Monday, May 26, 2008






Yamaha introduces trendy G5 with Electric Start
May 13, 2008 India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of the all new Yamaha G5 106 cc with electric start which adds to its Sharp yet classy looks with modern fit and finish. The earlier G5 was highly appreciated by the customers as the sporty, stylish yet comfortable as commuter. The new G5 also promises an experience which speeds up the rider into the next level of biking with an electric start engine.
G5 is very trendy with vibrant colors and techno graphics. Adding style to G5’s strength is its super cool features, including the innovatively designed indicators and easy to read instrument consol and Sleek stylish aerodynamic cowling.
Since the bike has been designed for daily commuting, special emphasis has been given on shaping it for the maximum comfort of the rider. Ride posture and comfort is good, with considerable support being offered by the broad seat squab. Keeping the Indian driving conditions in consideration, the adjustable shockers make the riding more comfortable.
Delighted at the launch of G5, Mr. Takahiro Maeda, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, said “We plan to continue gearing up our existing product line and marketing initiatives. The Yamaha G5 with Electric Start is an ideal combination of Style and Design, Mileage and Reliability. We are paying attention at the customer who always looks for more; the new G5 is the product which is equipped with Electric start as a convenient feature which most of the 100 cc Bike does not have. With this launch, we are ready to extend our products and services.”
The G5 will be available nationally through the company's existing wide network of dealers, in addition to the company’s owned Bike Station. The G5 will be offered in 2 colors including Deep Red Metallic K and Yamaha Black. Targeted at young biking enthusiasts, the new G5 is priced at Rs.39,380 (Ex-showroom-All India).
G5 is a machine engraved with attitude, built on durability and on excellent performance. So ride on and define new trends wherever you go.
About India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Yamaha made its initial foray into India in 1985. Subsequently, it entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Escorts Group in 1996. However, in August 2001, Yamaha acquired its remaining stake becoming a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, YMC entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to become a joint investor in the motorcycle manufacturing company “India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM)”.
IYM operates from its state-of-the-art-manufacturing units at Surajpur in Uttar Pradesh and Faridabad in Haryana and produces motorcycles both for domestic and export markets. With a strong workforce of more than 2000 employees, IYM is highly customer-driven and has a countrywide network of over 400 dealers. Presently, its product portfolio includes Gladiator Type SS & RS (125 cc), YZF-R1 (998 cc) and MT01 (1670 cc), Crux (106 cc), Alba (106 cc), G5 (106 cc). IYM is also planning to launch 150 cc liquid-cooled YZF-R15 and 150cc air-cooled FZ in 2008.




Yamaha challengers get ready for 2008 racing season
New Delhi, March 11, 2008 Vying for the 2008 titles at the top level of international racing, Yamaha Teams and riders are all set to meet the challenge and compete for unquenchable love of the sport.
In the MotoGP, there are two Yamaha teams competing for the title with two riders each, just like last year. The Yamaha factory team is the Fiat Yamaha Team and its two riders this year are Valentino Rossi, who has changed to Bridgestone tires in his bid to regain his MotoGP championship title, and Jorge Lorenzo, 2-time winner of the 250cc World GP title who joins the team for the first time this season. The Yamaha's riders would be racing with YZR-M1, the bike that had won Rossi's number of championships.
Yamaha is looking at refining the motorcycling culture in India by bringing in technologically advanced YZF-R15 (150cc, Liquid-cooled) and FZ (150cc, Air-cooled) which demonstrates the global Yamaha image and lives up to the true Yamaha DNA.
Yamaha is also supporting the Tech 3 Yamaha team with its two new riders for 2008. One is Colin Edwards, and his teammate is last year's WSB champion, James Toseland, was also the youngest-ever World Superbike champion in 2004. Edwards is also a former WSB champion, who means that all four of this year's Yamaha MotoGP riders are true champions in name and fact and you can be sure they will bring us plenty of exciting racing this year.
In the World Motocross Championships that kicks off in April, the Yamaha Motocross Team will be competing for the title. Its riders in MX1 are Josh Coppins, who lost what looked to be a sure championship title last season due to injury, and the fast-rising David Philippaerts, who newly joins the team after finishing last season ranked sixth.
According to Mr. Tsutomu Mabuchi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, "Racing has been in the heart of Yamaha ever since the company was formed in 1955. Yamaha has set a number of milestones in the racing world, becoming the first Japanese manufacturer to win a 500cc Grand Prix (with Jarno Saarinen in 1973) and the first Japanese Company to win the 500 cc world title with Giacomo Agostini in 1975. Many legends of racing like Kenny Roberts and Wayne Rainey have won three 500cc world titles with Yamaha, while Italy's Valentino Rossi has taken back-to-back wins in the last two MotoGP championships. After pioneering a generation of two-stroke racers, Yamaha turned its attention to creating the four-stroke off-road engines using which Stefan Everts dominated world championship motocross, winning six titles between 2001 and 2006".
Yamaha teams are also competing in the World Superbike (WSB) championship, World Supersport (WSS) championship and the AMA Supercross championship and Motocross championships










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