Yamaha India Bike Rallyists hit the road on 7th december

Mumbai, 7th December 09: Bollywood heartthrob, Ranbir Kapoor flagged off the Yamaha India Bike Rally, the first reality show by BIGADDA at the MMRDA Ground, in Mumbai today. Ranbir Kapoor came in full gusto to encourage the twenty finalists of the Yamaha India Bike Rally as they got ready to travel on Yamaha bikes over 4,500 km across 40 cities in 7 states in India for the next 21 days.

The rally will cover an extensive stretch across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in a time span of just 21 days. 20 finalists divided into 10 teams, each team consisting of 2 members will halt at a village or town (‘pit stops’) each day according to their route map.

The tasks at these stops have been designed to give participants local flavors and experiences, whether it is kite making in Gujarat, an orange harvesting festival in Nagpur, a cow milking contest in Gwalior, or a roti making competition at a dhaba en route from Delhi to Chandigarh.

All the participants will be equipped with Yamaha Bikes, Tata Photon internet connection, HP Mini, Canon products and Lee apparels that will help them feature their experiences through blogs, photos and videos on BIGADDA.com on a daily basis.

The first time rally received an overwhelming response from people across the country; with over 8,000 registrations. The finalists were selected after a gruelling round of auditions over the last few weeks in various centres. 13 young men and 7 women from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore and Ahmedabad have made it to the final twenty.

Commenting on IBR, Pankaj Dubey, National Business Head, India Yamaha Motor, said, “Yamaha has been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. Today, Yamaha offers innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. With the Yamaha India Bike Rally kick starting from today, the company sets in a new era of bike rally which caters to the aspirations of the young Indian bikers. We have taken up this idea with as much zeal as the contestants themselves and Bigadda added to this passion of bringing an opportunity to discover India with India’s very own biking enthusiast ready to make a mark on Yamaha Bikes.”

Shivanandan Pare, COO, Bigadda said, ‘This is the first time that a reality show has been launched on any social networking platform. At Bigadda, this is a moment of great pride, as it reinforces our faith in the social media boom that has taken over the country. IBR is a jambination of reality shows and social networking and we are confident of its success. This is a once in a lifetime experience for the twenty young participants as they hit the road on the state-of-the-art Yamaha bikes and we wish them the very best. I would also like to thank Ranbir Kapoor for coming to flag off and cheer the contestants and wish him the very best for his upcoming movie. You can look forward to Rocket Singh communities, blogs and contests on Bigadda in the next few weeks.”

The winning team will get Yamaha YZF-R15 and Fazer; First and Second Runner up and four other lucky online users will win YZF-R15, Fazer, FZ16, FZS and Gladiator SS. 5 million plus users of BIGADDA will get a chance to rate the contributions made by the bikers and the winner will be decided on the basis of the overall number of votes received on his or her blog posts, photos and videos.

Source: Yamaha Corporate News

Images: mastione.com

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Yes! Yamaha

For long I was wondering what is the meaning of this YES ! YAMAHA ? I had seen it everywhere in Yamaha advertisements. They even have a song by the name “Yes !Yamaha”, that can be downloaded as a ringtone.

I had a discussion over it with my friends and they came out with all theories like…

YES ! YAMAHA May be its something that shows excitement… Or… it means…..

YES !!!

I  OWN   a  YAMAHA

&

you DON’T !!!!!  🙂 🙂

Or it means……that  Yamaha is back in India with a  BANG!!

What do you guys think about the same ?  Please share…

 

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New R15-Next in Yamaha pipeline?

Yamaha R15

Yamaha India launched the mini super bike, Yamaha R-15 , a bike that brought an all new experiance for the Indian bikers. But still there were certain things about which the bikers were not happy.

If sources are to be believed Yamaha has taken note of those and and is in the process of upgrading the R15 with slight aesthetic changes.
Though not much is known about the technical aspects of this bike, there would be some cosmetic changes to it.The upgraded model may include split seat, rear LED tail lamp & some changes in the bike’s rear section also.

There is no confirmation of its launch but the company, some sources claim, has halted production of the existing version as it is about to bring in the new R15. May be we get a glimpse of this new Yamaha R-15 in the Auto Expo 2010. All YZF-R15 enthusiasts cross your fingers.

Recently I tried to confirm the above news. And sorry Guys for now its just a rumor. But yes we might have some news after Auto Expo 2010.

So if you are planning to buy Yamaha R15, please proceed  and do not wait for any new customized look. At least for now.

The Ex-Showroom Price of  Yamaha YZF-R15 is Rs. 97425.

Source:-  indianautosblog.com

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Yamaha Vmax:- The Return of a legend

As the new  Yamaha VMAX 2009 hits the Indian shores, we travel 24 years back in time to the genesis of the legend….

A quarter of a century ago, when cubic capacity ruled – Yamaha captured the true spirit of the time and revealed what over 23 years later has become perhaps the most legendry bike ever built, the V-Max. A class of its own, a class of muscle bound image and brutal acceleration.

In 1983, Akira Araki was appointed as the project leader for developing a die-hard muscle bike . He and two of his team members spent almost a month in USA to understand the culture and the market for such an outrageous concept. Soon, a team consisting of Akira Araki (Project Leader), Yasushi Ashihara (Engine Designer), Makoto Kurachi (Chassis Designer), Kentaro Yamamoto (Styling Designer) and an American freelance artist, John Reed sat down to get the first sketches of this concept in place. Nobody including the designers who saw their final product could have imagined that Yamaha V-max would last over two decades, but the fact is it has.

The mad acceleration rush and the deep growl of the V4 motor together offered crazy levels of thrill and excitement to the adrenaline junkies of the world. The V-max was fast and violent. The bike had Hooliganism stamped on it from front to rear. With its massive 1,198cc V4, 4-stroke, 4-valve DOHC engine kicking out 140PS, this radically-styled muscle bike became an instant legend which established itself as the definitive cult-bike. With around 100,000 units sold during its production run that spanned three decades, the original VMAX made history by being included in the Guggenheim Museum’s ‘Art of the Motorcycle’.

The first generation V-Max unveiled in 1985 remained largely unchanged for next twenty years albeit with minor upgrades like better brakes and improved suspension components to aid its infamous handling characteristics. The second generation model, known as Yamaha VMAX, was showcased in June, 2008 with an all-new 1,679cc V4 engine and lightweight diamond shaped aluminium chassis. The new 2009 VMAX successfully carried forward the design philosophy of its predecessor but with a more mental powerplant and equally competent cycle parts to give the new bike respectable handling and dynamic ability.

From the hand-polished aluminium air intakes to the four black mufflers, the VMAX shouts power and adrenaline. The beast’s acceleration sensation intensified to the max thanks to Yamaha’s cutting-edge developed electronics technologies YCC-I (Yamaha Chipped Controlled Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle).

There has never been anything to beat it since 1985…until now…by Yamaha V-max 2009. The rebirth of a legend , a mega-muscle bike with drag-strip acceleration for the biggest adrenaline kick on the street.

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Official Release of Limited Edition of FAZER, FZ-16 and FZ-S

Yamaha Motor India launches the Limited Edition of their naked bikes FZ-S, FZ-16 and Fazer as FZ-S limited Edition, FZ-16 Limited Edition and Fazer limited Edition.

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO, Yamaha India Motor Pvt ltd.,  said,  today, Yamaha is offering innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. The limited edition of high demand model Fazer & FZ series is in line with this strategy. Also with the festive season round the corner, we expect limited editions to be an instant hit amongst biking enthusiasts”.

Talking about Yamaha’s association with John Abraham as its brand ambassador Mr. Tsuji added, “John is a passionate biker himself and fits the brand Yamaha. We are upbeat about John’s association with Yamaha and confident that it will catapult the concept of biking in India to a new level.”

The main visible change of the new Limited Edition bike is new white shade in combination of black with all new silver finish alloy wheels. These  Available in special paint scheme with white alloys and a dash of blue, only 3000 models of these special editions bikes will be produced. The Special edition FZ-16 is priced at Rs. 66,500, while the FZ-S and the Fazer special edition models are priced Rs. 68,500 and Rs. 73,500, respectively. (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

official site  FZ-S  White Version

official site FZ-16  White Version

official site FAZER  White Version

Fazer Limited Edition

FZ-S Limited Edition

FZ-16 Limited Edition

SOURCE :- Yamaha

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Yamaha launches Legendary Super-bike VMAX

Taking biking in India to a different echelon with astonishing performance and revolutionary muscular styling, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. unveiled this  legendary flagship muscle bike Yamaha VMAX on 16th September 2009.

The adrenalin pumping excitement was palpable with the presence of Bollywood hunk and Yamaha’s brand ambassador in India, John Abraham, a passionate biker himself.With the launch of  Yamaha VMAX, the Japanese bike major is all set to provide Indian riders a chance to experience true ‘Art of Engineering’, which lies at the heart of Yamaha’s creations.

Powering the new Yamaha VMAX is an all-new 1,679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 65 degree V4 engine. The rear suspension is a link-type Monocross system which is fully adjustable for outstanding grip on the road. With all this brute engine force, the new Yamaha VMAX delivers an unforgettable combination of innovation and acceleration. Yamaha VMAX will be available in Metallic Black color at an Ex-showroom price (Delhi) of Rs. 20,00,000/- at select Yamaha showrooms across the country.

Yamaha VMax is the most expensive bike so far launched in India. Notwithstanding this steep price, which can buy a premium luxury car, the company has already got nine bookings and hopes to close the year with 25.

John Abraham and Yamaha V-Max

John Abraham and Yamaha V-Max

Keep checking out this space for more news on V-.Max

For more details :- Yamaha V-Max

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Sachin Tendulkar gets the stylish Yamaha bike.

All praises for the “Men in blue” for beating New Zealand with six wickets in the second match of the Compaq Cup tri-series. Applauding for the same Yamaha motor India mentioned Sachin Tendulkar as the  Yamaha FZ Most Stylish Player of the Match and has very recently presented him with its Yamaha FZ-16, as an award to his performance during the match.

This is the first association of the brand with a cricket tournament and it is buoyant about the response from the people towards the bike which has been displayed at the venue of cricket matches.

Sachin is reckoned as one of the most complete batsman the game has seen, favorite of the crowds and exuberates immense style. Yamaha bikes personify style too.  FZ-16 has a ‘Don’t Mess with Me’ attitude which takes attention away from others on the road as it makes its personality felt.

According to Yamaha India’s press release, “FZ-16 overflows with dynamism and originality. The FZ- 16 overflows with dynamsim and its running performance brims with thrust that overpowers all others with its unprecedented torque.  Also known as the  ‘Lord of the Streets‘, FZ16 is designed and engineered with the potential for active and even aggressive enjoyment of around-town street riding. In conclusion  FZ 16 reflects visual expression of performance.”

If you are thinking about getting  Yamaha FZ-16  “The Lord of the Street “, then perhaps it is the best time too. With discount offers and finance offers being given by Yamaha for the currently running festive season of September and October. Makes it appropriate for buying these beauties which are truly the Owner’s Pride.

For viewing details of Yamaha Discounts click here.

Special site- Yamaha FZ-16

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Dis diwali Grab Discounts and special gifts from Yamaha for all models.

Diwali scheme

Good news for all you guys who want to buy a Yamaha bike. Be it one of their old models like  Crux or one of their high CC bikes like MT01 or one of their latest bikes like Fazer,  Yamaha is offering a cash discount of upto Rs. 3001 on all the models.

Buy any model and you will get a Scratch Card that will contain the discount. The discount can be of  Rs.1001,  Rs. 2001 or  Rs. 3001.

Other then discounts, Yamaha is also sponsoring a THAILAND TRIP for TEN CUSTOMERS.  So  if your luck is working great who knows you might become one of the TEN lucky customers to win  a THAILAND TRIP  in the Scratch Card.

The Scratch cards contain nothing else then the three discount amounts and a THAILAND TRIP. So there is a WIN WIN WIN situation in any case.

So hurry and get discounts on any Yamaha model or win a THAILAND TRIP under this Yamaha Festive Season Offer that is already running since 1 st September.

For more details :- Yamaha Offers

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FZ- Series limited Edition

A glimpse of the limited edition versions of the FZ-Series (FZ-16, FZ-S, Fazer)  to be launched by Yamaha.

These pics have been taken in some Yamaha Service Station (Kerela).  The limited Edition bikes are priced marginally higher then the already available models of FZ-16, FZ-S , Fazer in the market and are said to be out after the mid of this month.

Keep coming back to get any latest Official news on these limited versions from Yamaha.

Visit special Yamaha Fazer site  here.

Visit special Yamaha FZ-S site  here

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Rejected / Corrupted Pics in Yamaha Photo-Contest

Official mail regarding the pics that were either rejected or corrupted while being uploaded to Yamaha Photo Contest. I hope it helps most of the participants who have not received this mail from Yamaha Guys.
Do not forget that this is the last week for Yamaha Photo-Contest.  The contest closes this 31st August ’09

Rejected / Corrupted Pics in Photo Contest

Click  here to visit Yamaha Photo-Contest

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