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Yamaha introduces Vintage Edition in FZS FI with Bluetooth Connectivity

New Delhi: More than ten years ago in India, a motorcycle offering the punch of performance & economy from Yamaha cemented the way for refined engine and smooth power delivery as the centerpiece of ‘the thrill of riding’. Yamaha FZ in the 150-cc category personified as ‘lord of the streets’ with its stylish looks & comfort has developed a new class of performance motorcycle in the country.

In order to further cast the strong legacy of the FZ brand in a striking frame, Yamaha today introduced the “Vintage edition” for the FZ brand enthusiasts of the country. A mix of both worlds, Style & Technology, the Vintage edition of FZS-FI is ready to boost the iconic style quotient of Yamaha in India. The Vintage edition of FZS-FI in India gets the same Style & DNA of the FZ brand. Apart from the timeless vintage graphics that augment its iconic legacy, a new leather finish single piece two level seat will further add to its styled-up antiquity. The new Vintage edition of FZS-FI will also have the latest introduced features like Bluetooth Connectivity “Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X” Application for various utilities.

FZS-FI ABS Vintage edition will be priced at Rs. 1,09,700/- (Ex-Showroom Delhi). The new variant will be available at all the authorized Yamaha Dealerships from the 1st week of December 2020.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of companies said, “We are committed to offer better motorcycling experiences to the customers in India. Today we have introduced the Vintage edition in our FZS-FI variant with smart features like Bluetooth connectivity. We will continue to bring more such excitement for the biking enthusiasts in future, eventually as we rev up the entire line up of our motorcycles.”

Yamaha’s hike in sales for 3 consecutive months

Yamaha Motor India group of companies announced that the total sales have increased by 17% to 63052 units in the month of September 2020 compared to 53727 units in September 2019. The company has been reporting growth in its sales volumes consecutively over the past 3 months, following the lifting of the COVID-led lockdown. With a strong focus in 2020, Yamaha has registered a 4.3% growth in July 2020 compared to July 2019, and 14.8% growth in August 2020 with respect to August 2019.

Yamaha is also hopeful that the festive season sales would be good and expects October to better than September, with another record month for sales volume. The company expects overall demand to grow during the festival seasons starting from Nava Ratri and onward to Diwali and Christmas, and in order to further intensify the excitement, Yamaha will also be offering attractive finance schemes for its new 125 cc FI scooters in specific markets during the festive season which includes low down payment options.

  2019 IYM domestic 2020 IYM domestic % growth
July 47918 units 49989 units 4.3%
August 52706 units 60505 units 14.8%
September 53727 units 63052 units 17%

The current line-up of Yamaha BS-VI model consists of scooters in the 125 cc category (Fascino, Ray ZR and Ray ZR Street Rally) with advanced safety features and technologies offered in a wide range of stylish and sporty models, and the sporty motorcycles in 150 cc (R15 Version 3.0 & MT-15 in 155 cc, FZ FI & FZS FI Version 3.0) and 250 cc categories (FZ 25 and the new FZS 25 ) offering Yamaha’s popular excitement of adventure, superior controls and refined power delivery.