Shortly a week after the launch of the new Saluto RX, India Yamaha Motor announced today the launch of the new Cygnus Ray-ZR scooter for the Indian market which will be available from May 2016 onwards. The all new Cygnus Ray-ZR was unveiled during the 13th Auto Expo in February this year.
| Model | Launch Date | Ex – showroom Delhi |
| Cygnus Ray-ZR | 21st April 2016 | Drum Brake model: 52,000 INR Disk Brake model: 54,500 INR |
Yamaha says that the Cygnus Ray-ZR was developed around the concept of a “Next-Generation Real Boy’s Scooter”, which means it has been styled to appease the younger audience, preferably the college going boy. The Cygnus Ray-ZR is powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve 113cc “BLUE CORE” engine strapped to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) unit. The drive-train promises to deliver a best-in-class fuel efficiency figure of 66 kmpl (under standard test conditions).
Other highlights of the Cygnus Ray-ZR include 21 litres under seat storage space, tubeless tyres, a lightweight body (103 kg), and two colours for the disk brake equipped model. It will also be available in two different colors for its drum brake equipped variant. The Cygnus Ray-ZR will now join the Cygnus Ray, which is aimed at female riders, the Cygnus Ray Z, which is targeted to young people, the family-oriented Cygnus Alpha, and the premium fashion scooter Fascino in India Yamaha’s scooter line-up.
Mr. Roy Kurian, VP-Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd. added, “Out of the total demand of two wheelers in India, the scooter segment is soaring with 30% contribution to the sales and we are looking at 10% market share for this year. With Yamaha’s forte to cater to youngsters with its DNA of style, sportiness and innovation, the new Cygnus Ray-ZR will surely be a treat for real boys, especially among the ones particularly keen on style and technology. Since 2012, Yamaha’s Scooters were enthusiastically accepted in the market. With the launch of the Fascino in 2015, Yamaha further witnessed a steep growth in sales, which only testifies its strong product focus and market strategy. We are excited to launch the new Cygnus Ray-ZR which is all set to rev many hearts among Indian customers.”
