Yamaha's upcoming 125cc scooter, expected to be launched mid-September, has notched up 5,000 bookings in 10 days

Yamaha that changed the face of entry level performance biking with its YZF R15 version 2.0, has evoked a rousing response to Ray, its 125cc gearless scooter, with 5,000 bookings in just 10 days.

Roy Kurian, National Business Head, Yamaha, said, “We have already clocked 5,000 bookings with a down payment of Rs 5,000-10,000 across our dealer network. There has been an overwhelming response, especially from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and southern markets including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.” The new scooter is expected to be priced in the Rs 45,000-50,000 range.

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The Ray will be produced at Yamaha’s facility in Surajpur in Uttar Pradesh with an annual production capacity of 6 lakh. The company expects to reach the 10-lakh sales mark with the introduction of the Ray.

Technical specifications of the Yamaha Ray are yet to be announced. Keep watching this space for more!