Close Yamaha Factory in Spain

Close Yamaha Factory in Spain, After closing five factories in Japan, July 2010, Yamaha re-do in Palau-Solita i Plegamans, north of Barcelona, ​​Spain, as a result of the impact of financial crisis in 2008. For the motorcycle market in the City of Matador will be supplied from the factory of Saint-Quentin, France.

Step garputala brand makes the company must lay off 420 employees at the plant capable of producing 130,000 motorcycles per year. Last year alone, the plant produces only 96,000 units. "All over the world and in Europe a similar condition, recorded decline in sales that forced Yamaha to take steps to restructure its industrial capacity," said Yamaha was quoted as saying by AFP.

This year, in addition to closing the factory, Yamaha continues to remuneration of directors salary reduction has been done since 2010. Gradually, Yamaha officials pay cut to 15-30 percent per month and no annual bonus.

"Reducing the salaries at the level of directors is still running the period January to June 2011, and then evaluated again it goes," said Yamaha.

Yamaha is also created two main areas which became the main focus in the global motorcycle business. The first business unit covering Asia, China, South and Central America. The second unit includes, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Japan.

Both these areas will be worked seriously to prepare some special division, among others, Business Planning Division, Division of Cost Planning, Marketing and Sales Division, Asia and the Division of Marketing and Sales of China and Central and South America.

Source:
autoevolution

Yamaha Motor India Prepare 250cc

Yamaha Motor India Prepare 250cc, Yamaha India claimed again preparing a new 250cc motorcycle, pointed out to rival Honda CBR 250R. But the launch was kept secret and Yamaha shut tightly all the relevant additional information.

"In the future, we will be bringing new motorcycles 200-250 cc segment to India," said Hiroyuki Suzuki, Managing Director and Chief Executive Yamaha Motor India Private Limited, without explaining more specific, as reported by motorbeam, last weekend.

This plan is consistent with the information that was sticking out in the local media India, that want to market New Yamaha Scorpio (as in Indonesia). The difference is that sport type motorcycle 225cc engine, which raised speculation there will be other products on top of filling segment (250cc).

Hiroyuki added, Yamaha India's ambition to increase sales and production capacity within two years (until 2013). Will also explore export to several countries in Africa and South America by supplying the entry-level segment.

"African Market requires basic motorcycle like Crux and FZ, the South American market while we prepare YBR," said Hiroyuki.

Source:
motorbeam

Electric Motors Donates -Yamaha EC-03 to MotoGP

Yamaha handed electric motorcycle to the EC-03 as the promoter Dorna MotoGP as a cooperative agreement. Delivery of executed when the MotoGP title in Portugal took place at the Estoril circuit last Sunday. This scooter-shaped motorcycle fleet complement of two-wheeled vehicles in the paddock during a series of races in 2011 which had previously been donated through JogRR Yamaha.

Each unit of EC-03 will receive adjustments graphics and logos that reflect his role in the arena.

This scooter uses lithium-ion battery 50 V, produced by Sanyo to move the Yamaha Integrated Power Unit (YIPU). YIPU it consists of a DC motor, control unit, planetary gear transmission, and brake drums, all together moving the wheels measuring 12 inches.

According to Yamaha, YIPU have the power 1.9 HP with a maximum torque of 9.6 Nm. Power claimed 43 km home range in the full battery condition with a top speed of 30 km per hour on flat roads for riders weighing 55 kg.

"Yamaha's long relationship with Dorna Sports so pride for us and continues to be an inspiration,"said Raffaella Pasquino, Yamaha Marketing Manager Europe. Introduction of EC-03 as a means of support in the MotoGP paddock, continued Pasquino, reflecting their mutual commitment to greening the racecourse.

Source:
autoevolution...............

Honda Spacy-New motorcycles in Indonesia

Honda spacy, add a collection of hers matick honda motor, in addition to target the lower market, Honda spacy more to target the new household or a shellac-male and female adults. Unlike the Honda Beat is targeting young people.

In terms of engine, Honda spacy not vary much with BEAT. Still using the same 110 cc engine, 4 stroke, OHC-powered 8.54 PS at 8000 rpm and torque of 8.03 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Honda claims, the consumption of this machine is 1 liter per 41 kilometers.

Other features are the same as the first, as the lever lock brakes, side standard automatic, and automatic safety magnetic key. Another new feature in the spacy is auto headlight on that can be lit when the engine life.

Honda spacy- Skutik with "Helmet In"

PT Astra Honda Motor launched its newest product, spacy, in JIExpo, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, today (04/05/2011). Automatic scooter (scooter) is targeting the entry-level segment and adjacent to the Beat.

Skutik very rapidly growing market today. Honda's entry in 2006 had a market share of 8.3 percent earlier. After four years, growth shot to 45.6 percent or 3.37 million units in 2010. High surge that makes PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) has launched spacy, as well as the concept of motorcycle scooter as versatile making it increasingly popular with consumers in Indonesia.

Yusuke Hori, President of AHM, said that in the first quarter of this year, managed to shift the market share of motor scooter duck that had been dominant. "We offer a spacy with the concept usefull for daily life by applying the Helm In so that it can accommodate luggage in their daily activities," explained Hori on the sidelines of the launch, today.

Helmet In an excellent feature spacy 18 liters of luggage capacity that can contain fullface helmet. Spacy same engine equipped with a BEAT, 110 cc 4 stroke OHC with a motion-powered 8.54 PS at 8000 rpm and torque of 8.03 Nm at 6,000 rpm.

Honda claims fuel consumption spacy average 1 liter per 41 km. Hori continued, with a capacity of 5 liter tank (the largest in its class), spacy able to explore sejuah 205 km once the contents of gasoline.

Other features offered are similar to previous models, such as lever lock brakes, side standard automatic, and automatic safety magnetic key. Another new feature in the spacy is auto headlight on (lights automatically turn on when the engine life).

Honda spacy offered in two variants, namely with the wheel and cross your fingers (casting wheel). Each cost Rp 11.75 million to 12.55 million and on the road in Jakarta. There are several color options offered, ranging Emperor Black, Imperial White, Royal Blue, Majestic Red, and Green Legacy.

source:http://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2011/05/04/14494837/Honda.Spacy.Skutik.dengan.Helm.In.

Honda spacy - Broader

Honda spacy Broader, Procession of the launch of Honda spacy in JIExpo, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, yesterday (04/05/2011), immediately followed by the first session of the ride for journalists. Describe the character of the Honda scooter which is positioned head-to-head with rivals Yamaha Mio Soul is this?

Each journalist was given a chance to round the track three times. That opportunity is sufficient to know the basic character-engined 108 cc scooter is because the track complete with several obstacles. Starting from the straight path winding road 200 meters to the limited array of used tires.

It was a relief when Kompas.com sitting on these motors. The impression ergonomic feel with slick tread soles on the asphalt. Dimensions 1841 x 660 x 1094 mm (length, width, and height) spacy quite ideal for the average person's body posture Indonesia. For riders fat with 178 cm tall and weighs 110 kg, for example, sitting position and still feel comfortable because the space width footrest. Even when the road is straight, the elbow has not been in contact with the thigh, except when turning.

Fun, when traveling to the mall, market, or reception, the driver or passengers also do not have a headache thinking about saving helmet where. Spacy enough trunk space to store the head protector. Selaini, the security system is still the same as any other Honda scooter. Machines do not want to live if the standard tilt still attached (automatic switch stand).

"spacy target segment is very different from the BEAT. If BEAT created initial consumer who wants to have a compact motorcycle, the spacy for families because of its dimensions more easily. This is according to the philosophy of his name, spacy," explained Auddie Wiranata, AHM marketing director, told Compass. com.

source:http://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2011/05/05/17242752/Honda.Spacy.yang.Lebih.Luas

Suzuki Step

Suzuki Hayate comparison with suzuki step.
The 125cc, SOHC and 4-stroke engine of the Suzuki Step 125 is given more oomph thanks to the Suzuki Electric Composite Material (SCEM) cylinder. The SCEM cylinder allows for improved heat transfer, and lightweight and tighter piston clearance, cutting down on wear and tear for moving parts. This translates into lower maintenance fees and excellent savings for you!

The sporty, stylish meter panel provides quickly-deciphered speedometer readouts and allows you to swiftly check fuel level and indicator light status. There's no need to fumble for your handbag anymore thanks to the easily-accessible accessory pocket under the handlebars. If you can't fit all your daily travel needs in it, there's always a generous 5-liter storage compartment at your disposal.

The graceful design of a Suzuki motorcycle is unmistakable, and the stylish lines of its profile are echoed by the integrated tail lights that guarantee visibility even when it's pitch black darkness outside.

source: http://tbsmotor.com.my/suzuki/suzuki-step-125.html