Blue, Tech Black and Storm Fluo. The updated street fighter is expected to be hit the showrooms in international markets by March 2021. Launch in India is expected a few months later. The MT09 competes with the likes of Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster, Triumph Street Triple and so on. More

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      2021 Yamaha MT09 Leaks Ahead Of Global Debut Today

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      2021 Yamaha MT09
      2021 Yamaha MT09 comes with a host styling as well as mechanical updates from its predecessor

      Yamaha had teased its upcoming naked streetfighter- MT-09 earlier this month and it was revealed that the motorcycle will receive more than just an emission upgrade. Yes surely the latest naked flagship from Yamaha will get the latest Euro-5 emission norms but there’s certainly more on offer.
      Design Updates
      For starters, the updated model will sport a revised front fascia. The updated headlamp cluster now gets a single LED projector headlight which is flanked by twin vertical LED DRL strips. Given that the current twin insect assembly looks better and more aggressive, many have questioned this decision of the Japanese manufacturer.

      The upcoming model will also get a conventional tail-mounted number plate holder, unlike the current one which gets attached to the swingarm just like the MT-10. The swingarm itself is a different one getting rid of the upper bracing of the existing bike replacing it with a thicker main arm section. The updated fuel tank and fuel tank shrouds look more aggressive and meaner than its predecessor.
      Also, the unique side-mounted digital instrument cluster has been replaced with a conventional and larger console. Another notable highlight is an underbelly exhaust similar to the one in the current model. It receives LED turn indicators at both front and rear and also gets an air intake vent on the side fuel tank behind its headstock.

      Reconfigured Hardware
      The 2021 Yamaha MT09 gets a new sports bike-style beam frame. The new chassis resembles the one found in R6 and R1 which could translate into sharper handling on road. It also suggests that the upcoming model might be a few pounds lighter thus improving its performance. Suspension duties are expected to be carried out by the same upside-down forks while anchoring duties rest on discs on both ends with radial-mount calipers.
      Revised Powertrain
      The major upgrade has to be in its powertrain department. As mentioned earlier, it now complies with Euro-5 emission norms. As per leaked reports, the current in-line three-cylinder motor’s displacement is also likely to swell up from 847cc to 890cc.

      This means that power output has increased from 114 PS to 120 PS. It will continue to be paired with a six-speed gearbox which might see the addition of an up-and-down quick shifter. Along with the reconfigured powertrain, it is also expected to get IMU-based rider aids like multiple riding modes, cornering ABS and cornering traction control.
      Expected India Launch
      Following a launch in Europe today, the updated Yamaha MT-09 is also expected to hit the Indian market as a flagship product sometime early next year. More details on the bike are expected to surface after the official launch. if launched in India, it will rival the likes of Triumph Street Triple R and upcoming KTM 790 Duke. More

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      Yamaha FZS FI Launched With Bluetooth Connectivity – Price Rs 1.07 L

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      The New Connect X Mobile App comprises 6 main features and is available on Google Play Store and Apple iOS
      Yamaha FZS FI with Bluetooth

      Japanese automaker Yamaha launched the BS6 compliant variants of FZ-FI and FZS-FI in India at the end of 2019. Both the models received several upgrades over their respecting outgoing counterparts with new fuel tank, single piece two level seat and a fully digital LCD instrument cluster along with black finished alloy wheels.
      Yamaha’s first Bluetooth enabled motorcycle in India
      In keeping with the company’s endeavour to keep ahead of the times, a new Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X Application with Bluetooth enabled technology has been introduced. Initially this feature will only be offered on the Yamaha FZS-FI Dark Knight BS VI variant, but will soon extend to the series of FZ-FI & FZS-FI (150cc) motorcycles. The device is also offered as an added accessory, available via the company’s authorized dealerships in the country.
      With this new connectivity feature, under the company’s campaign ‘The Call of the Blue’, the price of Yamaha FZS-FI Dark Knight has been increased to Rs.1.07,700 and will go on sale from 1st November 2020. Named Connect X, the name denotes Connectivity and Innovative Technology while ‘X’ represents Connected Technology allowing the user to understand their bike better in terms of performance.
      Take a look at the official video from Yamaha, explaining all the features of this new bluetooth connectivity on board the FZS-FI. It also explains how to connect your existing motorcycle to the app, in case you have purchased it as an additional accessory via authorized Yamaha dealer in India.
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      To be downloaded from the Google PlayStore or Apple iOS, The Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X App involves easy step by step registration to identify the user and sync the bike to this app. Once registration is complete, the user is offered a wide range of feature, each designed to enable the rider connect with the bike by a single touch on the mobile.
      6 Features in Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X Application
      The Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X App offers 6 features of Answer Back, E-Lock, Locate My Bike, Ride History, Parking Record and Hazard. The Answer Back facility sets off the indicators to start blinking and the horn to start beeping. E-Lock allows the user to lock the bike to prevent theft while on clicking on Locate My Bike, all four indicators light up for 10 seconds.

      Ride History offers the user detailed information on trip details with regard to distance travelled, speed, battery voltage usage etc. The Hazard feature alerts the rider and others on the road when the bike is undergoing some distress. All four indicators start blinking continuously. Parking record shows the route map from current location to where the bike is parked thereby directing the user to the bike in a cramped parking lot using GPS.
      Engine
      Yamaha FZ-FI and FZS-FI are powered by a 149cc air cooled engine which produces 12.4 hp power at 7,250rpm and 13.6 Nm peak torque at 5,500rpm. This is around 0.8 hp and 0.8 Nm lower than their BS4 counterparts while transmission is via a 5 speed manual gearbox. Both the bikes receive disc brakes at the front and rear with single channel ABS while suspension is via telescopic fork in the front and swingarm monoshock at the rear. More

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      Yamaha India Sales Sep 2020 – Fascino, Ray, FZ, R15 V3, MT15

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      Yamaha India Q2 FY 2020 sales are at 173,546 units – growth of 12.44% over same period last year
      Yamaha India has report 3 consecutive months of sequential/MoM and YoY sales growth. The company is on track to further build on growth momentum on the back of the ongoing festive season, a period of high sales in the country.

      Yamaha Motor India reports total sales growth of 17 percent at 63,052 units in September 2020, up from 53727 units sold in September 2019. As Covid-19 pandemic related lockdown continued to be lifted in phases, Yamaha was able to gain on sales activity. For July 2020, sales growth is reported at 4.3 percent, up at 49,989 units, up from 47,916 units in July 2019.
      Sales growth for August 2020 is reported at 14.8 percent, up at growth in August 2020 with respect to August 2019. Sales grew to 60,505 units in Aug 2020 from 52,704 units in Aug ‘19. Now with festivities upon us, Yamaha expects October sales to be better than September, and with this another record month for sales volume.
      Yamaha India Q2 FY 2020 Sales – Domestic
      In capitalising on market sentiment, Yamaha has made available finance schemes for its new 125 cc FI scooters in specific markets. This is clubbed with the premise of low down payment options. Yamaha scooters Fascino and RayZR along with motorcycles like FZ, R15, MT15 have helped increase sales in this period.
      Quarterly Sales Performance
      While FY21/Q3 2020 quarter sales has been something to write home about, decline reported in the quarter prior would add a burden of sales contraction to total yearly sales. For January to September 2020, Yamaha has sold 3,51,994 units, down at 30.7 percent from 5,08,344 units sold in the first three quarters of 2020.
      For Q3 2020, sales grew to 1,73,546 units, up 12.44 percent from 1,54,351 units at volume gain of 19,195. This is in account of low base sales for the period in question. With no recovery at the end of FY20 when the country went into complete lockdown, Q1 FY21/Q2 2020 sales contraction leaves a lasting impact.
      With this, sales focus on Q3 and Q4 2020 are a priority. Yamaha India has triumphed in Q3, and expects overall demand to grow during the festival seasons, all the way through to Christmas, meaning October to December quarter would be one of heightened activity. Despite current growth, company sales for 2020 is expected to be the lowest in a decade.
      Indian Two Wheeler Sales – Sep 2020
      For now pent-up demand from earlier in the year, last year’s low base sales, and a current expected consideration for personal mobility are all working in tandem to infuse life into auto businesses. At the end of 2019, Yamaha India had mentioned domestic sales target of 6.50 lakh units in 2020. The company is working on tripling market share by 2025 at 10 percent market share.
      At the end of 2019, Yamaha had an overall market share of 3.5 percent, and its scooter market share was at about 5 percent. Last year exports stood at 2.94 lakh units, and in 2020 that number was projected to rise to 3.15 lakh units. At the end of the current quarter, it will be clear how much ground Yamaha India has lost on its projections. More

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      Yamaha Aug 2020 Sales, Exports – Fascino, Ray, R15, MT15, FZ

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      Yamaha Fascino, Ray scooters and FZ motorcycle has boosted company’s domestic sales last month
      Past few months had seen two wheeler sales at all time low; following the lockdown announced by the Government of India in March in view of the coronavirus pandemic. However, July and August sales appear to be on the rise especially with buyers opting for more personal means of travel over public transport.

      Speaking about Yamaha India, they have registered an increase in domestic sales to 60,505 units in Aug 2020. This is an increase of 14.8% when compared to Aug 2019 sales of 52,704 units. Best selling Yamaha for the month was the FZ motorcycle. In August 2020, the company sold 17,868 units of the FZ motorcycle, up 16 percent as against 15,368 units sold in August 2019.
      Domestic Sales
      Next best seller for the company was the Fascino scooter. Sales stood at 15,668 units in the past month, up 7 percent when compared to 14,652 units sold in August 2019. This was also a considerable increase over 11,584 units sold in July 2020. Yamaha Fascino 125 scooter is available at a price range of Rs. 67,230 to 70,730 in India. It is available in 4 variants and challenges the likes of Honda Activa 125 and Suzuki Access 125 in its segment.
      Yamaha Domestic Sales Aug 2020
      Yamaha Ray scooter came 3rd in the list. A total of 15,620 units of Ray were sold in August 2020, up 57 percent as against 9,924 units sold in August 2019. This was again a notable increase when compared to sales of July 2020 when sales stood at 12,032 units.
      On no 4 is the Yamaha R15 V3, whose sales stood at 5,464 units, down 9 percent as against 6,004 units sold in the same month of the previous year. MT15 took the 5th spot, with sales of 4,149 units in the past month, up 185 percent when compared to 1,456 units sold in August 2020 while sales in July 2020 had stood at 3,928 units. FZ25 took the 6th spot with sales of 1,736 units
      Exports
      Yamaha Exports Aug 2020
      Yamaha India exported a total of 14,177 units in Aug 2020. This is a declined of 48%, as compared to Aug 2019, when 27,614 units were sold. Just like domestic chart, exports chart also has the FZ motorcycle on top, with 6,532 units. This is a decline of 21.81% as compared to Aug 2019 when 8,354 units were exported. Next in line was Fascino with 1,680 units followed by Saluto RX, FZ25, Ray, Saluto, Crux, SZ, Alpha, R15, MT15.
      Also Read;Bajaj Aug 2020 Sales and ExportsRoyal Enfield Sales and Exports Aug 2020KTM Aug 2020 Sales and Exports
      No
      Yamaha Domestic
      Aug-20
      Aug-19
      Diff
      %
      1
      FZ
      17,868
      15,368
      2,500
      16.27
      2
      Fascino
      15,668
      14,652
      1,016
      6.93
      3
      Ray
      15,620
      9,924
      5,696
      57.40
      4
      R15
      5,464
      6,004
      -540
      -8.99
      5
      MT15
      4,149
      1,456
      2,693
      184.96
      6
      FZ25
      1,736
      820
      916
      111.71
      7
      Saluto
      0
      2,424
      -2,424
      -100.00
      8
      Alpha
      0
      1,564
      -1,564
      -100.00
      9
      Saluto RX
      0
      456
      -456
      -100.00
      10
      R3
      0
      36
      -36
      -100.00
      11
      SZ
      0
      0
      0
      –
      –
      Total
      60,505
      52,704
      7,801
      14.80

      No
      Yamaha Exports
      Aug-20
      Aug-19
      Diff
      %
      1
      FZ
      6,532
      8,354
      -1,822
      -21.81
      2
      Fascino
      1,680
      970
      710
      73.20
      3
      Saluto RX
      1,296
      1,296
      0
      0.00
      4
      FZ25
      1,172
      1,698
      -526
      -30.98
      5
      Ray
      1,088
      5,060
      -3,972
      -78.50
      6
      Saluto
      1,032
      1,652
      -620
      -37.53
      7
      Crux
      432
      216
      216
      100.00
      8
      SZ
      320
      2,100
      -1,780
      -84.76
      9
      Alpha
      224
      280
      -56
      -20.00
      10
      R15
      201
      916
      -715
      -78.06
      11
      MT15
      200
      872
      -672
      -77.06
      12
      YD 125
      0
      4,200
      -4,200
      -100.00
      13
      R3
      0
      0
      0
      –
      –
      Total
      14,177
      27,614
      -13,437
      -48.66 More