These Yamaha vehicles have become costlier in India
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Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has announced a price-hike on several of its two-wheelers in India, including the Fascino 125 Hybrid scooter as well as the FZS-FI V3, FZ-FI V3, and YZF R15 V3 motorbikes.
The increase in price ranges from Rs. 2,000-2,500 and is likely due to the rising input costs and inflationary conditions induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are more details.
Vehicle #1
Yamaha Fascino 125 Hybrid: Now starts at Rs. 72,000
The Yamaha Fascino 125 Hybrid has become costlier by Rs. 2,000.
It sits on an underbone chassis and features an all-LED lighting arrangement, alloy wheels, and a Bluetooth-enabled analog instrument console.
The scooter draws power from a 125cc engine that produces 8hp/10.3Nm and is paired with a Smart Motor Generator System.
It is offered in both disc and drum brake variants.
Vehicle #2
Yamaha FZ-FI V3: Now starts at Rs. 1,07,200
The prices of Yamaha FZ-FI V3 have been increased by Rs. 2,500.
It gets a wide handlebar, a 13-liter fuel tank, an upswept exhaust, and has a kerb weight of 135kg.
The two-wheeler is powered by a 149cc engine that churns out 12.2hp/13.3Nm. Rider's safety is taken care of by disc brakes on both the wheels, along with single-channel ABS.
Vehicle #3
Yamaha FZS-FI V3: Now starts at Rs. 1,10,700
The Yamaha FZS-FI V3 has received a price-hike of Rs. 2,500.
It offers an aggressive design with a muscular fuel tank, an upswept exhaust, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a digital instrument panel.
The bike runs on a 149cc engine that delivers 12.2hp/13.3Nm. It is equipped with disc brakes on both the wheels along with single-channel ABS for safety.
Vehicle #4
Yamaha YZF R15 V3: Now starts at Rs. 1,56,600
Yamaha YZF R15 V3 bike has become dearer by Rs. 2,000.
It sits on a deltabox chassis and houses a digital instrument console, an LED setup for lighting, telescopic forks on the front, and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.
The motorcycle is fueled by a 155cc mill that generates 18.3hp/14.1Nm. There are disc brakes on both the wheels for the rider's safety.