Yamaha follows Gandhian philosophy- knock at the rural doors

Japan’s two wheeler major Yamaha is all set to penetrate the rural market in another five years by increasing the outlets numbering 1000 in sub-urban and hamlets in India along with sub-dealers. Presently there are 430 standard dealers which will be increased to 450 in another five years. In 2009, Yamaha sold 2.2 lakh units …

Yamaha to make India its global Hub for fancy bikes

Yamaha Motor, the forerunner of motorbikes in Japan, is surfacing the Indian infrastructure to make the global Hub for its motorbikes. This comes in the wake of the company’s feat of three fold growth in the export market, marked by the enthralling demand for premium bikes globally. In the fiscal 2010 of Yamaha’s global deals, …

Yamaha clears the deck for entry-level bikes

With the instant triumph with the launch of FZ series bikes some two years ago, Yamaha Motor is polishing its mind to focus on entry-level bikes. This bike has the 50% market in India and is the stronghold of Hero Honda with 75cc-125cc engine. On April 14, the company is launching YBR, a 110cc bike …

Indian-born Yamaha bikes for Australian roads

Japan’s premier auto company Yamaha is hitting the headlines with its export venture to Australia. The models bracketed for the export are FZ-16 and YZF- R15. Further there is a proposal to hike its market share to 20% in deluxe and premium segment. Currently it has 12%. According to the national business Head of Yamaha …

A Sharing resonance from Yamaha

The Japan’s premier auto maker Yamaha’s Indian part is set to affix a market share of 20% in deluxe and premium region. The move comes in the wake of tremendous support extended to its models recent times and the target is set for 2010-11, said the National Business Head for Yamaha. The company enjoys 12% …

Suzuki delivers two more models for India

By resisting the no-gain-entry of Hayabusa and the Intruder, Suzuki has not lost its heart. It launches two more models in this summer – GSX-R 1000 and Bandit 1250S. both will be powered on the Indian roads as imported units. Gixxer-Thou is delayed due to the imminent success of CBR10000RR Fireblade and the YZF-R1. However, …

Yamaha unleashes 2010 model of YZF R1 & special edition of R15

After a stream of updates for the Car enthusiasts, Finally some good updates for the Bike enthusiasts. Yamaha unleashes its 2010 model of YZF R1 and a special edition (White color) of R15 at the AutoExpo 2010 event. Yamaha will launch the R15 special edition in February in the market. Yamaha also showcased international models …

The racer to cheer about at the Auto Expo

Yamaha, known for its sensational brand series – YZF-R1, Vimax and MT-01– is bringing its latest Valentino Rossi to the ensuing Auto Expo. Rossi, an Italian delight and a multiple MotoGP, has more credentials to talk about – owned by the highest –earning personalities of all time, 8-time world champion, winning 97 races. Other fantasies …

Super bikes to be on reach

No more fancy nor fascination about the super bikes on the Indian roads. Bikes of superior range and exorbitant pricing would become a common factor from next year. Suzuki Motorcycles is launching a bike at Rs8 lakhs while the US Harley Davidson seeking the bankers to run the show. Current models from the world giants …

TVS to launch Apache RTR 220

TVS which raised the standard of performance bikes with Apache,Apache RTR FI and Apache RTR 180cc is believed to b working on higher displacement Apache’s. Across web, there is buzz that TVS is working on 220cc variant of Apache RTR. Though the reports are speculative, we wish the report is true. Apache RTR 220 might …