Yamaha announces “Special Finance Scheme” for Frontline Warriors

Yamaha Motor India group of companies announced a SPECIAL FINANCE SCHEME for the frontline warriors of COVID 19 across all authorized Yamaha dealerships in India on the backdrop of its continued efforts to support the selfless determination of the COVID 19 warriors in protecting and serving the society during this pandemic. The company’s initiative is targeted towards providing exclusive & attractive finance schemes to help raise purchasing conveniences for the frontline warriors.

The Special Finance Scheme reduces EMI payment by 50% during first 3 months of the new Yamaha two-wheeler purchase from authorized Yamaha dealerships, and thereby moderating the load of first 3 EMIs as a gesture of incentivizing the extraordinary dedication of the frontline warriors. The scheme is valid for all the frontline warriors and can be availed between July 1^st to July 31^st, 2020. The company’s Special Finance Scheme is announced in the context of Yamaha’s continuous efforts to support the uncountable services made by the frontline warriors in India.

Earlier, the company has made efforts to run a nationwide Yamaha “Corona Warriors’ Camp”from June 8 ^th to June22 ^nd, along with special public awareness initiatives like “Thank you frontline warriors” movie featuring dealers, customers and employees, “Thank you” formation in manufacturing facility, sticker messaging campaign and a balloon signage campaign. The dealerships of the company have reopened in various cities and are operational under standard operating procedures.

Yamaha celebrates its HERITAGE during the 65th anniversary

~ Yamaha also pays tribute to the frontline workers who have enormously contributed towards the society during challenging times ~=

~ Yamaha Heritage of products, technologies and racing victories constitute the brand’s spirit of serving the society ~

Movie tribute: Yamaha salutes frontline warriors

Chennai, July 1^st, 2020: Yamaha Motor India (YMI) Group celebrated the 65th anniversary along with the global businesses under the Yamaha Motor Company (YMC) Ltd. with its HERITAGE of unique mobility solutions including two wheelers, ground breaking technologies and racing legacy. The company has planned various online and digital initiatives to recount the brand’s landmark successes of performance and innovation during the “Yamaha Day” celebrated globally on July 1 that could further help the current employees and management to cultivate “The Unique style of Yamaha”.

The brand’s motorcycle division that started in 1955 at Japan with the introduction of YA 1 had gradually rolled out some of the world’s best seller commuters and performance-driven motorcycles along the sidelines of ace technologies like 4 stroke, DOHC 5 valve engine and eventually setting outstanding records of racing championships. YMIG under its brand campaign “The Call of the Blue” has been driving the spirit of this HERITAGE with the help of a unique two-wheeler line up that are “exciting, stylish and sporty” and striking engagements and customer activities. Yamaha will run a host of customer activities on the digital space and will separately engage Yamaha employees in various craftwork initiatives to continue to transmit the brand’s uniqueness, thus redirecting from physical activities to digital initiatives as billions of people are grappling with the pandemic.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of companies said, “Yamaha’s Heritage is an outstanding tale of cutting through the constraints and develop world-class products and experiences. Since the beginning, Yamaha’s aim was to bring heart revving products and experiences that many would cherish in a world of routines and limits. The 65 ^th anniversary is when we showcase our heritage of uncompromising excellence of innovation and performance to the world and reiterate the brand’s continuous commitment towards the society in offering more exciting, stylish and sporty products. On this occasion, the brand in India has also decided to stand with the frontline warriors who have enormously contributed towards sustaining our society.”

The company has also endeavored to offer its tribute to the frontline warriors including medical fraternity, teams handling emergency, civil and essential services through a new campaign “Yamaha Salutes Frontline Warriors”. All two wheelers and four wheelers used by the employees along with the company’s transport would display the illustrative stickers in support of the campaign, a balloon signage will also being installed at OMR, Chennai near to the company head office while the teams at Yamaha’s Chennai plant have offered their support with the help of a unique vehicle formation saying ‘Thank You’. The company has also launched a Social Media campaign “Yamaha salutes frontline warriors” in which various employees from across pan India offices of the company along with dealers and customers can be seen to have come together to offer their support and thanks to the frontline warriors.

About Yamaha Motor India group of companies

Yamaha Motor made its initial foray into India in 1985 as a joint-venture. In August 2001, it became a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. entered into an agreement with YMC to become a joint-investor in India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM). IYM's manufacturing facilities comprise of 3 State-of-the-art plants at Faridabad (Haryana), Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The infrastructure at these plants support production of motorcycles and parts for the domestic as well as overseas markets.

YMC has established its subsidiaries - Yamaha Motor Research and Development India Pvt Ltd. (YMRI), Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. (YMIS) and Yamaha Motor India Pvt Ltd. (YMI) in India to independently support IYM in development, sales & marketing of its products and overall business planning & regional control respectively.

Presently, its product portfolio includes: YZF-R15 version 3.0 (155 cc) with ABS, MT-15 (155 cc) with ABS; Blue-Core Technology enabled models such as FZ 25 (249 cc) with ABS, FZ S 25 (249 cc) with ABS, FZ-S FI (Fuel-Injected, 149 cc) with ABS, FZ FI (Fuel-Injected, 149 cc) with ABS and UBS enabled scooters like Fascino 125 FI, Ray ZR 125 FI, Street Rally 125 FI; latest superbike MT-09 (847 cc) and YZF-R1 (998 cc).

Yamaha employees join the fight against COVID 19 by donating a day's salary

~ A total of Rs. 61.5 lakh collected through the donation  

~ Rs. 25 lakh each will be donated to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (Government of

Tamil Nadu) and Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund (Government of Uttar Pradesh)

~ Rs. 11.5 lakh will be donated to the PM Cares Fund

Mumbai/ Chennai, 9^th May 2020: India's leading two wheeler manufacturer, Yamaha Motor India Group (YMIG) announced today that its employees have donated a day’s salary from the April month on a voluntary basis in order to support the government in fighting the contingencies arising out of the COVID 19 pandemic in India. The permanent employees which includes both the white collar and blue collar employees as well as some trainees based at the three plant locations Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu), Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh), & Faridabad (Haryana), Corporate Office in Chennai and Area Offices across India donated a total of Rs. 61.5 lakh for this noble cause.  

As a responsible entity, Yamaha feels that in the current situation it is the moral responsibility of everyone to extend their support and make efforts to be a part of the government's preparation to work towards combating the global pandemic by bringing relief to millions of citizens through essentials, healthcare and charity. Out of the total donation of Rs. 61.5 lakh, Rs. 25 lakh each will be donated to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (Government of Tamil Nadu) and Chief Minister Distress Relief Fund (Government of Uttar Pradesh) and the remaining Rs. 11.5 lakh to the PM Cares Fund.

Mr. Takahiro Henmi, Executive Vice President, Yamaha Motor India has commented on the donation and said, "This is a global crisis and Yamaha's task as a global company is enormous. During such time what COVID 19 has prompted, Yamaha feels that it is important for everyone to stand united against the pandemic and come forward to support the government in winning this battle. I appreciate and also feel proud as our employees decided to join the global community in full spirit by voluntarily donating a day's salary. It will certainly help the government to fast track relief measures for the people of India. We will also continue to provide assistance to the government in the best way we can."

In the current circumstances, the company has taken all the necessary measures to support the government by closing its operations in India since the announcement of lockdown in the last week of March. Yamaha is fully committed to the health protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 threat and is regularly creating awareness among its stakeholders to ensure that they remain safe and healthy and continue adhering to the government guidelines.

About Yamaha Motor India group of companies

Yamaha Motor made its initial foray into India in 1985 as a joint venture. In August 2001, it became a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. entered into an agreement with YMC to become a joint-investor in India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM). IYM's manufacturing facilities comprise of 3 State-of-the-art plants at Faridabad (Haryana), Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The infrastructure at these plants support production of motorcycles and parts for the domestic as well as overseas markets.

YMC has established its subsidiaries - Yamaha Motor Research and Development India Pvt Ltd. (YMRI), Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. (YMIS) and Yamaha Motor India Pvt Ltd. (YMI) in India to independently support IYM in development, sales & marketing of its products and overall business planning & regional control respectively.

Presently, its product portfolio includes: YZF-R15 version 3.0 (155 cc) with ABS, MT-15 (155 cc) with ABS; Blue-Core Technology enabled models such as FZ 25 (249 cc) with ABS, FZ S 25 (249 cc) with ABS, FZ-S FI (Fuel-Injected, 149 cc) with ABS, FZ FI (Fuel-Injected, 149 cc) with ABS and UBS enabled scooters like Fascino 125 FI, Ray ZR 125 FI, Street Rally 125 FI; Superbike MT-09 (847 cc) and YZF-R1 (998 cc).

Yamaha Service and Warranty extension due to COVID 19 Pandemic

Date: March 29^th, 2020

Yamaha Motor India group of companies

Chennai

India Yamaha Motor (IYM), as a responsible company has always believed in prioritizing its customers and protecting their rights. Under the current circumstances, we feel that few of our customers may struggle to get their vehicles serviced on time or avail warranty benefits which may expire during country’s lock down situation.

Hence, as a part of our Yamaha Lifetime Quality Care approach, we would like to extend the benefits which were committed by us to our customers for an additional 60 days (i.e. till June-2020) from date of expiry as gratitude towards long lasting relationship with customers.

The following services will be extended:

•     Free service: Services expiring between 15-March-2020 to 15-April-2020, will be extended till June-2020

•     Normal warranty: Normal warranty expiring between 15-March-2020 to 15-April-2020 will be extended till June-20

•     Extended warranty: Expiring between 15-March-20 to 15-April-2020 will be extended till June-20

•     Annual maintenance contracts:  Expiring between 15-March-2020 to 15-April-2020 will be extended till June-20  

We have also informed our dealerships to ensure that these benefits are passed on to our customers smoothly.

We wish all our customers a healthy stay at home!!

Yamaha introduces YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS VI

~ The new YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS VI will sport rear radial tyre, side stand engine cut-off switch and dual horn as a standard offering ~ 

~ The racing blue variant will sport blue coloured wheels ~

Mumbai, December 09, 2019: At the backdrop of The Call of the Blue creating excitement through Yamaha products and experiences, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. announces the launch of YZF-R15 Version 3.0 (155 cc) in BS VI that will be available across all company dealerships of the country from the 3^rd week of December, 2019. After the company’s announcement in August 2019 to introduce the BS VI engine equipped two wheelers in India, today’s introduction of the YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS VI followed the first introduction of Yamaha BS VI vehicles that is, FZ FI (149 cc) and FZS FI (149 cc) in November this year. The new YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS VI will be available in 3 current colours – Racing Blue, Thunder Grey and Darknight, along with the Racing Blue variant standardizing blue coloured wheels. The Ex-Showroom Delhi begins from Rs. 145,300.

With a weight of 142 kgs, the new BS VI engine equipped YZF-R15 Version 3.0 gets ‘Side stand engine cut-off switch’, ‘Dual horn’ and ‘Radial tubeless tyre’ at the rear wheel. Such new features will be standardized in all variants of the YZF-R15 Version 3.0. Additionally, to perk up the sporty excitement of ‘The Call of the Blue’, the RACING BLUE colour variant gets ‘blue colour wheels’ that match with the racing excitement of the motorcycle. The new BS VI engine equipped YZF-R15 Version 3.0 has a 155 cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve engine that produces a power output of 18.6 PS at 10,000 rpm and a torque of 14.1 N.m at 8,500 rpm.

THUNDER GREY

RACING BLUE

DARKNIGHT

Models	Colour names	NEW price Rs. (EXSHWDEL)
YZF-R15 Version 3.0 (BS VI 155 cc)	RACING BLUE (with blue colour wheels)	145,900
	Thunder Grey	145,300
	Darknight	147,300

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India group of companies said, “Our commitment towards customers in India is underlined in exciting products and experiences of The Call of the Blue. Being a cult brand that grows refinement and a rage, Yamaha is thankful to the customers in India who have cultivated the passion of R15 with their high taste of sensation and performance. With Yamaha continuing to perk up track performances with the R series, the new YZF-R15 Version 3.0 with BS VI compliant engine and new features will be able to create optimum excitement in India in its respective category. Yamaha strived for optimum cost control for the new BS VI compliant YZF-R15 Version 3.0 and achieved to peg it around 3% higher along with new standard features, only to let the unrestrained excitement of R Series rev hearts.” 

About Yamaha Motor India group of companies

Yamaha Motor made its initial foray into India in 1985 as a joint-venture. In August 2001, it became a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. entered into an agreement with YMC to become a joint-investor in India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM). IYM's manufacturing facilities comprise of 3 State-of-the-art plants at Faridabad (Haryana), Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The infrastructure at these plants supports production of motorcycles and parts for the domestic as well as overseas markets.

YMC has established its subsidiaries - Yamaha Motor Research and Development India Pvt Ltd. (YMRI), Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd. (YMIS) and Yamaha Motor India Pvt Ltd. (YMI) in India to independently support IYM in development, sales & marketing of its products and overall business planning & regional control respectively. Presently, its product portfolio includes: Sports model YZF-R3 (321 cc) with ABS, YZF-R15 version 3.0 (155 cc) with ABS, MT-15 (155 cc) with ABS; Blue-Core Technology enabled models such as FZ 25 (249 cc) with ABS, Fazer 25 (249 cc) with ABS, FZ-S FI (Fuel-Injected, 149 cc) with ABS, FZ FI (Fuel-Injected, 149 cc) with ABS, Saluto (125 cc) with UBS, Saluto RX (110 cc) with UBS and UBS enabled scooters like Cygnus Ray ZR (113 cc), Fascino (113 cc), Cygnus Alpha (113 cc), Cygnus Ray Z (113 cc); latest superbike MT-09 (847 cc) and YZF-R1 (998 cc).

Yamaha Chairman's message on BS6 implementation

Motofumi Shitara

Chairman

Yamaha Motor India group of companies

Chennai, India

August 13, 2019

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd is committed to offer The Yamaha Uniqueness with its two wheelers through excitement, style and sportiness. Since 2018, the company is focusing to strengthen its market share in the premium segment of motorcycles and scooters. Additionally, the brand’s global expertise to offer technologically innovative mobility solutions that are also environment-friendly is brought onboard to support the company’s future growth in India.

Yamaha being a responsible manufacturer is always concerned about the environment & safety of our customers. Yamaha team is industriously working to live up to the company’s commitment and it is quite likely that the BS VI compatible Yamaha motorcycles & scooters will arrive in the market well before the recommended deadline of April 2020. To be precise, the company will rejig its line up with BS VIcompatible motorcycles and scooters in several phases starting as early as November 2019 for motorcycles and January 2020 with scooters. The hike in production cost for launching BS VI variants may impact the pricing of the two wheelers varying between10%-15% on average depending upon the product features. The company however, will standardizeoffsetting benefits in selected two wheeler models like ‘Side stand switch’.This feature prevents the engine to start till the side stand is withdrawn completely.Yamaha will continue to work towards providing innovative technologies & exciting products for the Indian market.