Yamaha introduces new scooter line up in India

India Yamaha Motor Monday announced upgrading of its scooter line up in the country with unified braking system (UBS) to meet upcoming regulatory norms.

The line-up of scooters comprising Yamaha Fascino, Cygnus Ray ZR, Cygnus Ray ZR Street Rally, Cygnus Alpha are now equipped with UBS, the company said adding it was also offering maintenance free battery as part of the package.

These scooters are priced between Rs 55,193 and Rs 58,698 (ex-showroom Delhi) depending on the model and variant, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) said in a statement.

Under the new Indian safety norm, two-wheelers with engine displacement over 125cc need to be be equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS), while those with up to 125cc have to mandatorily feature combi-braking system (CBS) by April 1, 2019.

"The new line up including Fascino will reserve and expand the brand's overall unique character of offering exciting mobility solutions," Motofumi Shitara, the chairman of Yamaha Motor India group of companies, said.