New Delhi: India Yamaha Motor, will launch the Yamaha Alba106 cc  bike  with electric start and stylish and trendy graphics, the company announced today.

The Yamaha Alba 106, ideally designed for daily commuting,  aims to attract the young generation. It features new aerodynamic cowl, well sculptured tank, well-built side and rear panel, which gives it a sturdy and macho look.

To provide maximum comfort of the rider, Yamaha has has given special emphasis on the  shaping of the  Alba 106. The ergonomics of seat, handlebar, and knee recess on the petrol tank have been specially designed to give the right posture to the rider. The bike has broad seat for comfortable riding of the pillion rider too.

Keeping in mind the Indian driving conditions, Yamaha engineers have created the perfectly spaced gear ratio for the Alba 106, which will help driving in congested conditions without changing gears repeatedly.

At the heart of the machine is the Yamaha's ever reliable 106cc engine, which gives good combination of low end torque and mileage leading to less strain on the engine and therefore longer life.

Other features include the innovatively designed indicators and tail light and easy to read instrument console including fuel metre.

According to the company, the bike is a low maintenance bike with high fuel efficiency that enhances its value-for-money appeal manifold.

The Yamaha Alba 106, to be introduced in two colours such as Deep Red Metallic K and Yamaha Black, has been priced at Rs. 37,500 (Ex-showroom-All India).

Yamaha started its India operations in 1985 and later entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Escorts Group in 1996.  Yamaha acquired its remaining stake in 2001 to become a 100 per cent subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, Japan (YMC). In 2008, YMC entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co Ltd to become a joint investor in the motorcycle manufacturing company "India Yamaha Motor Private Limited (IYM)".

IYM has a countrywide network of over 400 dealers and its product portfolio includes the Gladiator Type SS & RS (125 cc), YZF-R1 (998 cc) and MT01 (1670 cc), Crux (106 cc), Alba (106 cc), G5 (106 cc). The company is also planning to launch 150 cc liquid-cooled YZF-R15 and 150cc air-cooled FZ in 2008.

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