2009 Speculation thread: What bikes could be launched?

[velociraptor13]

What kind of cosmetic upgrades? Would that include A better looking better legible digital display for the FZ?

maybe an addition of a leg guard?

[Sarvajit]

Apache 180

maybe an addition of a leg guard?

Semi naked fairing fixed type-this should be interesting to see. They claim it will give the look of a faired as well as naked bike. How is that possible?

[Mindgrinder]

Semi naked fairing fixed type-this should be interesting to see. They claim it will give the look of a faired as well as naked bike. How is that possible?

umm aka pulsar 220

[satyenpoojary]

Semi naked fairing fixed type-this should be interesting to see. They claim it will give the look of a faired as well as naked bike. How is that possible?

You seem to have quite a bit of info eh..

I am more intrested in knowing what the R15 will get, I just hope a tail piece and some stuff (am guessing new colour schemes)

Will talk to him after the new year and take an update..

[Sarvajit]

You seem to have quite a bit of info eh..

I am more intrested in knowing what the R15 will get, I just hope a tail piece and some stuff (am guessing new colour schemes)

Will talk to him after the new year and take an update..

Thats not from me, my friend-ask Drift_Unlimited!

As for the R15 upgrade, I think its too early to start speculating that. Reason: I spoke to one of the Japanese guys (I know Japanese too) who had come down for the launch of FZ at Hyderabad. I tried hinting to him to change the rear tyre, put in a tyre hugger, powder coat the rims, LED tail etc., but he just smiled and said "Maybe in the next upgrade". When I asked him when can we expect that, he said "Donno, maybe in 2 or 3 years".
So, I think nothing new from Yamaha next year, expect a scooter probably.

[satyenpoojary]

Thats not from me, my friend-ask Drift_Unlimited!

As for the R15 upgrade, I think its too early to start speculating that. Reason: I spoke to one of the Japanese guys (I know Japanese too) who had come down for the launch of FZ at Hyderabad. I tried hinting to him to change the rear tyre, put in a tyre hugger, powder coat the rims, LED tail etc., but he just smiled and said "Maybe in the next upgrade". When I asked him when can we expect that, he said "Donno, maybe in 2 or 3 years".
So, I think nothing new from Yamaha next year, expect a scooter probably.

The cosmetic updates were set to be rolled out by Q4 to further boost sales ... so thats like Jan-Mar 09.. Not too far mate...

[Sarvajit]

The cosmetic updates were set to be rolled out by Q4 to further boost sales ... so thats like Jan-Mar 09.. Not too far mate...

Really? I thought that cosmetic stuff were the Yamaha official apparel&accesories. They're all launched for the R15, and coming soon for the FZ. I doubt if they would consider upgrading the model, even cosmetic, within less than a year for the R15&6 months or so for the FZ!

[ken cool]

Thats not from me, my friend-ask Drift_Unlimited!

As for the R15 upgrade, I think its too early to start speculating that. Reason: I spoke to one of the Japanese guys (I know Japanese too) who had come down for the launch of FZ at Hyderabad. I tried hinting to him to change the rear tyre, put in a tyre hugger, powder coat the rims, LED tail etc.,

Your Japanese must be really good to be able to say all that!

[Sarvajit]

Your Japanese must be really good to be able to say all that!

Thanks Dada, I can read, write&speak Japanese almost as fluently as a Japanese. Have been to Japan also twice. Maybe going sometime soon again to ogle at the bikes there!

[ken cool]

Thanks Dada, I can read, write&speak Japanese almost as fluently as a Jap. Have been to Japan also twice.

Great! Kudos to you.

I really do not know how to say tyre huggers or powder coated rims even in my mother tongue, Bengali!!!

[Sarvajit]

Great! Kudos to you.

I really do not know how to say tyre huggers or powder coated rims even in my mother tongue, Bengali!!!

Hahahaha! I don't know the technical terms myself (work mostly on software only), but I did manage to get the meaning across, in simple language!

[satyenpoojary]

Really? I thought that cosmetic stuff were the Yamaha official apparel&accesories. They're all launched for the R15, and coming soon for the FZ. I doubt if they would consider upgrading the model, even cosmetic, within less than a year for the R15&6 months or so for the FZ!

No yaar, he said changes to the bike.... anyways, new graphics new colours or limited edition colours are not really impossible....Q4 is what he promised...
Didnt they 'launched' the red R15 almost instantly as a delay ploy for the booking

Your Japanese must be really good to be able to say all that!

*cough*

EDIT: Sorry for the OT, but If Ken da learns everything, then he would not be Ken Da anymore...



He would be Zen Da

(I know, sad one)

[Sarvajit]

R15 cosmetic upgrades

No yaar, he said changes to the bike.... anyways, new graphics new colours or limited edition colours are not really impossible....Q4 is what he promised...
Didnt they 'launched' the red R15 almost instantly as a delay ploy for the booking

Could be...When I saw the accessories brochure, some items kinda gave me a clue that they would be launching it in Red too. Lets wait&watch...Personally I loaded up my R15 with all the accessories available&wouldn't like something coming soon enough looking better than it without spending anything extra!

[speedaholica]

No yaar, he said changes to the bike.... anyways, new graphics new colours or limited edition colours are not really impossible....Q4 is what he promised...
Didnt they 'launched' the red R15 almost instantly as a delay ploy for the booking

Would these cosmetic upgrades be possible on the existing bikes. I know the colored parts could be easily changed. They can be done even now. However can things such as LED tail lights, Clear glass turn indicators, or, (if i'm expecting too a much) a better looking digital display be retro fitted on the existing ones? Because if i'm someone who ends up buying the FZ16 a couple of days or weeks before these speculated upgrades, would i able to fit them on my bike?

[Sarvajit]

Would these cosmetic upgrades be possible on the existing bikes. I know the colored parts could be easily changed. They can be done even now. However can things such as LED tail lights, Clear glass turn indicators, or, (if i'm expecting too a much) a better looking digital display be retro fitted on the existing ones? Because if i'm someone who ends up buying the FZ16 a couple of days or weeks before these speculated upgrades, would i able to fit them on my bike?

Your guess is as good as mine!Lets wait&watch what they change...can't comment on it now-what say, Satyen?