Yamaha enjoyed great response at the recently concluded Auto Expo 2010 held in It would invest around Rs 800 crore in India in the coming years. The company is doing so to meet the growing demands for its bikes. Currently the company has capacity of five lakh units per annum that it wants to increase to eight lakh units per annum by 2010.
Yamaha India is working on expanding its manufacturing plant at Greater Noida. The product line is yet to be decided. As of January 2010 the company was conducting feasibility test with regard to that. The company is now planning to launch scooters in India.
The company keeps launching new products to keep the interest of the bike lovers intact in the company and its products. Yamaha has been performing well in India. The bikes of the company sold in the market include Yamaha YZF R15, YZF R1, MT 01, Alba 106, Gladiator, Crux, Enticer, Stratoliner, V Max, YBX 125, G5, Crux S, Fazer, FZ 150, RX Z, Libero, FZS, FZ16, c Type SS/RS and Yamaha Gladiator Graffiti. The company has launched various products in the market. Yahama has been in business in India for years.
The company was incorporated in October, 1897. The founder of the company was Torakusu Yamaha. The company was started as a piano and reed organ manufacturer in 1887. Yamaha Corporation has various businesses including bikes, electronics and power sports equipment.
Yamaha is a Japanese company known for its technological advancement and two-wheeler products. Yamaha bikes are known for their excitement and performance.