Yamaha launches R15 V4, FZ-X motorcycles in Bangladesh

ACI Motors, the sole distributor and technical collaborated partner of Yamaha Motorcycle in Bangladesh, has unveiled the R15 V4 and the FZ-X motorcycles in the country.

The new models of the Yamaha motorcycles were launched in a ceremony at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on Saturday.

With the new sports look, the R15 V4, a motorcycle in the premium sports segment, offers customers all the latest features, including a quick shifter, traction control system and USD Suspension, ACI Motors said in a press release today.

On the other hand, FZ-X became top in the list of the customers' favourites with a new retro look, it said.

Moreover, modern features -- LED headlights, taillights, side stands with engine cut-off switch and LCD meter – have been included in the new models.

Both R15 V4 and FZ-X also feature Yamaha's new addition with the Yamaha Y-connect app, a bluetooth app that connects the bikes with the mobile phone sets.

Popular actress Nusrat Faria and singer James performed at the launching ceremony.

Eishin Chihana, chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies; Hidefumi Kawai, director of Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd; ACI Motors Managing Director FH Ansarey; Executive Director Subrata Ranjan Das and other higher officials of ACI motors were present at the ceremony.

Talking to The Daily Star, ACI Motors Executive Director Subrata Ranjan Das said FZ-X will be the premium bike in the touring segment while R15 V4 is the sports segment.

Many updated electronic and safety features have been added with the bikes, which will create excitement among the bikers' community along with ensuring their safety, he said.

"Our product line is one of the updated product lines as we always bring the latest models of Yamaha bikes. Besides, we also manufacture a portion of the bike. We will expand manufacturing gradually in future," he said.

ACI started its journey in 2007 as a subsidiary of renowned company ACI Limited. Yamaha has more than 93 dealer points in the country.