India Yamaha launches Cygnus Ray-ZR at Rs 52,000

India Yamaha Motor has launched the Cygnus Ray-ZR scooter, which was first revealed at the Auto Expo 2016 in February.

With the Cygnus Ray-ZR, Yamaha’s scooter line-up stands expanded to five models including the Cygnus Ray, Cygnus Ray Z, Cygnus Alpha and the Fascino.    

Priced at Rs 52,500 for the drum brake model and Rs 54,500 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the disc brake variant, the Cygnus Ray-ZR is targeted at young male riders in India, particularly those keen on style and technology.

Powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve 113cc Blur Core engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) unit, the 103kg scooter claims to deliver fuel efficiency of 66 kilometres per litre. Other highlights include 21-litre under-seat storage, instrument cluster with good readability, even at night and tubeless tyres.

Commenting on the latest Yamaha scooter, Roy Kurian, VP (Sales & Marketing), Yamaha Motor India Sales, said: “Out of the total demand of two-wheelers in India, the scooter segment is soaring with a 30 percent contribution to the sales and we are looking at a 10 percent market share for this year.” 

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