Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha

CARDEEP · 21st January 2014, 11:17

Motorbeam have managed a scoop the image of Yamaha Alpha, the company's new scooter. Here is the pic:

Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha-500x375x2014yamahaalphascooter.jpg.pagespeed.ic.gopdpoj5ma.jpg

This could be launched at the Auto Expo 2014.

However, not details of engine are available at the moment.

ashwin.terminat · 21st January 2014, 11:28

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Originally Posted by CARDEEP

Motorbeam have managed a scoop the image of Yamaha Alpha, the company's new scooter. Here is the pic:

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This could be launched at the Auto Expo 2014.

However, not details of engine are available at the moment.

Bears a very strong resemblance to the Honda Aviator?

girishglg · 21st January 2014, 17:03

Seems like Yamaha is now pressing full steam in this segment of the two wheeler market and why not, it is the fastest growing one anyways.

Coming to the scoop, the Alpha seems to be a more sober looking model probably targetted at the family crowd compared to the Ray series which seems to be aimed at the younger crowd with its stylish looks.

dass · 21st January 2014, 17:43

Looks good, and if priced well then it should garner good acceptance from the Indian crowd. I don't have any first hand experience with Yamaha's after sales service, but I have not heard much negative feedback as well.

mints21 · 23rd January 2014, 11:36

Yamaha has a pretty decent range of scooters that have been seen in the International market. I wonder why are they slow and behind in launching them in the Indian market.

India is a big scooter market and after Bajaj, Honda has tasted success with scooters. The Honda Activa has seen a long waiting list and is a commuters delight when it comes to travelling shot distances within the city. It has maintained its leadership position for years.

Indian scooter lovers now want something new in terms of design and offering. They have become use to with the existing design range and a regular design may not get the attention that it deserves.

CARDEEP · 5th February 2014, 12:21

The scooter is now launched at Rs 49,518 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Here is the pic from launch (courtesy ACI):

Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha-0_468_700_httpi.haymarket.net.auextraimages20140205051639_img20140205wa0018.jpg

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The Scooter is powered by a four-stroke, 113cc, single-cylinder and air-cooled engine, generating 7bhp at 7500rpm, while maximum torque output of 0.82kgm is made at 5000rpm. Comfort is taken care of by telescopic suspension up front and a monoshock at the rear. The Yamaha Alpha will be available with five colour options - black, grey, white, red and magenta.

Eddy · 8th February 2014, 00:16

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21st January 2014, 11:17	#1
CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,248 Thanked: 2,522 Times	Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha Motorbeam have managed a scoop the image of Yamaha Alpha, the company's new scooter. Here is the pic: This could be launched at the Auto Expo 2014. However, not details of engine are available at the moment.
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21st January 2014, 17:03	#3
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	Re: Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha Seems like Yamaha is now pressing full steam in this segment of the two wheeler market and why not, it is the fastest growing one anyways. Coming to the scoop, the Alpha seems to be a more sober looking model probably targetted at the family crowd compared to the Ray series which seems to be aimed at the younger crowd with its stylish looks.
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dass Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,291 Thanked: 737 Times	Re: Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha Looks good, and if priced well then it should garner good acceptance from the Indian crowd. I don't have any first hand experience with Yamaha's after sales service, but I have not heard much negative feedback as well.
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mints21 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: India Posts: 840 Thanked: 1,409 Times	Re: Yamaha's latest Scooter, the Alpha Yamaha has a pretty decent range of scooters that have been seen in the International market. I wonder why are they slow and behind in launching them in the Indian market. India is a big scooter market and after Bajaj, Honda has tasted success with scooters. The Honda Activa has seen a long waiting list and is a commuters delight when it comes to travelling shot distances within the city. It has maintained its leadership position for years. Indian scooter lovers now want something new in terms of design and offering. They have become use to with the existing design range and a regular design may not get the attention that it deserves.
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