Yamaha at 2016 Auto Expo: Launches Ray-ZR

Update: Yamaha has unveiled new Ray-ZR at 2016 Auto Expo, which features a new styling along with an optional front disc brake. Read More

Out of the several Japanese two-wheeler manufacturers, Yamaha is one such giant to which almost every auto enthusiast in the country looks forward to. The Japanese automaker is known for its powerful and technology driven machines. Valentino Rossi riding a Yamaha in Moto GP adds to the love and engagement the company enjoys with the young bike enthusiasts. Riding on the success of R3 in the Indian market, Yamaha has a strong portfolio to be presented at the upcoming mega event. With just a few days left for the grand Asian motor show - Auto Expo, the vehicle manufacturers are all set to display their pipelines. The auto portals, on the other hand, are working vigorously day and night in providing the first updates of the event. Keeping this philosophy, team BikeDekho too, has served its readers with every aspect of the show and have offered a sneak peek of every two-wheeler that is likely to make its way at the event. Let’s see what the company has in store to display to its audience.

Cygnus Ray-ZR

Yamaha India began its 2016 Auto Expo line-up with the unveiling of the Cygnus Ray-ZR, an update on its existing Yamaha Ray-Z model. This new model comes in two variants, with the new addition being the option of a single disc-brake at the front.

MT-03

After the recent launch of YZF-R3 in India, Yamaha is ready to bring its stripped version MT-03 in the country. The company has opted for the 2016 Auto Expo to be the platform for the showcase of this attractive street fighter. The difference between the R3 and the MT-03 can be easily spotted as Yamaha has removed the front fairing, twin headlight setup and the single piece handlebar. Both the machines share the same engine specifications such as a 321cc, 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin engine that churns out a maximum power of 41.03bhp and a peak torque of 30Nm mated to a 6-speed transmission. The MT-03 is a pure class in terms of looks and has a prominent visual appeal to gather the fans at the Yamaha stand on the venue.

2. MT-10

The next in the offering by Yamaha is the MT-10, the naked version of the YZF-R1. After taking the covers off this machine at EICMA, Milan, the company will be showcasing this bike in the upcoming event to be held in Delhi. The MT-03 will come equipped with a 998cc engine, which is similar to the R1. Though, confirmation regarding the power output of this model has not been given by the company, but the maximum power of this bike is expected to be somewhere between 165-150bhp. Other features to grab the eyeballs would be the delta box framing, three riding modes and the electronic package. Also, the MT-10 will be offered equipped with KYB 43mm USD front forks and a link type KYB mono-suspension at the rear.

3. M-Slaz

Another surprise from the company could be the M-Slaz. Presently, this bike is being sold in the Thailand market and is expected to announce its arrival in Indian two-wheeler industry at the Auto Expo. Yamaha is expected to change its name to MT for the Indian market, which will make this machine part of the lineup of MT series. Also, this bike is inspired from the company’s YZF-R15 in terms of hardware and the engine specs. With few updates from the R15, the M-Slaz would have USD front forks, thicker rubber and thorny styling and it will produce a maximum power of 16.76bhp and a peak torque of 15Nm. For the Indian market, the M-Slaz aka MT would come equipped with a higher displacement of 200cc, which is more than the current Thai variant of 150cc.

4. R1-S

This muscular beast by Yamaha is a faired version of the MT-10. To make the portfolio stronger, the company is geared up to bring this bike at the upcoming Auto Expo. Though speculations are that the engine specifications of this new bike are almost similar to the MT-10, but the confirmation in this regards along with the other details will be revealed by the company only at the launch event. Yamaha updated this bike on its US website few months back, which states that it will miss out the quick-shifter but would have traction control unit with Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU). According to the Indian website of Yamaha, the R1 will be equipped with 998cc, liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 16 valves engine that produces a maximum power of 197.26bhp@ 13,500rpm and a peak torque of 112.4Nm @ 11,500 rpm mated to a 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch. However, as now the website only displays the details of the R1, but we will update the details of the R1-S as soon the company reveals it at the expo.

5. Nozza

Apart from focusing only on motorcycles, the company is also eyeing the scooter segment . The most awaited Nozza by Yamaha that was rumoured to be launched in mid-2015 is finally making its way in the country at the Auto Expo. The Indian website of Yamaha has not been updated with any details of this two-wheeler, but the scooter is expected to fall in the 125cc displacement category. Yamaha Nozza is most likely to get 125cc, air-cooled motor, which is powered by a fuel injection system and is expected to produces a mileage of 54kmpl.