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Yamaha History

Yamaha Motor was established in 1955 in Japan by Genichi Kawakami. It originally started as a manufacturer of musical instruments under Yamaha Corporation before expanding into motorcycles. The compan...

Available Models

Yamaha R15 V4

Yamaha R15 V4

Sport Bike

Engine: 155cc

Power: 18.4 PS

Ex : ₹1.85 Lakh

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Yamaha MT-15 V2

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Naked Bike

Engine: 155cc

Power: 18.4 PS

Ex : ₹1.70 Lakh

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Yamaha R15S

Yamaha R15S

Faired Bike

Engine: 155cc

Power: 19.04 PS

Ex : ₹1.54 Lakh

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Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha YZF-R3

Sport Bike

Engine: 321cc

Power: 42 PS

Ex : ₹4.65 Lakh

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Yamaha FZ-S FI V4

Yamaha FZ-S FI V4

Naked Bike

Engine: 149cc

Power: 12.4 PS

Ex : ₹1.35 Lakh

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Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03

Naked Bike

Engine: 321cc

Power: 42 PS

Ex : ₹4.60 Lakh

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Yamaha Summary

Yamaha Motor Company was founded in 1955 in Japan by Genichi Kawakami after separating from Yamaha Corporation. The company's first motorcycle, the YA-1, quickly gained recognition through racing success and established Yamaha as a performance-focused motorcycle manufacturer. Over the years, Yamaha expanded worldwide and built a strong reputation for producing reliable motorcycles, scooters, and performance-oriented machines. In India, Yamaha be...

Yamaha Key Highlights

Founded

1955

Headquarters

Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan

Parent Company

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Industry

Motorcycles, Scooters & Marine Products

Presence in India

1985

Popular Bikes

R15, MT-15, FZ Series

Popular Scooters

Aerox 155, Fascino 125, RayZR 125

Engine Range

125cc - 321cc

Known For

Performance, Reliability & VVA Technology

Fuel Efficiency

Excellent across commuter models

Service Network

Large dealership and service network across India

Target Customers

Commuters, Enthusiasts and Premium Riders

Yamaha FAQs

The Yamaha R15 V4 and MT-15 V2 are widely regarded as the best Yamaha motorcycles in India. The R15 V4 is popular for its race-inspired design, advanced features, and excellent handling, while the MT-15 V2 offers the same capable engine in a comfortable naked streetfighter design. The ideal choice depends on whether you prefer fully faired sports bikes or upright street motorcycles.