Its raining scooters in the country, Japanese bike-maker Yamaha has unveiled its fresh off the block scooter rechristened as Alpha at the recently held 2014 Auto Expo event. Roy Kurian, Yamaha Motor India’s VP – Sales and Marketing, said, “You can expect our growth and our focus more in scooters because it is going to drive volumes.”
The Yamaha Alpha is said to be based on the Ray platform. The scooter is powered by 113cc air-cooled 4-stroke two-valve single cylinder engine that generates about 7.1 Ps of power with 8.1 Nm of torque. As per sources, the scooter delivers an impressive mileage of 62 kmpl. The front wheel is blessed with a telescopic suspension, whereas the rear gets an upright unit swing type suspension. The scooter weights a mere 104 kg making it ideal for both sexes. As per company officials, the brand aims at selling close to 2,00,000 units within the first year of its inception.
On the exterior, the Alpha scooter from Yamaha gets a wider and better positioned seat, that delivers maximum comfort on long trips. The scooter's dynamics read as 1,795mm in length, 675mm in width and 1124mm in height. The wheelbase of 1270mm is ideal for Indian road conditions. Overall, the design looks smoother and street smart.
The Yamaha Alpha is launched with an attractive price tag of Rs. 49,518 and is available in interesting shades of Black, White, Grey, Red and Magenta. At the recently held 2014 Auto Expo event, Yamaha had also unveiled its new Mascot named 'Zippy' to educate kids and their parents about road sense and street mannerism.
