Yamaha Fascino, Saluto Receive India Design Mark Award

India Yamaha's two products - the stylish scooter Yamaha Fascino and the 125cc motorcycle Yamaha Saluto - have received the prestigious India Design Mark (I Mark) certification by the India Design Council. This is the fifth consecutive year that Yamaha has received the esteemed certification.

Since 2012, Yamaha has received the I Mark certification for several of its products, including the YZF-R15 Version 2.0 (2012), Cygnus Ray (2013), Cygnus Ray Z (2014), Cygnus Alpha (2015) and FZ-S FI Version 2.0 (2015).

The Yamaha Fascino is powered by an air-cooled, 4-stroke 113 cc engine with a continuous variable transmission (CVT). It features a lightweight body with stylish design and offers user-friendliness as well as good fuel efficiency. The Yamaha Saluto on the other hand, is a 125cc commuter motorcycle designed with focus on good fuel economy, along with affordable pricing.

Commenting on this achievement, Masaki Asano, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd said, "Yamaha is committed towards youngsters and design plays a critical role in attracting them. This is the fifth consecutive year, since 2012, that Yamaha has been recognized for excellence in design and coming from India Design Mark makes it all the more special."

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India Design Council is an autonomous body of the Government of India established under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry comprising of eminent people in academia, design and industry organizations. The India Design Council has initiated India Design Mark in cooperation with Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP).