Yamaha is gearing up to launch their new 125cc scooter in the Indian market. The unveil of this scooter will happen at the 208 Auto Expo next week. This new scooter will be based on the Nozza Grande 125cc, which has been launched in Indonesia. The Nozza Grande 125 is a stylish and fashionable scooter. It will be positioned above the Fascino in India. This will be the first 1255cc scooter for Yamaha. It will directly compete with the Suzuki Access 125 and Vespa 125. The Honda Activa 125 and the Grazia will be other competitors.
Yamaha will also be showcasing the R15 V3 also. This is one of the bikes with high expectations and Yamaha fans have been waiting for this. Yamaha will be launching more vehicles this year.
Yamaha 125cc Scooter Nozza Grande Launch Date
The Yamaha 125cc scooter will be unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018. The deliveries of the same will begin post the auto show. The 125cc market for scooters has been growing lately and Yamaha will want to capitalize on this scenario. Yamaha is also looking at getting a 155cc scooter in the market soon, thus expanding its base and also choices for customers.
Yamaha 125cc Scooter Nozza Grande Price in India
The Yamaha 125cc scooter will be priced around Rs. 70000 (on-road).The scooter will be positioned as a premium one and will compete with other 125cc scooters in the market. It will be priced higher than the Yamaha Fascino. However, it will be lower than Vespa 125 and Yamaha would look at capturing a high market share in this growing segment.
Yamaha 125cc Scooter Nozza Grande Design
The Yamaha 125cc Scooter will be based on the Nozza Grande. There will a few changes made to this scooter for the Indian market. The Nozza Grande in Indonesia is targeted mainly towards female riders. However, in India it will be positioned as a unisex scooter. The styling of this scooter will be very attractive. Though it will have retro undertones, it will be a very modern and stylish looking scooter. It will resemble the Fascino to an extent, however, it will look much more premium.
The instrument cluster will be fully digital and it will have a good looking front fascia. The design overall will be curvy and attractive. There will be a good amount of storage under the seat. The touch and feel of materials will be better than other scooters. Yamaha would like to make it a cult design. The rear will see a neat taillamp design and a sleek grabrail that is set below the seat. The scooter will get alloy wheels and also a front disc brake as standard.
Yamaha will target premium buyers with this scooter and the high quality fit and finish is expected to appeal to a lot of buyers.
Yamaha 125cc Scooter Nozza Grande Key Features
- Digital instrument console
- Chrome accents
- Underseat storage with LED light
- Front fuel filler cap
- LED Retro styled headlamp
- Integrated lock
- AHO (Automatic Headlamp On)
Yamaha 125cc Scooter Nozza Grande Engine
The Yamaha 125cc scooter will get a new 125cc engine. It will be a single-cylinder, twin valve, SOHC engine and will also have fuel injection, in all likelihood. This engine will be mated to a belt driven automatic transmission. It will be a powerful scooter and have a power output of 8.2bhp at 6,500rpm and a torque of 9.7Nm at 5,000rpm. The scooter is expected to be refined and also set new benchmarks in the segment.
Yamaha 125cc Scooter Nozza Grande Competition
The Yamaha 125cc scooter will compete with the Suzuki Access 125 and the Vespa 125. The recently launch Honda Grazia will also fall in the same segment, as also the Honda Activa 125.