Yamaha launches superbike 998 cc FZ1 in India
Superbike market is steadily gaining substance in Indian market. Expanding its super-bike portfolio further, Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha has launched yet another high end sports bike in India, the FZ1, a 998cc motorcycle, at a price tag of Rs 8.7 lakh, targeted at high end and sports bike users. As a fast naked motorcycle, FZ1 is quite popular in Europe. The company claims the FZ1 can touch a mind blowing 170 mph (272 kmph) top speed.
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The superbike market is steadily gaining substance in India. After launching the iconic R1 and MT-01, Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha has launched yet another high end sports bike in India, the FZ1, a 998cc motorcycle, at a price tag of Rs 8.7 lakh, targeted at high end and sports bike users. As a fast naked motorcycle, FZ1 is quite popular in Europe. The company claims the FZ1 can touch a mind blowing 170 mph (272 kmph) top speed.
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The FZ1 is equipped with a compact design and 998cc DOHC 20-valve engine. Yamaha FZ1 is a naked sports bike with fuel-injected power that gives its riders ‘pure torque' and 272 kmph top speed. The company says riding FZ1 will be an ultimate delight for superbike enthusiasts as it delivers comfortable riding position and ultimate riding experience.
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On its launch, Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO and MD of Yamaha Motor India said, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. Yamaha offers innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking.”
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The biggest advantage that Yamaha FZ1 has is its price range. Yamaha has fixed the FZ1 price lesser than Honda CB1000R which has been so far the cheapest among the imported superbikes. Yamaha, which sells super bikes in the range of Rs 14-24 lakh, plans to sell over 80-100 super bikes in India in 2010.
