It’s been over a year since we rode the India-bound Yamaha MT-09 in Japan. Yamaha’s big bike launch plan for India has been delayed due to the push for E20 compliant models.
The big Independence Day announcement by the Prime Minister could mean that affordable vehicle segments are likely to get a major boost ahead of the festive season.
While the Oil Ministry claims ‘marginal’ drop in mileage and minor alterations, auto majors are highlighting parts damage, corrosion of components and retro-fitting of ethanol-compliant parts for better adaptation.