Yamaha aims to sell 5.2 lakh bikes in India this year

With an objective of strengthening its position in 150cc bikes in Indian bike market, renowned bike manufacturing company Yamaha Motors announced that it speculates to increase its sales figures close to 40% by selling 5.2 lakh units of Yamaha bikes during this financial year. As an endeavor to achieve this objective Yamaha has already launched Yamaha R15 bike in Indian two wheeler market. Upgraded with latest technical features the Yamaha R15 version 2.0 is equipped with 150cc engine developing the power of 17PS @8500 rpm with maximum torque of 15Nm @75rpm. The Yamaha R15 Price in India has been fixed Rs 1.07 Lakhs (ex-showroom price in Delhi).

In the words of Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO and Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor, the stake of company has grown to 42% as compared to last year mainly in 150cc deluxe segment on which company was mainly concentrating. Sharing company's future plan of actions Mr. Suzuki said that now company aims to increase its portion more to 20% by the end of 2011. As noticed company's stake in 150cc segment has witnessed the growth of 15% this year during the period from January to August.

Coming towards the features of new Yamaha R15 bike. It is customized with latest technical features and cosmetics. To cope with problem of rough Indian roads the new Yamaha R15 is embedded with damping telescopic suspensions at front side whereas the rear side is equipped with monoshock coil spring suspension which existed in the erstwhile model of Yamaha R15.

Other features integrated in new Yamaha R15 include split seats, new front faring, black color coating on the engine, new black alloys, better aerodynamics, new black color exhaust, and new tire hugger for both front and rear wheels.