Below are the offer details:

• INR 5,000/- instant cashback on 150cc FZ-X
• INR 3,000/- instant cashback on 150cc motorcycle models - FZS-V3 FI & FZS-V4 FI,
• INR 3,000/- instant cashback on 125cc scooter models - Fascino 125 FI Hybrid & RayZR 125 FI Hybrid
• Low down payment and attractive finance schemes

Yamaha’s current product portfolio includes YZF-R15 V4 (155cc), YZF-R15S V3 (155cc), MT-15 V2 (155cc); FZS-FI Version 4.0 (149cc), FZS-FI Version 3.0 (149cc), FZ-FI (149cc), FZ-X (149cc), and scooters like Aerox 155 (155cc), Fascino 125 FI Hybrid (125cc), Ray ZR 125 FI Hybrid (125cc) and Ray ZR Street Rally 125 FI Hybrid (125cc).

Also Read: Yamaha aims three-fold growth in market share in five years

The BS-VI Yamaha RayZR 125 FI will be available in two versions – standard and Street Rally. It mounts the same BS-VI 125 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder fuel-injected motor as the BS-VI Yamaha Fascino 125 FI. This engine produces 8.2 PS of max power at 6,500 rpm and a peak torque of 9.7 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The feature list of Yamaha's new RayZR comprises Stop & Start system, Smart Motor Generator for a quieter start-up and side stand engine cut-off function.

Both variants have an apron-mounted headlight setup, LED DRL and a fully digital instrument console. The Street Rally variant further benefits from Brush Guards (knuckle guards), slightly different side panels, and block pattern tyres. The colour options further distinguish the two variants. The standard variant is available in five colour options – Dark Matte Blue, Metallic Black, Cyan Blue, Matte Red Metallic and Reddish Yellow Cocktail. The Street Rally variant, on the other hand, is available in two options – Deep Purplish Blue Metallic and Sparkle Green.

The hardware specifications include telescopic forks at the front and a single-sided spring at the back. Anchoring department includes drum brakes on both ends as standard, while a front disc is available as an option.

Also Read: BS-VI Yamaha MT-15 with new Ice Fluo Vermillion colour option unveiled

The BS-VI Yamaha RayZX 125 FI could be around INR 10,000 costlier than the BS-IV Yamaha RayzR (110 cc). It'll compete with the likes of Aprilia SR 125 and Aprillia Storm 125.

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The shining light though is the Suzuki Access 125 which continues to be the largest selling 125 cc scooter. Besides that, Access 125 has also shrunk the gap from Jupiter to a little less than 8,000 units. Here is the list of the top 10 best-selling automatic scooters in India in June 2019:

Honda Activa: Powering the next two-wheeler revolution

With 2,36,739 units sold in June 2019, things are in the red for the Honda Activa. In fact, a 26% drop in sales in the first quarter of FY 2019-20 may seem pretty grim. However, Honda can still pull off stellar sales in the upcoming festive season. In fact, June was the company's best-ever performance in this fiscal. Prices of the Honda Activa start at INR 54,911 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Honda even introduced a Limited Edition Activa recently to with some cosmetic changes to get the volumes up.

The Honda Activa is powered by a time tested 109.19 cc mill. Key features include a mix of digital and analogue instrumentation, LED headlamp and Eco Speed Indicator. Also available is a service due indicator and a 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch.

TVS Jupiter: The one that got away

While the TVS Jupiter did see a drop in sales, the numbers still hold strong. That’s really commendable during this slowdown. TVS even introduced the updated version of Jupiter ZX with an LED headlamp and a combo of digital and analogue instrumentation. That places the Jupiter fair and square against the Honda Activa 5G.

Prices for the TVS Jupiter begin at INR 52,945 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and you get to choose from a variety of colour options. Besides that, the features list includes an external fuel filler cap and a special easy use main stand. Volumes in June 2019 stood at 56,254 units in June 2019.

Also Read: BS-VI compliant TVS models to arrive post-October 2019

Suzuki Access 125: To greater heights

The rise of Suzuki Access 125 has been phenomenal. Volumes grew by 16% in the first quarter of FY 2019-20. In June 2019, volumes stood at 49,366 units which is a significant Y-o-Y growth from 38,338 units last year. Prices of the Suzuki Access 125 begin at INR 57,219 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The scooter boasts a large 21.5-litre under-seat storage, DC charging socket and a handy front pocket to store things.

Suzuki recently introduced a new colour option with a Limited Edition model of the Access 125. The Limited Edition variant is now offered in Metallic Matte Bordeaux, Metallic Sonic Silver, Metallic Matte Black and Pearl Mirage White.

Honda Dio: India’s most exported automatic scooter

The guys at Honda 2Wheelers India managed to find 43,749 new buyers for Honda Dio in June 2019. The numbers have grown in the domestic market for the Dio but their trouble lies elsewhere. Dio continues to be largest exported automatic scooter from India but volumes dropped from more than 52,478 units in Q1 FY 2018-19 to just 29,756 units in FY 2019-20. Hopefully, things will be better in the next quarter for them.

The Honda Dio's prices begin at INR 53,218 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Some of its main features include LED headlamp, all-digital instrumentation and 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch.

TVS NTorq: Smartness has a new name

The TVS NTorq has climbed up to the 5th spot with 21,738 new customers in June 2019. The introduction of a drum brake variant has certainly helped in increasing the sales of the scooter. Features like connected instrumentation with navigation and call alerts are its USPs. Prices begin at INR 58,872 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the entry-level drum brake variant.

At the heart of the TVS NTorq is a 124.79 cc engine producing 9.4 PS of power and 10.5 Nm of torque. TVS even introduced a new Matte Silver colour option in June 2019 which will hopefully help it further increase their sales. The TVS Ntorq competes with products like Honda Grazia, Aprilia SR125 and Hero Maestro Edge 125.

Also Read: Top 5 premium scooters on sale in India - IAB Picks

Yamaha Fascino: In desperate need of a change!

Yamaha took the market with a storm when it launched the Fascino. The automatic scooter was styled to have a modern-retro theme. Volumes may have dropped in the past few months, and in June 2019 the numbers stood at 15,519 units. Yamaha has not updated the Fascino for quite some time and if better pull off a fast one if if wants to grab the market share.

Hero Destini 125: Hero’s answer to Activa 125

The Hero Destini 125 registered a monthly sales of 11,292 units in June 2019. However, things look grim as volumes have kept dropping in the last few months. The scooter has a metal body, external fuel filler cap and side stand indicator. Besides that, it bears the i3S technology (start-stop system), which has previously been seen in the company's motorcycle range. The Hero Destini 125's prices begin at INR 55,580 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Yamaha Ray-Z: Japanese sportiness

The Yamaha Ray-Z takes the 8th spot in June 2019 with 10,696 units sold. It is powered by a 113 cc engine which produces 7.2 PS of power and 8.1 Nm of torque. The scooter tips the scales at 104 kg but lacks any of the features offered in the modern offerings.

TVS Scooty Pep+: Original Sin

With over two and a half decades in business experience, the TVS Scooty Pep+ is back in the bestsellers list. TVS sold 10,631 units of the Scooty Pep+ in June 2019. The scooter is powered by a tiny 87.8 cc mill which produces a meagre 5 PS of power and 5.98 Nm of torque.

Also Read: Top 10 best-selling motorcycles in India: June 2019

Honda Grazia: First with LED headlamp

The last among the top 10 best-selling models in June 2019 was the Honda Grazia with 10,388 units sold. It is one of the best-looking scooters available in India. It boasted several new first-in-segment features when launched. The scooter began its march quite well initially and was one of the fastest scooters to hit the 1 lakh mark. However, the numbers have been dropping off late.

Also Read: Top 5 Hero concept models that never made it to production

Last month, Yamaha introduced the ABS versions of the Yamaha R15 V3.0, Yamaha FZ25 and the Fazer 25. The company launched the Yamaha FZ V3.0 in India on 21 January, priced from INR 95,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Yamaha's entire scooter line-up, which includes the Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR, Fascino, Cygnus Ray ZR Street Rally, and Cygnus Alpha receive Unified Braking system (UBS) and maintenance free battery. Commenting on the introduction of UBS, Mr Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India group of companies said:

Within five years of introducing Yamaha's scooters in India, the company has been able to lay the foundations in the market with its uniqueness of mobility products that are also stylish and exciting. The company will further build on this momentum by categorically planning more excitement for scooter customers that revs in Yamaha's unique style and sportiness. The new line up including Fascino will reserve and expand the brand's overall unique character of offering exciting mobility solutions.

Also Read: 2019 Yamaha MT-15 to launch in India on 15 March - Report

All Yamaha scooters are powered by a 113cc single-cylinder engine that produces 7.1 PS of power at 7,500 rpm and 8.1 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm, mated to a V-Belt Automatic transmission. Interestingly, the prices of the UBS models are higher by only up to INR 600 as compared to the non-UBS models.

India Yamaha Motor launched the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally on 16 July, priced at INR 57,898 (ex-showroom Delhi). The scooter is available alongside the Yamaha Ray ZR, Fascino, Ray Z and the Yamaha Alpha.

Yamaha first showcased the Ray ZR Street Rally variant in India at the 2018 Auto Expo. However, the production model is slightly different from the show display. The production Ray ZR Street Rally comes with black alloy wheels and a white rear mono-shock.

The Ray ZR Street Rally is available in two paint schemes - Rally Red and Racing Blu. It features a new ‘Wing Style fairing’ that is inspired from the Yamaha MT-09. The fairing not only enhances the sporty aesthetics of the scooter but also serves as a wind deflector. The two-wheeler features winglets or ‘Knuckle Guard,’ which protects the handle grips from windblast, movable front fender, and a key secure grip system, and two-level raised seat.

Key features on the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally include an all-digital instrument cluster and a roller rocker arm which reduces power loss in low-speed scenarios. Aesthetic upgrades come in the form of sporty new ‘Street Rally’ graphics on the front fairing and side panels.

Powering the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally scooter is a 113 cc, single-cylinder, 2-valve SOHC engine with Blue Core technology that comes mated to a CVT transmission. The air-cooled engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 7.1 bhp at 7,500 rpm while developing a peak torque of 8.10 Nm at 5,000 rpm.

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The Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally competes with the likes of the Honda Dio, TVS Jupiter, Hero Maestro Edge and the Honda Activa 5G. The scooter stops with the help of a 170 mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake setup at the rear. The two-wheeler receives an under-seat storage capacity of 21 litres, while it also gets a front storage pocket, which can fit a 500 ml bottle.

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The company had showcased the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally edition at the Auto Expo 2018, while it was officially teased a few days back. The Ray ZR Street Rally edition is available in two colours schemes - Rally Red and Racing Blue. The Street Rally features a new ‘Wing Style fairing’ inspired from the Yamaha MT-09, which not only enhances the sporty design but also serves as a wind deflector.

The ‘Knuckle Guard’ or the winglets protects the handle grips from windblast, while the movable front fender protects from mud splatter. The scooter features an all-digital instrument cluster and a roller rocker arm’, which reduces power loss in extremely low-speed ranges. Cosmetic changes include new sporty ‘Street Rally’ decals on the side panels and the front fairing.

Roy Kurian, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. said, -

Yamaha’s Cygnus Ray ZR ‘Street Rally’ Edition perfectly combines power and style that makes it an aspirational buy. Continuing with Yamaha’s legacy to provide technologically advanced, sporty and stylish products, ‘Street Rally’ will bring excitement to scooter customers who look for sporty scooters with easy maneuvering along with smooth power delivery. The globally known ‘Unique style of Yamaha’ that outlines any product innovation including the ‘Street Rally’ edition will help the brand to keep up its incremental ascent in the Indian two-wheeler market.

Unlike the model showcased at the Auto Expo 2018, the production-spec Ray ZR Street Rally features black alloy wheels and white rear mono-shock. The two-wheeler comes with a 170 mm front disc brake and a rear drum brake setup. It features a generous under-seat storage capacity of 21 litres, while the front storage pocket can fit a 500 ml bottle. The Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally features a key-secure-grip system and a two-level raised seat.

Also Read: 2019 Yamaha R25 could debut at the GIIAS 2018 - Report

The Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally employs a 113 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, 2-valve SOHC engine with Blue Core technology that pairs to a CVT gearbox. The engine is capable of churning out 7.1 bhp of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 8.10 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The Ray ZR Street Rally rivals the Honda Dio, TVS Jupiter, and the Honda Activa 5G.

The video focuses on the phrase ‘Get Ready to Rally’, which leads us to believe that this could be the Street Rally edition variant of the new Yamaha Ray ZR. As a reminder, the company showcased the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally edition at the Auto Expo 2018. The paint scheme and decals on the scooter appear similar to that of the presentation in February.

That said, the scooter in the video features black alloy wheels, while the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally at the Auto Expo featured golden alloys. Based on the stock Yamaha Ray ZR, the Street Rally variant features cosmetic updates like a bright red & black paint scheme, new decals and sporty body panels that accentuate the design. The Ray ZR Street Rally will rival the upcoming Suzuki Burgman Street.

The Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally will also feature an all-new digital instrument cluster, a gas-charged rear mono-shock, aluminium footrests and a smoked engine guard. The floor pan gets an aluminium finish, while the Street Rally features triple-tone red-black-grey seat cover. The front disc calliper on the Street Rally is likely to get red paint finish.

Also Read: Yamaha Aerox 155 unlikely to be launched in India - Report

Powering the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally is the same 113 cc, single-cylinder, 2-valve engine with air-cooling that powers the standard model. This motor is capable of producing 7.1 bhp of maximum power at 7,500 rpm while developing 8.1 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine pairs to a CVT gearbox. Anchorage comes from disc brake up front and a rear drum brake. The Ray ZR costs INR 55,898 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the disc brake variant, so it is safe to assume that the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally will cost around INR 60,000 (ex-showroom).

The Honda Dio Deluxe edition comes with an all-LED headlight with LED DRL. It also comes with fully-digital instrumentation that features the Three-Step Eco Speed Indicator and a service reminder. The steel wheels have a gold finish, and the apron gets a 4-in-1 lock with seat opening switch for added convenience. The Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR has a masculine design with lots of angular elements on the bodywork. The scooter gets a large 21-litre underseat storage space and two front pockets to store knick-knacks. Let’s see how they perform on paper.

Despite having a slightly bigger engine, the Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR is marginally less powerful than the Dio. It also gets a rather simple analogue instrumentation. However, the scooter comes with an uprated front telescopic fork which can handle road undulations more effectively than the bottom-link unit in the Honda Dio Deluxe. The Dio has the advantage of having CBS for better safety, while the Ray-ZR gets a 170 mm front disc as an option. The LED light in the Dio will offer better illumination and energy efficiency than the Ray-ZR’s halogen headlight. The Ray-ZR received colour updates in March, this year.

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The new colours are Armada Blue, Matt Green, Maverick Blue, and Rooster Red. The disc variant is available in all the four colours, while the drum version comes in Matt Green and Maverick Blue. The new colours add to the already-existing Dark Knight version, which comes with a front disc brake, apart from exclusive colour scheme. Mechanically, there are no changes to the scooter. Roy Kurian, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd. said:

As the two-wheeler industry recorded a growth of almost 8% in the year 2017, the scooters segment maintained its growth momentum at 12%. The brand has been able to make steady inroads and will rev hearts with many more exciting products, particularly targeted at trend conscious young customers. By introducing new colours in Cygnus Ray ZR, the company will look forward to reinstate fresh excitement in this segment.

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The design of the Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR realizes the Real Boys’ Scooter concept, complete with a sculpted front mask, layered straight lines, and a sporty grab handle at the rear. On the utility front, the scooter has a 21-litre under seat storage; hook below the seat; apron pockets, and a key shutter locking system. The instrumentation is analogue. Powering the Ray-ZR is a 113 cc SOHC engine with air cooling and carburettor. The Blue Core technology in the engine helps I achieving a claimed efficiency figure of 66 km/l under standard test conditions. The engine pumps out 7.2 PS of power at 7,500 rpm, and 8.1 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm.

The scooter rides on telescopic front fork, and a single shock absorber at the rear. Brakes include drum brakes on both ends, with a front disc as an option. The 10-inch alloy wheels are shod with 90-section tubeless tyres. Competitors of the Ray-ZR include the Honda Dio, Hero Maestro Edge, and TVS Jupiter.

The new colour variants cost INR 1,000 more than the standard model. The Dark Night variant of the FZ-S FI is priced at INR 84,012; the Saluto RX at INR 48,721; the Cygnus Ray ZR Disc at INR 56,898, all ex-showroom, Delhi. The new colour variants get matte black and chrome finish. With the new colour variants, Yamaha hopes to increase customer interest in its products this festive season.

Mechanically, the two-wheelers are identical to their standard counterparts. The FZ-S FI continues with its 149cc SOHC 2-valve mill, generating 13.2 PS of power at 8,000 rpm and 12.8 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The gearbox is a 5-speed unit.

The commuter, Yamaha Saluto RX draws power from a 110cc SOHC engine that’s good for 7.5 PS of power at 7,000 rpm and 8.5 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. The engine pairs with a 4-speed transmission. The Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR uses a 113cc SOHC engine with a CVT gearbox. The mill puts out 7.2 PS of power at 7500 rpm and 8.1 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm.

The recently launched Yamaha Fazer 25, and the Yamaha FZ25 have not received this colour option.

Yamaha has launched Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR in India as a male-oriented scooter positioned between the the Yamaha Fascino and Yamaha Alpha. The company's male-oriented scooter previously was the Yamaha Cygnus Ray Z, a sportier iteration of the Yamaha Cygnus Ray that targeted female buyers.

The Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR was developed based on the Next Generation "REAL" Boys Scooter concept as the next-gen model from the current Cygnus Ray Z. Like the Ray Z, the Ray ZR is also powered by the company's 113 cc Blue Core engine. But in the Ray ZR, this engine makes slightly more power: 7.2 PS (+0.1 PS). The torque output remains the same: 8.1 Nm.

The Ray ZR is the company's first scooter to be offered with a disc brake in India (a 170 mm unit). Drum brake is offered in the Standard model, while the Premium model benefits from not only the disc brake, but also from aluminium wheels and down fenders. Fuel economy is rated at 66 km/l.

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The Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR will be available in four colours, two each for the drum brake and disc brake models. The drum brake base model, priced at INR 52,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), will be available in Fizz White and Matt Green. The disc brake model, priced at INR 54,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), will be available in Rooster Red and Maverick Blue. Deliveries of the Ray ZR will commence in May and Yamaha aims to sell 1,30,000 units of the same during its first year of sale.

The Cygnus Ray-ZR is aimed at young Indian men, the company has announced. The model is powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, 113 cc "BLUECORE" engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) unit. It has a lightweight body with the scooter tipping the scales 103 kg. The scooter was unveiled in a disc-brake version that features cast aluminium wheels, with an under-seat storage volume of 21 litres.

The market launch of the Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR is set for later in 2016. The model, based on the existing and successful Yamaha Ray platform, is familiar to the Indian audience in the Ray and Ray-Z variants. The Cygnus Ray-ZR also carries a freshly designed instrument panel.

The scooter is placed on a telescopic front suspension along with its disc brake setup. It will also be offered in the drum brake version. Improvements compared to the present Ray Z include a separate housing for the indicators alongside the centrally-mounted headlamp and air inlets behind the rider's legs and under the seat.

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the Hero Duet and launched the Hero Maestro Edge in India. Both being powered by the same 110.9 cc engine, here is a technical specification and price comparison of them against their competition in the market which includes the Honda Activa-i, Honda Activa 3G, Mahindra Gusto, TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Lets and the Yamaha Ray.

The Hero Duet and the Maestro Edge are the first scooters to be powered by Hero MotoCorp's self-developed engine. With a displacement of 110.9 cc, the engine capacity is an average of the rivals', with the Yamaha Ray having the largest at 113 cc, and the Honda Activa-i having the smallest at 109.19 cc.

The performance on paper is also on par, with 8.43 PS of maximum power and 8.30 Nm of peak torque, on both the new models. The Suzuki Let's has the highest output in the segment, of 8.7 PS and 9 Nm, while the Yamaha Ray has the lowest power rating, of 7.1 PS.

The mileage of the new Hero models stand highest in the 110 cc scooter segment, with the Hero Duet delivering 63.8 km/l and the Hero Maestro Edge claiming 65.8 km/l. The Yamaha Ray is the least fuel efficient on paper, with a mileage of 53 km/l.

Most of the scooters in this comparison ride on 10-inch wheels, while only the Mahindra Gusto and the TVS Jupiter are offered with 12-inch rims.

The Maestro Edge has the tallest seat, with saddle height measuring 775 mm, while most of the scooters here have seats placed at 765 mm from ground. The Mahindra Gusto is the first and only scooter with height-adjustable seat, that can be varied from 735-770 mm, with 735 mm being the lowest of all.

In terms of price, the Hero Duet is not available yet, and the Maestro Edge is priced at INR 49,500 for LX and INR 50,700 for VX. The Mahindra Gusto is the most affordable scooter, priced at INR 44,850 for the low-end model (without seat adjustment), while the Suzuki Let's is the dearest, at INR 51,675 (all prices, ex-showroom New Delhi).

India Yamaha Motors has announced that its third manufacturing facility in the country is now on stream. The new plant, located in Vallam Vadagal outside Chennai, has an initial capacity of 450,000 units.

Initially, the plant will produce the recently unveiled Yamaha Saluto and the company's lineup of scooters, which includes the Fascino, Alpha, Ray, and Ray-Z. Around 2,000 people will be employed to begin with and this number is likely to go up to 3,900 by 2018, of which 40 percent will be women.

Situated in a site that spans 177 acres, the facility covers 109 acres, with the remaining 68 acres set up for the company's suppliers. The total investment for the plant of INR 1,500 crore will happen in phases over the next three years. During the same period, the initial capacity of 450,000 units per annum is planned to quadruple to 1.8 million units, taking the company's overall production capacity in the country to 2.5 million units.

The vendor park, which will house the suppliers, will see an investment of around INR 1,000 crore and will employ close to 3,000 people. The facility as such is a zero-water discharge plant and has the capacity for solar panel installation in the future.

India Yamaha Motors third manufacturing plant - Press Release

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Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd have launched the 2015 Alpha, Ray and Ray Z scooters powered by the company’s 'Blue Core' technology engines. The Alpha is priced at INR 49,939, the Ray Z at INR 48,936, and the Ray scooter at INR 47,805 - all prices ex-showroom Delhi.

As before, the scooters are powered by an air-cooled 113 cc four-stroke single cylinder engine that makes 7.1 bhp of power and 8.1 Nm of torque. Based on the company’s ‘Blue Core' development ideal, certain changes has been made to the engine in pursuit of better combustion efficiency, optimum cooling efficiency and reduced power loss.

The tweaks in the engine includes new Nickel spark plug, new muffler setting and new BS carburetor & TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) setting. This, as the company claims, results in an improved fuel mileage at 66 km/l, compared to the earlier 62 km/l, and better engine performance.

The Yamaha scooters are also available in new colour schemes and graphics. The Alpha is available with ‘Gleaming Gold’ colour, and the Ray Z scooter with ‘Cyan Splash’ colour scheme.

Also Read: Yamaha Saluto 125 cc commuter spied undisguised

Yamaha Alpha, Ray & Ray Z Scooters with Blue Core Technology - Press Release

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Yamaha Motor India (YMI) is gearing up to inaugurate its new scooter plant in Chennai next month, reports Autocar Professional.

The new plant will have an installed annual production capacity of 4 lakh units and will start production in 2015 with the Yamaha Alpha automatic scooter. The facility will gradually start manufacturing other scooters in the company's portfolio.

YMI has shifted its focus on automatic scooters in the recent years in an attempt to gain from the booming scooter segment which has posted an impressive growth of nearly 30% so far this year.

The publication reports that the Japanese two wheeler major remains bullish about the Indian scooter segment and has set itself a sales target of 6 lakh units (motorcycles and scooters) for this calendar year. In CY13, Yamaha India managed to dispatch 3.5 lakh units of motorcycles and scooters. The exports which stood around 2 lakh units in the last calendar year is expected to remain more or less the same this year as well.

Mr. Masaki Asano, MD, Yamaha Motor India Sales, has revealed to the publication, without specifying a time frame, that the company aims to achieve a market share of 10% in the Indian two wheeler market. According to SIAM's data for April-August 2014, Yamaha has 3.68% share (2,43,028 units) in the motorcycle space. The company enjoys a relatively higher market share of 5.79% (1,01,517 units) in the automatic scooter segment in the first five months of the year.

Also read: Yamaha Fazer FI V2.0 launched in India

The Chennai plant will help the firm expand its presence in the rapidly growing automatic scooter market.

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In terms of engine specification, the difference in the stats are marginal. At 113 cc, the Ray has the maximum displacement and at 109 cc, the Maestro has least displacement. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is standard across the models.

When it comes to power output, the Suzuki Let's tops the chart at 8.7 bhp while the Ray finds itself at the bottom with 7 bhp on offer. The remaining scooters generate 8 bhp.

The Maestro delivers the highest torque of 9.1 Nm while the Let's and Gusto offer 9 Nm. The Jupiter develops the lowest torque of 8 Nm. The Gusto is heavier than the competition by far at 120 kg and hence has the least power-to-weight ratio of 66.66 bhp/tonne while the lightweight Let's boasts of highest power-to-weight among the competition at 88.77 bhp/tonne.

The Gusto and Jupiter have the longest wheelbase at 1,275 mm while the segment leader Activa 110 has the shortest wheelbase at 1,238 mm.

Coming to fuel economy, the Gusto and Let's are the most frugal of the lot at 63 km/l. Despite having the lowest power output, the Yamaha Ray delivers the least fuel economy of 53 km/l.

Also Read: IAB's review of the Mahindra Gusto

The two variants of the Mahindra Gusto have been positioned in such a way to cover the entire 110 cc scooter segment. The base Gusto Dx variant is the cheapest in the comparo at INR 43,000 while the feature-packed Gusto Vx is the most expensive model at INR 47,000 (prices are ex-showroom Delhi).

For women, there are 3 helmets available, 'Elmo', 'Avion' and 'Cosmo' while for children there are the 'Whiteknight', 'Blueking' and, 'Blackstar' models. While the women's helmets are priced at INR 1,175, INR 1,380 and INR 990 respectively, the helmets for children are priced at INR 1,350 for all models.

All helmets were conceived and developed by Yamaha India Sales pvt ltd and are ISI certified, says the company. Roy Kurian, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales pvt ltd, welcomed the Delhi government's move.

Yamaha India's moves to increase rider safety and awareness include campaigns such as Yamaha Safe Riding Science for college students, Yamaha Female Riding Training for women, Yamaha Children Safety Program for school kids and the Yamaha Driver Safety Program for truck drivers.

The company also recently unveiled its first mascot - termed 'Zippy' - to promote the Yamaha Children Safety Program for both parents and children.

Yamaha helmets for women and children - Press Release

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