To further strengthen its presence in the fast-growing scooter segment, Yamaha Motor Co. has trademarked the NMax design for India. The NMax is a 155cc scooter that is expected to be introduced in India soon. Yamaha has been focusing on introducing performance bikes and at the same even introducing commuter bikes too. The Saluto is its attempt to make it large in the 125cc segment.
Yamaha Motor India, at present, has four scooters in its portfolio including Fascino, Alpha, Ray and Ray-Z. The Fascino is a 113cc scooter that has been introduced to attract those who are looking for affordable, yet trendy scooters. The 155cc NMax is expected to be one of the first to come to India.
It will be powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke 155cc engine that produces about 15bhp of power and 14Nm of maximum torque. This engine will come mated to a CVT (continuously variable transmission). According to sources, the NMax will be launched around mid-2016.
This is modern-day scooter with 13-inch wheels, front and rear disc brakes, smoked headlamp. Yamaha will be showcasing these scooters at the upcoming 2016 Auto Expo to get an opinion of the Indian audience. Yamaha wants to sell 1.2 million annual units by 2017. Hence, it will also be introducing a new 100cc motorcycle too in FY17.
Source: Economic Times
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