Yamaha planning to enter the scooter segment in India

Yamaha, which has several scooter models, ranging from 110 cc to 400 cc, is evaluating the right segment to foray into the Indian market. The company is likely to introduce its automatic range of scooters with dual disc brakes and twin-shock chassis with high-powered liquid cooled engines in the premium segment. It may also hit the entry-level segment with its fuel-injected 125 cc four-stroke engine and compact-sized urban scooters. YMI has already commissioned a market survey to determine different volume generating scooter segments in India.
As part of its Rs 1,000-crore restructuring plan, YMI will increase its portfolio from the current three bikes it sells in the domestic market. While its high powered 150 cc to 250 cc scooters will hit the urban markets, the 100 cc to 125 cc scooters will target smaller cities and towns.
YMI managing director and CEO Tomotaka Ishikawa told ET, “We will enter the scooter market but are yet to finalise the segment and the products. Once we introduce our new range of bikes in early 2008, we will concentrate on the right kind of scooter for the Indian market. We plan to hit the premium segment first and target customers who prefer to go for style and power rather than use scooters for their commuting needs.”
Source The ET

So if the Kinetic Blaze was good enough to set the pulse racing for few here, the 250cc - 400cc scooters would definitely attract quite lot of attention. The 2008 lineup of Yamaha scooters definitely looks interesting. Details can be checked out at YAMAHA Europe website. I doubt if Yamaha would bring in High end scooters like TMAX /ABS, but if they can bring the R1 and MT01 then yes, why not?
The scooter market is mostly dominated by 100cc to 150cc Scooters from Honda, Hero Honda, Kinetic and Bajaj.

Technical info for the TMAX /ABS:-

Radical new sports styling, with strong lined bodywork All-new die-cast aluminium frame New front and rear look 15-inch front wheel and wider diameter front forks Double disc front brake (267 mm) and rear disc brake (276mm) Larger volume fuel tank (15 litre) New muffler design adds to sporty, sleek look New design meter panel Top comfort from re-profiled seat Impressive weight reduction of 5kg Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC parallel twin-cylinder, 4-valve, 499cc engine Changed fuel injection system: improved torque in the mid to low speed range, excellent passing acceleration performance.
Engine	-
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC,4-valve, forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder Displacement 499 cc Bore x stroke 66.0 X 73.0 mm Compression ratio 11:1 Maximum power 32.0 kW (43.5 PS) @ 7,500 rpm Maximum torque 45.0 Nm (4.6 kg-m) @ 6,500 rpm Lubrication system Dry sump Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc automatic Ignition system TCI Starter system Electric Transmission system Automatic with V-Belt Fuel tank capacity 15 L
Chassis	-
Front suspension system Telescopic forks Rear suspension system Swingarm Front brake Dual Discs, Ø 267 mm Rear brake Disc, Ø 267 mm Front tyre 120/70-15 Rear tyre 160/60-15
Dimensions	-
Length 2,195 mm Width 775 mm Height 1,445 mm Seat height 800 mm Wheel base 1,580 mm Minimum ground clearance 125 mm Dry weight 203 kg / ABS: 208 kg