Yamaha Motor India group chairman Motofumi Shitara conveyed that a team of experts in Japan is focusing on developing an EV platform for India and other markets in the world. "We already have a dedicated team at our Japan Headquarters, working on an all-new electric vehicle platform for India and other global markets," he was quoted by PTI.

He also informed that the brand has been working with Gogoro and has been manufacturing electric vehicles in Taiwan for the last two years. “So, the technology and the expertise to develop and manufacture EV models are in already in place," he added.

Coming to the India chapter, Shitara informed that there lies significant challenges coming to investing here. "Currently, there are bigger challenges related to investments and this can't be addressed unless the Indian government lays down a clear road map and a stable policy," he said.

He also stressed that common people can only accept EVs if there is proper availability of charging stations, battery production, and swapping infrastructure. "So once all the aforementioned factors are addressed by the government, we will not only introduce but also manufacture EV models in India. Whether a separate investment will be made or not is something we will update you about, closer to the transition," Shitara was quoted as saying.

Yamaha also recently launched Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter. This is the company's first step towards entering the EV space in the Indian market.

The Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid comes with an electric power assist. Shitara added it is just one of many technological advancements and milestones in the field of electric mobility by Yamaha.

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Are you an FZ series fan? Do you like the wide tyres and muscular tanks and how it perfectly corners the turnings? FZ V3.0 could be your next dream bike with the technologies that are a step forward and designed like never before.

New styling

The bikes obtain an efficient body but maintain the sharp and muscular summary of the FZ series. A wider front-end posture is an outcome of wider panels and side coverings around the tank. The front-end of the tank also supports a faux air vent-like grille structure. The motorcycles also drop their split seat arrangement for a single unit that is larger and better lengthened than before. Also, large one-piece aluminum grab handle to pillion comfort is a new accessory that it gets. Rider comfort gets enhanced on the new bikes too, as Yamaha has also decided to use a new handlebar that’s a little bit raised compared to the previous model’s and will allow for a more erect riding position. The switchgear and dual-cable throttle also appear to be taken from the FZ25. Priory, the FZ series last received an update over four years ago. However, an aspect that is omitted out on an update is the powertrain.

Powerplant

Both bikes endure being powered by the same engine on the second generation restatements of the bike. The 149cc, air-cooled, two-valve, single-cylinder motor makes 13.2hp at 8,000rpm and 12.8Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. The previous-generation FZ was one of the lightest motorcycles in its class but happens to categorized as the least powerful. However, with an increased kerb weight of 137kg (132 kg before), the FZ no longer has the weight benefit it earlier did and has the lowest power-to-weight ratio in its segment.

Belongs to the tradition

In case you were speculating the differences between the FZ and the FZS are – the S variant has a belly pan while the old version of FZ doesn't. The FZS also has chrome-finished outlines on the faux air intake-like vents on the tank, giving the bike a more sophisticated exterior. Apart from these other slight differences are made. The only other thing that sets the two bikes spaced out is the color options. The new FZ is available in two color schemes – Metric Black and Racing Blue – while the FZS comes in three colors – Matt Black, Dark Matt Blue and Grey, and Cyan Blue. A piece of good news for the avid matte color fans.

Features

The most noteworthy apprise is the accumulation of a Bosch single-channel ABS unit. The bikes also obtain a new LCD instrument cluster that has now gone from a positive mode LCD to a negative mode one. This means that light colored letters appear on a darker background instead of the opposite, as observed in the older version of this bike. The new LED headlight is redolent as one of the features we can see in FZ25, hopefully, provides a higher beam. The addition of ABS allows the FZ and FZS to comply with the upcoming mandatory ABS norms that come into effect from April 1, 2019.

 

 

There is still some time left for the launch of FZ V3.0 in Nepal. Take your time and seize the opportunity!

Yamaha is unveiling one new model after another as part of its strategy to increase its market share in the South Asian market. Yamaha has started to bring new motorcycles by making a series in that.

After the success of Yamaha's FZ series, the MT series brought to India has also started doing good business. The MT-15, which has come to Nepal as a premium motorcycle, is doing good business. With its success, the company is preparing to launch other models under the MT series.

Yamaha has been selling MT-125, MT-15, MT-03, MT-09 models in the MT series.

The introduction price of MT in Nepal starts from Rs 459,900.

The model MT-03, which the company is going to start selling with the Indian market at the center, has been given a 321 cc engine. As for the specs, the engine of MT-03 delivers 41.4 PS of power and 29.6 Nm of torque.

Priced at the same price as Yamaha's R3, this motorcycle is given double channel ABS. All the lights used in MT-03 are LED. The Yamaha R3 is priced at Rs 9,24,900 in Nepal.

The Yamaha MT-03 has 37mm KYB upside down difference on the front and spring rated preload-adjustable on the rear. For safety, 298 mm disc brakes are provided at the front and 220 mm at the rear.

Given the fully digital instrument cluster, this motorcycle is expected to be the special choice of the youth. The company is expected to launch it in the Indian market by the last quarter of 2020. Probably this motorcycle will also come to the Nepali market.

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