YAMAHA Grand opening full option booth For big bike lovers with “The Biker Community” Concept together with debut Yamaha M-SLAZ Yamaha grand show big bike full series together with the first time launching of the new bikes in The 32nd Thailand International Motor Expo 2015 under the concept of “The Biker Community” for big bike lovers with special offers in the event from 2-13 December at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani. Mr.Praphan Phornthanavarsit, the Chief Operating Officer of Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, stated that “Big Bike market has drastically grown against the economic trend in the past few years along with the sales volume of Yamaha big bike that has received a good response from bikers. In this year, we expect that Yamaha will increase the big bike sales volume up to 1,500 units, which can be calculated as 30% growth from last year. Therefore, Yamaha creates special offers of a variety of big bike series for the big bikers under the concept of “The Biker Community”. This includes a unique characteristic of smart and modern representing the experiences gathered of bikers. The big bikes will be presented at the motorcycle zone in order to fulfill each biker’s lifestyle. This year, the motorcycle, the highlight of this event is YZF-R1 with special color to celebrate the 60th anniversary which is FJ-09 and Bolt C the all time favorite and the first time we present this model to the public Moreover, another highlight of the event is the first global launch of Yamaha M-SLAZ, the newest model in the MT DNA in the street bike naked style, 150cc engine, surrounded LED light, a big attractive monoshock Upside down. In the event, we offer special prices and promotions for the customers in the sport bike market to choose and own the exclusive choices.” In Yamaha Booth “The Biker Community” can be divided into 3 zones for 3 main series which are: * R-Series: the great sport motorcycle which is renowned to have the best capability. o YZF-R1M the dream super sport represents the world championship technology from MotoGP circuit with 998cc engine, and the first time with the IMU technology that able to measure the angular rate up to 6 axises, carbon fiber fairing, and Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension (ERS) choke absorber system. o YZF-R1 the 60th anniversary special color, the dreams super sport with special design and color to celebrate the 60th anniversary as the limited edition. o YZF-R3 racing sport R-Series’ DNA, the sensation of the world championship with 321cc, 2 cylinders, 4 stroke engine DOHC 4 valves, and 6 speed sport transmission. o YZF-R15 the primary of the R-Series that will stimulate your instinct with 150cc engine, smart and powerful fuel injection system, DiASil tubing, and 6 speed sport transmission. * MT-Series: experiencing unseen sensation of excitement with the sport naked style that enable to fulfill the capability of flexibility on every road surface. o MT-09A endless adventure with 3 cylinders engine, which has been designed to fit with the rider along with the speed, and increasing the ability of riding in every road surface with ABS system. o MT-07 the great excitement and big bike capability naked style with 689cc, and the in-line 2 cylinders DOHC engine 4 valves giving high motor torque, diamond-type frame structure, strong and high balancing to ensure the riding confidence. o MT-03 the knight of the night of MT-Series with 321cc, DOHC in-line 2 cylinders engine, and 6 level accelerator. X-Movement designed body structure hi lighted on speed and flexibility with the sport rear LED light. o Yamaha M-SLAZ the sport 150cc street bike naked style, 1 cylinder engine, 6 speed sport transmission, water cooling system, smart fuel injection, strong DiASil tubing, surrounded LED light, big monoshock Upside down, stable and strong suspension, wided hand bar matching with the MT seating style and fulfilling the controlling ability, small digital speedmeter with FULL NEGATIVE LCD designed, together with black light for the new dimension of the city riding in every angle like the real street bike. Special price of 89,500 baht, only during the launching period FREE! Backpack M-SLAZ valued 5,000 baht from today – 31 January 2016 * Max Series: another level of the motorcycle scooter series giving more confidence in riding. • TMAX and TMAX Iron Max automatic sport series 530cc engine, water cooling system, 2 cylinders CVT 4 stroke engine DOHC fuel injection fulfilling the active city lifestyle, adding more superior function with soft and relax seating for the big scooter style. • NMAX automatic premium, the newest model in “MAX” Series, powerful Blue Core 155cc engine that is faster than the VVA (Variable Value Actuation) System, with genius 4 valves, adding more confidence with front-rear disc brake with ABS system. Moreover, Yamaha also present other big bike and motorcycle series in order to fulfill each bikers’ lifestyle such as Adventure Touring; FJ-09, Racer Café Bolt C, Super Tenere, and Yamaha Tricity ABS that come together with the special promotions in the event which are Meet us at Yamaha Booth, “The Biker Community” from 2-13 December 2015 Challenger Hall 3 Muang Thong Thani. For further and more information please contact Yamaha Call Center: 02-2639999 or www.yamaha-motor.co.th and participating in more updated information through www.facebook.com/yamahasociety, IG:@yamahasociety, Youtube: Yamaha Society More information, please contact: Marketing Department: 02-740-8000 Public Relation Section: K. Piyapong (Toon) Ext: 8056 / K. Warinda (Aom) Ext: 8044 K. Phaiboon (Boy) Ext: 8044 Press Release