Indian-made Yamaha motorcycles, the FZ-S and YZF-R15 have started selling in a showroom in Saigon, Vietnam. Yamaha has begun exporting these bikes manufactured at Yamaha’s Faridabad plant in Haryana. This move is a sign of Yamaha’s healthy operations in India.

India Yamaha Motor has recorded an impressive 17% growth in its monthly sales. The company sold 25,033 bikes in India and abroad in the month of May, 2010. Of that 17,614 units has been sold in India and the rest in all foreign markets like Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The company also recorded a healthy YoY sales growth of 4% for the month of May.

Koji Arai, Director and Chief Sales Officer, India Yamaha Motor-

We have been receiving a tremendous response from Indian and overseas markets across all product segments. We are impressed with the response we are receiving for the entry-level YBR 110 and refreshed FZ16 and FZ-S deluxe segment bikes, which have helped increase our sales numbers

Bikes like the FZ-S and YZF-R15 are both affordable and sporty, this has made it a tremendous hit among youngsters in developing markets.

Yamaha YZF-R15 specifications

Engine: 149.8 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, SOHC, single-cylinder
Power: 17 PS
Torque: 15 N·m
Transmission: 6-speed
Brakes (Front / Rear): Hydraulic, single disc / Hydraulic, single disc
Suspension (F/ R ): Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Tires (F / R ): Tubeless (80/90-17 / 100/80-17)
Fuel Capacity: 12 lt
Dry Weight: 120 kg
Colors: Yamaha Blue, Midnight Black, Sunset Red, Impact Yellow, Competition White.

Yamaha FZ specifications

Engine: 153cc, Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Power: 14PS
Torque: 14 N.m
Transmission: 5-speed
Brakes (Front / Rear): Hydraulic single disc / drum
Suspension (F/ R ): Telescopic / Monocross
Tires (F / R ): Tubeless (100/80-17 / 140/60-R17)
Fuel Capacity: 12 lt
Dry Weight: 126 kg
Colors: Lava Red, Midnight Black, Flaming Orange, Sport Electric Blue, Black Cyber Green, Yellow Streak, Silver Tech

Source: Vnexpress, Ptinews