Japanese bike-maker Yamaha had recently launched the face-lifted version of its popular FZ series namely - 'FZ-S F1 Version 2.0' and 'FZ F1 Version 2.0' in the country. The FZ-S F1 Version 2.0 has been launched at an attractive price tag of about Rs. 78,250 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), whereas the FZ F1 Version 2.0 is launched with a price tag of about Rs. 76,250 (Ex-showroom, Delhi). This time around the bike-maker has reportedly been working on developing a Rs. 30,000 bike for the Indian market. Details on the anticipated launch date and technical specifications for the bike is not known for now, but if reports are to be believed it would be a $500 motorcycle.
In the popular 150cc bike segment in the country, the bike-maker sells about 18000 units every month. Speaking more on the company's future in the 100cc - 125cc segment in the country, Roy Kurian, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Yamaha Motor India, said, “We are working on a top-down approach. We would first like to consolidate our position in the Deluxe segment (150cc) and the scooter vertical before venturing into other segments.”
Speaking more on the affordable bike plan, Toshikazu Kobayashi, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor R&D India, said, “The project is on. At this time we are not sure if the end product will cost $500, less or more. But we are working on the project keeping $500 (Aprox Rs. 30,000) as the benchmark price. We are trying our best.” Apart from over 150 cc bike segment, Yamaha has had little presence in the budget bike segment in the country.
