Yamaha Motorcycles launches 998cc bike

Targeting the hi-end motorcycle segment, Yamaha on Friday launched 998cc bike, FZ1, priced at Rs.8.70 lakh. It also introduced 153cc SZ-R bike with a price tag of Rs.55,500.
“India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure and lifestyle.

The company now offers three high-end superbikes in the domestic market — VMAX, MT01 and YZF-R1.

Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor commented, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. Yamaha offers innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. SZ series bikes launched in August 2010 and aggressive pricing of Rs 49,000/- have high demand and are gaining popularity across India. The company endows the bike with a race-inspired curved radiator with twin ring-style fans as well as aggressive chassis geometry with supersport inspired 51 percent front wheel weight bias.

Yamaha Motorcycles launches 998cc bike

Targeting the hi-end motorcycle segment, Yamaha on Friday launched 998cc bike, FZ1, priced at Rs.8.70 lakh. It also introduced 153cc SZ-R bike with a price tag of Rs.55,500.
“India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure and lifestyle.

The company now offers three high-end superbikes in the domestic market — VMAX, MT01 and YZF-R1.

Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor commented, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. Yamaha offers innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. SZ series bikes launched in August 2010 and aggressive pricing of Rs 49,000/- have high demand and are gaining popularity across India. The company endows the bike with a race-inspired curved radiator with twin ring-style fans as well as aggressive chassis geometry with supersport inspired 51 percent front wheel weight bias.

Harley Davidson start assembling bikes in India

Harley-Davidson India imports completely assembled motorcycles from its US final assembly plants. Besides India, outside the US, the company has CKD assembly operations in Brazil.

After the Haryana facility will be operational, Harley-Davidson India will import CKD kits for select models from the company's US plants and employees at the Haryana facility will then assemble the components into finished motorcycles, the company added.

Harley-Davidson India commenced operations in August 2009 and currently offers 12 models in its 2010 line-up in India.

Days ahead of President Barack Obama's visit, US cult bike maker Harley Davidson on Tuesday said it will start assembling bikes in India from next year.
Harley Davidson first started selling its imported bikes in India from this year.
The strengthening of business ties between the two countries (US and India) gives us the confidence to invest further here," Harley Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash told reporters.
After prolonged negotiations, India had relaxed emission norms for big bikes above 800cc in order to let Harley Davidson sell its products here after the US agreed to allow Indian mangoes to be sold there in 2007.
Prakash, however, declined to specify the installed capacity of the plant that would assemble completely knocked down (CKD) units of bikes. The company, which started selling its products since July this year, is expecting sell 200-250 units by the end of 2010, Prakash said.
iconic American superbike maker Harley Davidson is setting up an assembly unit at Bawal, Haryana. The move will help Harley substantially cut the price of its bikes in India. The domestic price of Harleys ranges from Rs 6.95 lakh to Rs 34.95 lakh-- BMW will also start operations in December.
Harley Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash said, "We are evaluating the tariff structures
Harley Davidson currently offers 12 models belonging to five families: Sportster, Dyna, Softail, V-Rod and Touring-- Our customers do belong to a higher income group--. Priced at Rs 34.95 lakh, the Electra Glide is the most expensive model in the Harley Davidson portfolio at present. "Electra Glide is our touring flagship model-- Globally, Harley Davidson would sell 1,000 units of the Electra Glide," added Tripathi--"Delhi and Mumbai are our biggest markets.

Harley Davidson start assembling bikes in India

Harley-Davidson India imports completely assembled motorcycles from its US final assembly plants. Besides India, outside the US, the company has CKD assembly operations in Brazil.

After the Haryana facility will be operational, Harley-Davidson India will import CKD kits for select models from the company's US plants and employees at the Haryana facility will then assemble the components into finished motorcycles, the company added.

Harley-Davidson India commenced operations in August 2009 and currently offers 12 models in its 2010 line-up in India.

Days ahead of President Barack Obama's visit, US cult bike maker Harley Davidson on Tuesday said it will start assembling bikes in India from next year.
Harley Davidson first started selling its imported bikes in India from this year.
The strengthening of business ties between the two countries (US and India) gives us the confidence to invest further here," Harley Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash told reporters.
After prolonged negotiations, India had relaxed emission norms for big bikes above 800cc in order to let Harley Davidson sell its products here after the US agreed to allow Indian mangoes to be sold there in 2007.
Prakash, however, declined to specify the installed capacity of the plant that would assemble completely knocked down (CKD) units of bikes. The company, which started selling its products since July this year, is expecting sell 200-250 units by the end of 2010, Prakash said.
iconic American superbike maker Harley Davidson is setting up an assembly unit at Bawal, Haryana. The move will help Harley substantially cut the price of its bikes in India. The domestic price of Harleys ranges from Rs 6.95 lakh to Rs 34.95 lakh-- BMW will also start operations in December.
Harley Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash said, "We are evaluating the tariff structures
Harley Davidson currently offers 12 models belonging to five families: Sportster, Dyna, Softail, V-Rod and Touring-- Our customers do belong to a higher income group--. Priced at Rs 34.95 lakh, the Electra Glide is the most expensive model in the Harley Davidson portfolio at present. "Electra Glide is our touring flagship model-- Globally, Harley Davidson would sell 1,000 units of the Electra Glide," added Tripathi--"Delhi and Mumbai are our biggest markets.

Hero Honda shares down in a strong market

Honda Motor Corp's exit from the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero Honda is apparently stuck over differences in valuation of its 26 per cent stake. Sources close to the companies told Hindustan Times that so far Honda has only informed Munjals, the promoters of Hero Group who hold
At present, with the Hero Honda share trading at Rs 1,736, Honda's stake is worth over
Rs 9,000 crore but the PE firms feel that post-exit, the scrip would trade much lower.
"Honda provides the technological back up to the firm. Hero Group's reach in dealer network now virtually covers every corner of the country. It is learnt that Honda intends to invest part of the stake sale proceeds in HMSI, its fully-owned subsidiary.
It earlier touched a high of Rs1,746.95 after opening at Rs1,727. Honda has decided to exit Hero Honda as it focuses more on its fully owned two wheeler subsidiary in India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. The Munjal family will reportedly form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to buy out Honda's entire 26% stake in Hero Honda. A foreign bank will reportedly extend a loan to the SPV to buy Honda’s 26% stake

Hero Honda shares down in a strong market

Honda Motor Corp's exit from the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero Honda is apparently stuck over differences in valuation of its 26 per cent stake. Sources close to the companies told Hindustan Times that so far Honda has only informed Munjals, the promoters of Hero Group who hold
At present, with the Hero Honda share trading at Rs 1,736, Honda's stake is worth over
Rs 9,000 crore but the PE firms feel that post-exit, the scrip would trade much lower.
"Honda provides the technological back up to the firm. Hero Group's reach in dealer network now virtually covers every corner of the country. It is learnt that Honda intends to invest part of the stake sale proceeds in HMSI, its fully-owned subsidiary.
It earlier touched a high of Rs1,746.95 after opening at Rs1,727. Honda has decided to exit Hero Honda as it focuses more on its fully owned two wheeler subsidiary in India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. The Munjal family will reportedly form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to buy out Honda's entire 26% stake in Hero Honda. A foreign bank will reportedly extend a loan to the SPV to buy Honda’s 26% stake

Suzuki SlingShot

Suzuki SlingShot Lounch in india

The Suzuki Motors India Pvt Limited has made a major announcement and had launched its much awaited 125 cc bike which is named as Suzuki SlingShot. The Suzuki Slingshot comes in two different models; one is Alloy wheel Model of Suzuki Slingshot and Other is Suzuki Slingshot Spoke Model. Suzuki SlingShot Reviews are not yet written by us, as we have not tested the bike.
Suzuki SlingShot Price in India:
Suzuki Slingshot Price in India is around 47,000INR for Alloy wheel Model of bike and around 45,000 INR for spoke wheels model.

Read further for the technical specifications and features list on the new Suzuki SlingShot 125 Bike

The country's biggest two-wheeler producer, "Suzuki Motorcycle" India Limited is mulling over to launch new bike in the Indian bike market. After facing low demand of the company premium motorcycles, Suzuki is making mind to launch an attractive and aggressive motorcycle soon in India. Presently, the company has large number of premium "motorcycles" including Suzuki Heat, Zeus, GS150R and Access 125 scooter.

Suzuki SlingShot

Suzuki SlingShot Lounch in india

The Suzuki Motors India Pvt Limited has made a major announcement and had launched its much awaited 125 cc bike which is named as Suzuki SlingShot. The Suzuki Slingshot comes in two different models; one is Alloy wheel Model of Suzuki Slingshot and Other is Suzuki Slingshot Spoke Model. Suzuki SlingShot Reviews are not yet written by us, as we have not tested the bike.
Suzuki SlingShot Price in India:
Suzuki Slingshot Price in India is around 47,000INR for Alloy wheel Model of bike and around 45,000 INR for spoke wheels model.

Read further for the technical specifications and features list on the new Suzuki SlingShot 125 Bike

The country's biggest two-wheeler producer, "Suzuki Motorcycle" India Limited is mulling over to launch new bike in the Indian bike market. After facing low demand of the company premium motorcycles, Suzuki is making mind to launch an attractive and aggressive motorcycle soon in India. Presently, the company has large number of premium "motorcycles" including Suzuki Heat, Zeus, GS150R and Access 125 scooter.

launch the Vespa scooter in india

indian motorcycles vespa scooter

We plan to invest 30 million euros ($38 million) to set up a manufacturing plant for Vespa scooter brand in India,' said Ravi Chopra, chairman of the Italian company's Indian subsidiary, "Piaggio Vehicles".

We will launch the "Vespa scooter" by the end of 2011, Chopra told reporters on the margins of the annual conference here of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Vespa scooter was made famous by the 1952 Hollywood blockbuster 'Roman Holiday' in which Audrey Hepburn side-saddled Gregory Peck's Vespa scooter on a romantic ride through Rome.

In India, the Vespa scooter had a chequered run. It ruled the Indian roads for 20 years, in collaboration with the Firodias.

Italian vehicle maker Piaggio on Thursday said it plans to invest 30 million Euro ($38 million) in a new scooter plant and re-introduce the iconic Vespa scooter in the Indian market by early 2012.
The new Vespa scooter will be available with a 125 cc gearless engine.

launch the Vespa scooter in india

indian motorcycles vespa scooter

We plan to invest 30 million euros ($38 million) to set up a manufacturing plant for Vespa scooter brand in India,' said Ravi Chopra, chairman of the Italian company's Indian subsidiary, "Piaggio Vehicles".

We will launch the "Vespa scooter" by the end of 2011, Chopra told reporters on the margins of the annual conference here of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Vespa scooter was made famous by the 1952 Hollywood blockbuster 'Roman Holiday' in which Audrey Hepburn side-saddled Gregory Peck's Vespa scooter on a romantic ride through Rome.

In India, the Vespa scooter had a chequered run. It ruled the Indian roads for 20 years, in collaboration with the Firodias.

Italian vehicle maker Piaggio on Thursday said it plans to invest 30 million Euro ($38 million) in a new scooter plant and re-introduce the iconic Vespa scooter in the Indian market by early 2012.
The new Vespa scooter will be available with a 125 cc gearless engine.