Refreshing & Stytlish
Standing head and shoulders above the bikes in 150cc segment, FZ 16 has revolutionized the biking scene in India in a short span of its launch. It has bagged the prestigious Bike of the Year Award from UTVi / Autocar, Zigwheels and Business Standard Motoring and Viewers Choice award at UTVi & Autocar India Awards 2009. Based on FZ16 Yamaha India has launched the FZS which features a aerodynamic windsheild and is available in two new shades. With the Triple Macho concept projecting the Muscular silhouette, muscular body parts and muscular chassis, FZ-S is an object de’art on the street and reflects visual expression of performance.
Update: Yamaha India Launches updated FZ Series
Yamaha India has launched updated FZ series, which comes with host of new features like longer and wider pillion seat, new stylish grab bar, large and wide rear fender, new chain protector plus new shades have been introduced.
Fast Facts About Yamaha FZ16
- Is the best looking bike in its class
- Is powered by a 153cc engine
- Maximum power is 14 bhp at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque is 13.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
- All the models of the FZ family will now have a kick start option
- Is available in four shades: - Fiery Orange (New Shade), Competition White, Black Cyber Green and Sunset Red (New Shade)
Design and Styling of Yamaha FZS
FZ-S highlights the style quotient and has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colours & graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish & sporty carbon pattern meter console, and more aggressive looking headlight. FZ-S scores high in looks not only in its segment but beyond and is designed to satiate the need for style and fashion by riders. Etched with style and geared to today’s fashion conscious customers, FZ-S is a fusion of machismo and fashion. The stylish yet innovative FZ-S has macho and muscular looks redefining the 150cc bikes segment. It keeps it simple, with street-tough naked styling and super-civilized power delivery and a specially designed riding position that gives riders extra confidence at lower speeds.Each and every part of FZ-S has been designed with a lot of detailed attention and careful thought. This ultimate degree of perfection means even the slightest feature has not been overlooked. Only Yamaha ensures this kind of craftsmanship.
The rider and the machine share a feeling of oneness, and from different angles the impression is different. This is particularly because the finest components have been used in its precise manufacturing. The FZ-S possesses both a rough and brutish expression as well as a certain subtlety. This high quality masterpiece will without doubt become a rage for the next generation. Everything about this bike is big, the wide tyres, the huge tank, the beefy forks. Viewed side on it looks like a well built athelete on the start line flexing its muscles, waiting to smash all the records. FZ-S is an urban-cool motorcycle built for great performance and easy-living functionality, because that’s the whole idea of a bike like this. It has got heart-pumping knockout performance and it’s got serious attitude on top of that, a lean and mean look that’s all about raw power.
The steel fuel tank with a plastic resin outer cover takes advantage of the freedom of shaping that plastic provides, giving the tank cover a powerful shape with modulations suggestive of the muscular body of an athlete. To give a sense of volume to the machine, an external diameter of 35mm is adopted in a two-layer type exhaust to minimize the effect of heat on the pipe. The layout features a large-volume primary character on the underside of the crankcase. The muffler is an irregular shaped tapered type mid-ship muffler.
Engine of Yamaha FZS
- Powered by 153cc, air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine
- Maximum power of 14 Bhp at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque of 13.6 Nm at 6000 rpm
FZ-S is powered by 153cc, air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine which generates maximum power of 14 Bhp at 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 13.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. The 153cc engine of this bike is designed for the urban commute. The broad tyres, low center of gravity and high torque at low rpm makes it a breeze to drive in city traffic. The bike covers the world standard 0-60 kmph sprint in just 5.5 seconds. The mid range thrust and the highly tuned throttle response are designed to give you the feel of a ultra-powerful bike in the urban ride.
Instrument Cluster of Yamaha FZS
The meters on the FZ-S are installed in a Full Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and other indicators are set in optimum position to keep the field of vision clear. Also, the engine starting signal is an example of the spirit of innovation.
Suspension and Ride Quality of Yamaha FZS
A Monocross rear suspension unit provides 120 mm of wheel travel, while optimized oil and damping valve specs help ensure agile running performance and handling. It inhibits bottoming while riding with a tandem passenger as well as providing a very comfortable ride. FZ-S gets its DNA from global FZ series of Yamaha motorcycles. Fat tyre at the rear, beefy tank, beefy front fork compliment the FZ-S’s muscular character, which has become a huge hit among the young crowd in India.
Shades Available in Yamaha FZS
Yamaha FZS is available in four shades:
- Fiery Orange (New Shade)
- Competition White
- Black Cyber Green
- Sunset Red (New Shade)
VEHICLE SUMMARY | |
| Name: | FZS |
| Type: | Commuter |
| Fuel Consumption: City | 36.00 |
| Fuel Consumption: Highway | 47.00 |
VERDICT | |
| FOR | Looks & Style Wide Rear Tyre |
| AGAINST | High Price No Variant with Rear Disc Brake |
OUR RATINGS | |
| Appearance: | * * * * * * * * |
| Comfort: | * * * * * * * * |
| Features: | * * * * * * * * * * |
| Performance: | * * * * * * * * |
| Value for money: | * * * * * * |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Displacement: | 153cc |
| Engine: | 153cc, 4-stroke |
| Maximum Power: | 14 Bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque: | 14 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Gears: | 5 Manual |
| Clutch: | Constant Wet Multi Plate |
| Bore: | 58 |
| Stroke: | 57.9 |
| No. of Cylinders: | 1 |
| Valve Per Cylinder: | 2 |
| Chassis Type: | Diamond |
| Cooling Type: | Air Cooling |
DIMENSIONS | |
| Length: | 1975.00 mm |
| Width: | 770.00 mm |
| Height: | 1045.00 mm |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Weight: | 135.00 kg |
| Ground Clearance: | 160.00 mm |
| Fuel Tank: | 12.00 ltrs |
| Wheelbase: | 1335.00 mm |
| Headlamp: | 12V35W / 35W＋35W |
| Wheel Type: | 5 Spoke Alloys |
| Wheel Size: | 100/60 - 140/60 mm |
| Tubeless: | Yes |
| Colors: | Fiery Orange, Competition White, Black Cyber Green, Sunset Red |
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY | |
| Suspension(Front): | Telescopic |
| Suspension(Rear): | Monocross |
| Brakes: | 267mm Hydraulic Disc |
| Brakes(Rear): | Drum |
| Stand Alarm: | Yes |
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| Fuel Guage: | Digital |
| Self Start: | Yes |
| Tacho Meter: | Digital |
| Trip Meter: | Digital-1 |
| Alloys: | Yes |
| Speedometer: | Digital |
| Passenger Footrest: | Yes |
| Passenger Backrest: | No |
| Step-up Seat: | Yes |
| Pass-light: | Yes |
| Low Fuel Indicator: | Yes |
| Low Oil Indicator: | No |
| Low Battery Indicator: | No |
| High Oil Temp. Indicator: | No |
| Choked Air Filter Indicator: | No |
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