Two concept motorcycles from Yamaha called the Yamaha SZ and Yamaha YBR were on display at the 2010 auto expo. These two bikes if launched would be targeted at the commuter segment. While the YBR looked pretty simple the SZ is the one to watch out for.

Although these are just concept bikes and no details regarding the technical specs are out or their launch time frame for that matter, we have a strong feeling that these two bikes will be the next launches from Yamaha for 2010.

The YBR looked somewhat like a 100cc bike whereas the SZ can have a slightly more powerful engine, perhaps in the 125cc range. One thing which I noticed was none of them had front disc brakes meaning these will be low capacity commuters.

The SZ looked stylish with useful features like tachometer incorporated in the console. The YBR on the other hand looked like a sibling to the Yamaha Alba.

Believing what Yamaha officials said at the expo, the commuter section would be an area of focus in the coming years and these two bikes gives us a hint that Yamaha has already started working in this direction.

With Honda doing pretty well with their CBF Stunner in the 125cc segment and their latest launch the 110cc CB Twister is also is a topic of discussion these days, Yamaha would not want to be left behind in the commuter section and would definitely come up with an answer to these two bikes from Honda. I hope that the year 2010 does not turn out to be the year of commuter bikes, as Yamaha is not the brand you would associate with a puny thing designed for high mileage.