Yamaha to launch scooters in India

Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha today said it will introduce scooters in the Indian market

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in order to tap the potential in segment.

The company is currently conducting a feasibility study on the scooter market, which is expected to be complete by the middle of this year.

"We are studying the market to enter the scooter segment, but we have not finalised the product line yet. However, one thing is sure that we will launch scooters in India," India Yamaha Motor National Business Head Pankaj Dubey told PTI at the 10th Auto Expo here.

The feasibility study is focusing on areas such as the model to be introduced and possible timeframe of launching the product in the country, he added.

"We are evaluating whether a model from our existing global scooter portfolio will be launched here or a completely new product will be developed for the Indian market," he said, adding that the company is also evaluating whether Yamaha would focus on premium or mass market product.

The Indian two-wheeler market comprises about 80 lakh units per annum, of which over 75 per cent is constituted by motorcycles.