New Yamaha R15 coming on this September 2011

New Yamaha R15 ( 2011) coming on 6th September

 

The leading Japanese automaker Yamaha is all set to launch its much awaited New  Yamaha R15 2011 model in the Indian market. Industry sources confirm that the company has invited media and dealers to attend the launching ceremony of the all new latest Yamaha R15 model on this September 2011.

It has been a year since the company is testing and developing the R15 model as per the Indian conditions. The model has been spotted testing a number of times in recent months and pictures of the bike have been shared on online blogs and portals many times.

It remains to be seen that what price tag Yamaha decides launch for the new  Yamaha R15 model as so far there has been no word from the company’s side regarding the pricing of the bike in the country. However, it is widely speculated that the company will price the new  Yamaha R15 very competitively, much lesser than the price segment of its 250cc bikes like Honda CBR.

The new bike looks promising considering the bold looks and attractive graphics reveled in the recent spy pictures. Besides an improved and eye catching styling, the major attractions of the new Yamaha R15 include New Design Alloy Wheels, New rear design with tyre hugger, new R15 Badge on Exhaust, Improved Faring, Wider Tyres, Again Yamaha is going to rock on india roads with all new yahama r 15 2011 

 YAMAHA R15 New 2011

Upcoming Bikes in India

Suzuki GW250

Suzuki has confirmed their plans to launch the naked bike GW250 in India. Here, the Suzuki GW250 will be positioned against other 250 cc bikes such as the Honda CBR250R and the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Photo: The latest 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R, which would come to India in 2011

Looking at the successful sales of the Ninja 250R in 2010, Bajaj is confident of bringing in the bike’s bigger sibling, the 650R. Within a year of its launch 1,000 Ninja 250R bikes have been sold despite the price tag of Rs. 3 lakh on road. This shows there is a healthy demand for premium motorcycles in the country. Related: Kawasaki Ninja 560R launch in India

We aren’t sure if Bajaj is going to assemble the Ninja 650R or import it as a CBU (completely built unit). Expect the price of the Ninja 650R to be anywhere between Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 7.5 lakh, depending on how it is to be made. The Kawasaki Ninja 650R should hit Bajaj Probiking showrooms by 2011 end.

Engine: 650 cc
Power: 70 bhp
Torque: 66 Nm
Price: Rs. 5.5 lakh (estimated)

Orphiro Electric Motorcycle Cruiser Concept

As with all concepts, whether they’re cars or motorcycles, there’s no certainty that the models will ever hit the production block. It all depends on how the market sees it and how much interest it receives. For some, it becomes such a hit that the demand immediately calls for supplies. Other times, though, the concept is left largely at that.

For the Orphiro Electric Motorcycle Cruiser Concept, the truth arguably lies somewhere in between. Coming from the Netherlands, the Orphiro is described as a bare wide-body electric cruiser that features a bobber-style seat and wire spokes. It also has an electric battery that comes with a top speed of 75 mph and a battery range of around 60 miles, making it ideal for short joy rides and less so for cross-country treks.

According to Orphiro, the bike "combines all ideals when it comes to new motorcycling: fully electric, fast loading and one with nature. An enormous acceleration power, a lovely cruising speed and a range that covers all work-living distances easily.”

As it stands now, Orphiro is looking at launching the bike sometime in the next few months at a price of €49,000, which is around $70,000 based on current exchange rates.

It’s got some potential, but for that kind of money, we’d probably just opt for something that’s already established a name for itself in the industry. Paying that much for a ’concept’ sounds like a bad investment.