Yamaha to bring R1, MT-01 superbikes: Edit: Now launched at 10.5 lakhs

IronWolf · 10th July 2007, 00:09

Its an ad which just flys by, very few would actually catch it and think why would these ads be running.

I hope the bikes do well, cause that will create good vibe in the market for boys at Kawa and Suzuki to also jump into the 500+cc range of bikes.

What I really would like is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R - 636cc which won the MasterBike award.

Best part is 600s are almost as fast as the litre bikes in the 1/4 drag.

What they lack is top end speeds of 280+km which we in India could really not use anyway.

An Agile Kawa ZX6R or Honda CBR600RR, R6, GSX600, is all I what ............ manufacturers ?? Listening???

v1p3r · 10th July 2007, 00:27

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

What I really would like is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R - 636cc which won the MasterBike award.

Best part is 600s are almost as fast as the litre bikes in the 1/4 drag.

What they lack is top end speeds of 280+km which we in India could really not use anyway.

An Agile Kawa ZX6R or Honda CBR600RR, R6, GSX600, is all I what ............ manufacturers ?? Listening???

Just you try riding something that produces peak power at 12000 rpm in BLR traffic.

highwayblaze · 10th July 2007, 02:20

I really hope this news is true. Other mfg's may then follow suit and have a whopping big price tag of 15~ lakhs. I'll still buy one

IronWolf · 10th July 2007, 02:22

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Just you try riding something that produces peak power at 12000 rpm in BLR traffic.

Very true.. however best time and place to see bangy super bikes is Sunday morning airport road. Minimal traffic. Try taking anything other than a indian bike on bangalore roads.. Stress and high chance of heart attack. Thats why I stick to my RX during peak hours. For me even a car let alone any exotic bike is only for weekend driving / riding and not for daily use.

crazydiablo · 10th July 2007, 04:14

I would love to see one of the naked bikes in india. Something like a SV650 is more than enough for me.

Never seen an MT01 in the showroom here. Another surprise is the R6S which sells in US. This is basically the 2005 R6 without all the fancy stuff of the new R6. The riding position is less extreme than the new one, more low end torque. Something that u can actually think of riding regularly. They should bring this to India, ofcourse its not new, and hence less of bragging factor.

bikefreak · 10th July 2007, 15:55

Another news article to keep our hopes alive

Car to jostle for space with super bikes-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

Rtech · 10th July 2007, 16:00

Siiigh! Every month they say "next month"! This is getting to be one loooooong month!

But...my ream bike in early 2008? That's the GSXR1000 incase you're wondering.

scooby05 · 10th July 2007, 17:18

Why isnt one of them bringing in the Trike for a niche market strategy!!

IronWolf · 10th July 2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Why isnt one of them bringing in the Trike for a niche market strategy!!

A trike in India? I think there is a custom made one in punjab somewhere with a Gypsy engine.

I think the market needs to take baby steps and get some superbikes first.. then maybe a trike. Also I dont think any of the big japs make a Trike.

Most Trikes in the US are custom builds.

iraghava · 10th July 2007, 21:16

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Why isnt one of them bringing in the Trike for a niche market strategy!!

For the one customer in Mumbai

BunnyPunia · 9th August 2007, 09:57

11,50,000 bucks is what we will pay for the R1

Confirmed news : see The Hindu Business Line : Yamaha to roll out premium bikes in November

rishibravo · 9th August 2007, 11:28

Damn thats to steep. There goes my dream to buy a super bike

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Originally Posted by BunnyPunia

11,50,000 bucks is what we will pay for the R1

Confirmed news : see The Hindu Business Line : Yamaha to roll out premium bikes in November

Rtech · 9th August 2007, 11:53

Hmm. Sadly what I heard came true. 28,000$ for an R1 is just too steep. However, I am sure there will be a decent response to the bike. There would be quite a few willing to shell out an additional 2 lakhs for peace of mind, warranty, loan facility and totally clean paperwork.

And the prices of grey imports would drop a bit now as well. Which would affect the prices of the used bikes, which in turn is good for us who can't fork out the moolah for a new one.

speedy · 9th August 2007, 12:23

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Originally Posted by BunnyPunia

11,50,000 bucks is what we will pay for the R1

Confirmed news : see The Hindu Business Line : Yamaha to roll out premium bikes in November

if this price is true i'm getting myself one for sure. i could also get myself another second hand superbike of lesser caliber like a 600 for everyday rideing to work.

black12rr · 9th August 2007, 12:24

Damn

, how about launch discount of 40 % of the price tag .
Yamaha India,you still have not learnt lessons .

10th July 2007, 00:09	#61
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Its an ad which just flys by, very few would actually catch it and think why would these ads be running. I hope the bikes do well, cause that will create good vibe in the market for boys at Kawa and Suzuki to also jump into the 500+cc range of bikes. What I really would like is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R - 636cc which won the MasterBike award. Best part is 600s are almost as fast as the litre bikes in the 1/4 drag. What they lack is top end speeds of 280+km which we in India could really not use anyway. An Agile Kawa ZX6R or Honda CBR600RR, R6, GSX600, is all I what ............ manufacturers ?? Listening???
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highwayblaze BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago/Mumbai/Pune Posts: 771 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I really hope this news is true. Other mfg's may then follow suit and have a whopping big price tag of 15~ lakhs. I'll still buy one
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crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	I would love to see one of the naked bikes in india. Something like a SV650 is more than enough for me. Never seen an MT01 in the showroom here. Another surprise is the R6S which sells in US. This is basically the 2005 R6 without all the fancy stuff of the new R6. The riding position is less extreme than the new one, more low end torque. Something that u can actually think of riding regularly. They should bring this to India, ofcourse its not new, and hence less of bragging factor.
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bikefreak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 276 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Another news article to keep our hopes alive Car to jostle for space with super bikes-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 369 Times View My Garage	Siiigh! Every month they say "next month"! This is getting to be one loooooong month! But...my ream bike in early 2008? That's the GSXR1000 incase you're wondering.
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scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,146 Thanked: 194 Times	Why isnt one of them bringing in the Trike for a niche market strategy!!
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BunnyPunia BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 904 Thanked: 1,511 Times View My Garage	11,50,000 bucks is what we will pay for the R1 Confirmed news : see The Hindu Business Line : Yamaha to roll out premium bikes in November
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9th August 2007, 11:53	#73
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 369 Times View My Garage	Hmm. Sadly what I heard came true. 28,000$ for an R1 is just too steep. However, I am sure there will be a decent response to the bike. There would be quite a few willing to shell out an additional 2 lakhs for peace of mind, warranty, loan facility and totally clean paperwork. And the prices of grey imports would drop a bit now as well. Which would affect the prices of the used bikes, which in turn is good for us who can't fork out the moolah for a new one.
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9th August 2007, 12:24	#75
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,280 Thanked: 349 Times	Damn , how about launch discount of 40 % of the price tag . Yamaha India,you still have not learnt lessons .
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