Yamaha two-wheeler sales up 16.5% in July

Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd today reported 16.5 per cent increase in domestic sales during July 2015 at 58,591 units, as against 50,286 units sold in the same month last year.

Exports during the month stood at 16,689 units as against 15,654 units in the year-ago month, up 6.6 per cent, the company said in a statement.

Commenting on the sales growth, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd Vice-president - Sales & Marketing Roy Kurian said: "This month we witnessed brisk growth due to our exciting product line-up, new launches during the year and an enhanced dealer network."

He said the company's new scooter - 'Fascino'- and 125 cc bike Yamaha Saluto, have been key in boosting the sales.

"We will continue to bring new excitement to our customers with new products and marketing initiatives which will help us post record numbers in the coming months as well," Kurian said.