The R15 is the coolest motorcycle you can buy for roughly a lakh of rupees in India. Yamaha is overjoyed with the kind of response India has given them, and it looks like they are back, which means it’s nothing but good news for bikers in India.
The response of the R15 has sparked Yamaha to launch more bikes. The Japanese manufacturer announced a few days back that two more bikes from their line-up will see Indian soil in the next year. Details are unclear, but one of them is rumored to be a 125 cc bike. IAB predicts that it should be the YZF-R125, which is already being sold in abroad markets and looks as aggressive as elder brother R15.
YMI is also planning on introducing a range of scooters in India, including models like Jog, Tmax and Majesty (all in 150-250cc range) in India and will take a decision about its possible introduction in due course, some of them which were spotted in Pune.
To ensure proper and timely distribution, Yamaha will add 80 dealers to the existing total of 430. Publicity matters and hence Yamaha will conduct road shows and events in colleges across India. The dealerships, which were once selling the 100 cc bikes, after the introduction of R15 and the forthcoming performance bikes, will turn into ‘concept stores.’ YMI will invest nearly Rs.800 crore in the country to beef up its existing production capacity to 800,000 units in the next few years.
Currently, Yamaha’s product portfolio comprises MT01 (1,670cc), YZF-R1 (998cc), YZF-R15 (150cc), Gladiator Type SS & RS (125cc), Gladiator Graffiti (125cc), G5 (106cc), Alba (106cc) and Crux (106cc), FZ16 (150cc). The good times are back for Yamaha. Will Suzuki, the company similar to Yamaha a while ago in India with a profile comprising of 125 cc bikes join the race with mini-Hayabusas and GSXRs?
IAB Comment- Yamaha is adding variety to the crowded 150 cc and 125 cc category. Only a matter of time before we see 180 and 200 cc bikes with the Yamaha logo. And Yamaha, you are trying to freshen up the market with these clones and all. Why can’t you introduce like a 100 c.c. dirt bike? Dirt bikes haven’t made their debuted in India. Maybe they had to come only through brand Yamaha? Think about it.
need genuine parts of rx100 in showroom.m still driving rx100 for the last 8 years n i m mad about it.we need new rx100 again in shoroom so tat i can buy new one again
KARTHIK EXPECATATION,
SEPTEMBER 21,2010 AT
HI,
sir most of the people expecting Roaring king yamaha RX100 once again IN INDIA. ORIGINAL SPARE IS NOT AVILABLE please make it as available in showrooms
hi,
I am heading for college and want to buy a new bike i surfed and found many bikes which are going to be released in india this year.iam planing for bike in between 80,000 to 1,50,000 . seen R125 and found really rolling please forward any information like price,month of release,engine configuration etc.
when yamaha r125 is going to launch in india………and what price???????
hi.this new trend .all guys wating for this .
when yamaha r125 launch in india and what prices and what colours
when yamaha r125 launch in india and what prices
Yes its true I am a proud owner of an 88rx but now Yamaha should think about their sales and service which matters alot.THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH YAMAHA IS that these guys sell the bike but do not have spare parts available which is one of the most worst problems in here thats the reason yamaha has lost its customers and also trust which it had built during its retro RD & Rx times,I mean if you make a bike see that the spares are available at all times and the customer does not has to run searching for spare parts.This is not the problem with other Companies you go to hero honda if you ask them some spares of a model before 15-18 yrs it is available thats what matters but in case of yamaha they do not have spare savailable for their current running bikes on road,their dealer network is bad,spare parts availability is not there,I hope someone from the company reads about this and takes some actions for its valued customers
Regards well wisher.
plz……………….
tell me when u r launching this bike in india.
@himanshu – not very sure when they will launch it, probably you need to wait till the Auto Expo to learn more.
hey………r125 is costing above a lakh.its a good bike and a baby r6.its powerful enough to beatup the r15 and the pulasr220.and in india the concept of buying a 125cc bike tat is
above a lakh is thinkable.so folks lets keep fingers crossed and wait for the beast to launch
yo guys…great that i came across this article and browsed through you comments and infos…m hoping to get bike late ’09..was thinking if the YZF-R125 will be launched in India or not…seems a bit of complicated matter to regardingthe R125 cos of the alredy existig R15…anyways if there is anyhing you guys know about R125 coming in India(for sure)then do please post the info here and if possible its price and other related stuff..
………wake up guys how much “LIFE” do you expect from these bikes….as it is we already have 3 versions of fazer within a span of 8 months….forget the cosmetic changes, it means there are a lot of faults in the bike….u need to be smart before falling for something
@mel – it is unfair to say the bikes have defects. Yamaha is making use of the FZ very well and introducing several variants which will find buyers with different tastes.
rite nazboy .. the bike of which u r talking about is launched and its FAZER its same as u said wid front of r15 and FZ back …………wer did u see those guys testing ?
R15 new old all are same Ymaha whatever they do gonne lick bajaj ass.Because they sholud understand that they should stop behaving like honda or Bajaj, who has credibility financial strngth , dealer network etc.Just ceheck out yamaha
they are are a bankcrupt company in Japan in automobiles, only musical instruments and audios are making monies.All races are dominated by Aprilias, Cagivas, and Hondas.
Check biodata’s of dealers of Yamahas closely , they are all
selling second hand motorcycles one time or other (Called Guzuri daelers,) or local mechanics along with financiars opening up showrooms.Who ever had bought yamahs are scolding their dealers who are good for nothing.
Yamaha gonna close their shops soon as major seniour persons ghave already resigned and joined suzuki and honda
when yamaha r125 launch in india ar what prices
Hey guys,
Any idea whether yamaha is planning to launch any bike which is 200+cc. I am desperately waiting for one from the last 3 months. Anyone could give me some guess how much more i need to wait then it will he helpful. If it’s a big time then i could opt for some other option temporarily.
Thanx in advance.
i’m not sure abt Yamaha R125 being launched in india this year.. but there is a new model of FZ16 arpound the corner with a similar kind of headlights as that of R15. SO it would be something like an FZ with a R15 front.. I have seen yamaha guys testing this bike on road. so just wait n watch
is the model going to be the same one as in the previews of the r125 please leave it the same as it will kick in india yamaha…your team is doing a very good job keep up the good work.
Hey Rahul Dunga,
For R125 info, you can read this article- http://indianautosblog.com/2008/10/upcoming-thriller-yamaha-r125-a-detailed-preview/
when r125 launched in india
hi this is yusoof from tamilnadu…..i m crazey about yamaha bikes.from the begining i used only yamaha bikes…at present i m using the newly launched FZ16..im eager to know which is the next bike going to launched by yamaha in india……..
the YZF R125 is launchd abroad an has t same specs as the R15, the R15 was made a lil less aggressive cuz if u see th R125 ul flip, R15 is made for indian roads an t giv a fairly good average. waiting for the R6.
hi, bro…
Is there any answer for dirt bikes in India. Dirt bike are very common around the world, then why India is behind. Suzuki and Yamaha are big names in these bikes, besides Honda. Is there any chance to get dirt bikes in open market. Or can you suggest me a dealer in Pune or Mumbai, who sells dirt or motocross bike. please suggest.
regards,
rahu
hi dz salmaan frm aligarh………..ds z a nice article abt yamaha’s forthcoming bikes,i jus wanna ask wheather yamaha india motors r gonna launch a 200 cc bike ……if yes den when………….?
Hey Avinash
For R125 info, you can read this article- http://indianautosblog.com/2008/10/upcoming-thriller-yamaha-r125-a-detailed-preview/
Hi Guys..
I have heard that Yamaha is launching Yamaha R125… is it true??
and could you please tell me what the price will be and when will it lauched?
Guys i am planning to buy bike in may2009.Please tell which bike i should go for or for upcomig bikes?
My budget is Rs80,000.
Thanks for that George. We weren’t aware of that. If you have any more information on the Endura, why not add it here?
Hi,
Nice article. Just want to bring to ur attention that there was a dirt bike in the past..Bajaj endura. However it didnt see much of light as the market wasnt ready for it
George