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

highwayblaze · 23rd August 2007, 02:01

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Originally Posted by veyron1

The point here being that superbikes should be affordable to those who "need" it; not "want" it. IMHO.

(Need=Necessity;
Want=Luxury.)

In that case NO BODY i mean no one needs a litre bike or even a 600cc. Its all about want. If you're riding on indian highways with 80"KM"ph speed limits which lets increase it to 120 "KM"ph I think a decent 250cc twin would be great. in terms of performance + handling.

highwayblaze · 23rd August 2007, 02:02

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Originally Posted by speedy

the whole harley davidson deal was to allow mangoes to be exported to the U.S.A and in return harley got entry in INDIA. now harley fans like me get dissappointed in the bargain as they are not comming.

Worry not they're just loud cool sounding motorcycles. wait till they start breaking down and you have to push em' all that 200+kgs weight will have u visiting the chiropractor

speedy · 23rd August 2007, 02:26

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Originally Posted by highwayblaze

Worry not they're just loud cool sounding motorcycles. wait till they start breaking down and you have to push em' all that 200+kgs weight will have u visiting the chiropractor

i had a friends 1997 harley davidson electra glide with me. rode her for a while till he took the bike back with him. i had my fair share of break downs and pushing fortunately i had my car following and another friend on his fireblade rideing with me.

veyron1 · 25th August 2007, 01:12

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Originally Posted by highwayblaze

In that case NO BODY i mean no one needs a litre bike or even a 600cc. Its all about want. If you're riding on indian highways with 80"KM"ph speed limits which lets increase it to 120 "KM"ph I think a decent 250cc twin would be great. in terms of performance + handling.

Au contraire, my friend. A 600cc ST would do just great. Although... you can exploit a litre bike here and there; but you can't squeeze out it's full potential; attack corners at 60 degree plus lean, I mean.

IronWolf · 2nd September 2007, 18:11

Back to topic... Any one see any new news on the R1 entry ...

whats the latest Yamaha has to say?

Did someone show them this thread?

etc/.?

Rtech · 4th September 2007, 10:27

They are coming this year. 100% confirmed. I would guess they would be launched i Diwali. Price will be around the 11.5 - 12 lakh range.

Honda and Suzuki are confirmed for March 2008.

-GS- · 4th September 2007, 12:51

Today's Hindustan Times, HT City (Delhi Edition) has an article on this.

Yamaha R1
Expected: late 2007
Price: About 9 lakh

MT 01
Expected- soon after R1
Price: A little more then R1 but seven figures for sure.

Suzuki GSX-R1000
Expected:March 2008
Price: Around 9L

Hayabusa
Expected: March 2008
Price: 11 Lakh

babureddy · 4th September 2007, 12:58

great news, but i hope they will start getting some mid range bikes as well.

men_in_jean · 4th September 2007, 20:56

These machines are too much for us to ride. Is there entries of any 400-600 CC bikes foreseen in our country??

quadra · 4th September 2007, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GS-

Today's Hindustan Times, HT City (Delhi Edition) has an article on this.

Yamaha R1
Expected: late 2007
Price: About 9 lakh

MT 01
Expected- soon after R1
Price: A little more then R1 but seven figures for sure.

Suzuki GSX-R1000
Expected:March 2008
Price: Around 9L

Hayabusa
Expected: March 2008
Price: 11 Lakh

Good news for India & those who have that much money.

Any news of a decent below 500cc category

veyron1 · 4th September 2007, 21:30

Wow. Not bad. Which means when Honda & Suzi enter, we'd have some decently priced machines by 09'. Yippee....

-GS- · 4th September 2007, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GS-

Today's Hindustan Times, HT City (Delhi Edition) has an article on this.

This is the article

speedy · 4th September 2007, 23:48

the priceing for the bikes is not bad at all. its what you pay to get the bikes down yourself with the help of a dealer and not being sure of the paperwork and other hassles. now with them comming officially it makes them hassle free. hope they stick to these prices and not increase them.

v1p3r · 4th September 2007, 23:51

These are probably ex-showroom. Expect another 15% before they get into your hands, if you can afford them.

BUSA · 5th September 2007, 00:07

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Originally Posted by quadra

Good news for India & those who have that much money.

Any news of a decent below 500cc category

The only less then 500cc bike you can expect is from Bajaj.

There is news of a 350cc FI HH Karizma.

Though what we really need is a V Twin, Mono Shock 400cc bike, 50bhp and around 2.5Lacs, Thank you

2nd September 2007, 18:11	#140
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Back to topic... Any one see any new news on the R1 entry ... whats the latest Yamaha has to say? Did someone show them this thread? etc/.?
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4th September 2007, 10:27	#141
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	They are coming this year. 100% confirmed. I would guess they would be launched i Diwali. Price will be around the 11.5 - 12 lakh range. Honda and Suzuki are confirmed for March 2008.
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4th September 2007, 12:51	#142
-GS- BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 390 Thanked: 18 Times	Today's Hindustan Times, HT City (Delhi Edition) has an article on this. Yamaha R1 Expected: late 2007 Price: About 9 lakh MT 01 Expected- soon after R1 Price: A little more then R1 but seven figures for sure. Suzuki GSX-R1000 Expected:March 2008 Price: Around 9L Hayabusa Expected: March 2008 Price: 11 Lakh
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4th September 2007, 12:58	#143
babureddy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 191 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	great news, but i hope they will start getting some mid range bikes as well.
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4th September 2007, 20:56	#144
men_in_jean BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	These machines are too much for us to ride. Is there entries of any 400-600 CC bikes foreseen in our country??
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veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Wow. Not bad. Which means when Honda & Suzi enter, we'd have some decently priced machines by 09'. Yippee....
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4th September 2007, 23:48	#148
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	the priceing for the bikes is not bad at all. its what you pay to get the bikes down yourself with the help of a dealer and not being sure of the paperwork and other hassles. now with them comming officially it makes them hassle free. hope they stick to these prices and not increase them.
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4th September 2007, 23:51	#149
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	These are probably ex-showroom. Expect another 15% before they get into your hands, if you can afford them.
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