TVS Fiero FX

Since this review has been read by more than 1000 ppl I have decided to give a complete

revamp to this review....

I have made the following changes:

1.Written the review with sub titles.....

2.Written the review in points for easier reading....

3.Given extra addition of what possible changes you can make to your bike for better look

Why I went for this bike:

1. First major reason : I didn’t want to buy a pulsar

   
   




2. Every one has a pulsar so wanted to be different but wanted a bike in same category of 150 cc

   
   




3. Read all reviews abt f2 it was good...but I didn’t like f2 since it didn’t have that

   
   

killer look

1. FX has exact features as f2 but has modified body i.e it is the f2 twin

   
   




2. The metal in front and the chrome mirrors gave the bike effect of a cruiser like

   
   

thunderbird(thunderbird was my fav bike...but my budget couldn’t accomodate 80000 bucks)

1. Always thought of using my bike for long journeys....so wanted a bike which would give me good milage with good power

   
   




2. I had choices of pulsar, f2, fx, cbz...pulsar is good but not that good mileage and engine stability.....f2 model wasn’t good but good mileage and performance.....cbz best of the lot in performance and model but mileage and economy for the user is very bad......so my last choice was fx right mix between model , performance, mileage

   
   

High points of the bike:

1. mileage of 55-65 km/l in economy mode during first 6000-8000 km

   
   




2. mileage of 50-55 km/l in power mode during first 6000-8000 km

   
   




3. mileage of 50-55 km/l in economy mode above 10000 km

   
   




4. mileage of 45-50km/l in power mode above 10000 km

   
   




5. highest speed of 110 km/hr

   
   




6. smooth riding ...long journeys can be made with a ease

   
   




7. good riding position.....reduced stress on your back

   
   




8. econometer with dual type ignition economy mode and power mode....when you drive in economy mode you have efficient fuel consumption hence higher mileage

   
   




9. good disc brakes

   
   

10.engine switch off button no other bike has this option I guess, very good one very useful in signals.

Low points:

1. tvs tyres....they don’t have grip on wet surfaces and muddy road..esp the rear tyre

   
   




2. you might feel vibrations at high speeds but regular service and good maintenance you can eliminate that

   
   




3. as time goes you won’t hear any sound from the engine......so ppl who expect that they should make thier presence felt with sound of thier bike u r sure to be disappointed ...but I prefer this way you feel u r gliding when u r moving in high speed

   
   




4. the chain is not that strong...so you might have to replace it for every 6000-8000 km

   
   




5. there is a side stand indicator with alarm...but it is a half baked one which might go on even when side stand is not in use....

   
   




6. the tvs service is for name sake ..they don’t attend your complaints...so better give ur bike only for free service avoid pay service

   
   




7. lack of the fifth gear

   
   

Possible changes& suggestions:

1. you don’t need to have any stickering since the company stickering is infact really good the gold sticker on the metallic body has really gr8 effect

   
   




2. change your tyres for better grip

   
   




3. remove your mirror ....with mirror it gives a good look....but without mirror it has the freak look which most of us expect

   
   




4. change of seat would be nice idea

   
   




5. give your bike a wash once is a month ..with car wash liquid or general purpose liq like colin

   
   




6. giving the bike for regular service say once in 1 or 2 months will keep the bike in gr8 condition...you can expect high speeds and gr8 pick up

   
   

TECH SPECS -FIERO FX

Engine & Transmission Type Single Cylinder,

4 Stroke,

Air Cooled OHC Displacement

147.5 cc

Compression Ratio 9.4:1

Maximum Power 12 bhp (8.95 kW) @ 7000 rpm

Maximum Torque 10.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Maximum Speed 100 km/h

Transmission 4 Speed

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Width 750 mm

Overall Length 2020 mm

Overall Height 1110 mm

Min Ground Clearance 155 mm

Kerb Weight 124 Kgs

Wheels & Brakes Wheel

Base 1270 mm

Front tyre size 2.75x18

Rear Tyre size 90/90 mm x 18

Front Brake 240 mm Disc 130 mm Disc (Optional)

Rear Brake 130 mm Drum

Electricals

Ignition System Digital

CDI Head light 12V 35/35 W/Halogen Tail / Brake Light 12V 5/10 W

Battery Capacity 12V 2.5 Ah -

Kick Start Capacity Fuel Tank (including reserve) 13 Litres

Reserve 2 Litres

Suspension

Front Hydraulically damped telescopic suspension

Rear Rectangular Box swing arm,

5-step adjustable shock absorber,

Triple rated spring

(specifics are from the official tvs fiero fx site)