India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. brought Valentino Rossi, the motorcycle racing icon, to India. The star was presented along with India Yamaha’s brand ambassador John Abraham in a conversation where Rossi talked about his relationship with Yamaha. Rossi also visited the Auto Expo on January 9th to meet with his fans and look at Yamaha’s motorcycle range on display at the company’s stall.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO & Managing Director, said, “It is a great moment for India Yamaha Motor to welcome Valentino Rossi to the country. Globally we are a brand known for Motor Sports and we have already initiated the racing culture in India. We are now looking forward to replicate the motor sporting culture in a bigger manner in India.”

India Yamaha’s brand ambassador, John Abraham said, “I have been the biggest fan of Valentino Rossi and ardent follower of his racing career. I still remember meeting him at Brno Grand Prix in 2005 and it is a pleasure to meet the icon again.”