Yamaha sales up by 17 percent in May

Inching closer towards its 2010 target, India Yamaha Motor has registered 17% growth in sales during May 2010 as compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 25,033 units in May 2010 as against 21,388 units sold in May 2009. In domestic markets, the company sold 17,614 units in May 2010 as compared to 16,952 units in the same month last year. The export figures stood at 7,419 units in May 2010 while 4,436 units were exported in May 2009. “We have been receiving a tremendous response from Indian and overseas markets across all product segments. We are particularly impressed with the response we are receiving for entry level YBR 110 and refreshed FZ16 & FZ-S deluxe segment bikes and which have helped in increasing our sales numbers. In domestic markets, we will continue with our focus on dealer network expansion to further augment our sales in the coming months”, said Mr. Koji Arai, Director & Chief Sales Officer, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. Yamaha is continuing with its efforts to enhance consumer confidence by taking customer centric initiatives like Yamaha Safe Riding Science, Yamaha Service Camp, Mobile Service Caravan initiatives as also racing events like Yamaha R15 One Make Race Championship. This year, Yamaha R15 One Make Race Championship is being kick-started in Chennai on 5th & 6th June (Round 1) as part of the “SIDVIN-FMSCI National Motorcycle Racing Championship-2010”. Yamaha has modified the racing format for the Season 2010 by making it an open championship and has invited participation from both Yamaha and Non-Yamaha customers.