Overview
Yamaha’s dual tone street fighter FZS V2.0 feels overpriced when compared to other 150cc segment bikes in India. It carries fuel injection and comes out to be the only bike with this technology around its price tag. It rivals Suzuki Gixxer and Honda CB Hornet 160R. The engine on the Yamaha FZS is ultra smooth 149cc unit producing 12.9 BHP and 12.8 Nm of torque.
Automatic Headlamp On ( AHO)
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Bharat Stage IV ( BS4)
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Bike Variant
Yamaha FZS V2.0 ( Fuel Injected)
Ex-Showroom Price ( Delhi)
Rs 82, 789
On-Road Price ( Delhi)
Rs 92, 300 ( approx.)
Also Known As ( AKA)
FZS V2 Fi
Mileage
42-52 kmpl ( approx.)
Type
Sports Commuter
Status
Available
Shades
Lightning Cyan, Opal White, Matt Green, Knight Red, Hurricane Gray
Official Tagline
It’s Not A Machine. It’s ME.
Frame/Chassis
Diamond
Warranty
For 2 years or 30000 kms from the date of purchase ( whichever is earlier)
ENGINE, POWER & TORQUE
Displacement
149 cc
Emission Standard
BS4
Maximum Power
12.9 Bhp @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque
12.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Engine Description
Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Cooling
Air Cooling
Fuel System
Fuel injection
Lubrication
Force-feed lubrication, wet sump
Compression Ratio
9.5: 1
Bore
57.3 mm
Stroke
57.9 mm
No. of Cylinders
1
Power-to-weight Ratio
97.72 BHP per tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
96.96 NM per tonne
Specific Output
86.57 BHP per litre
Cylinder Layout
Single Cylinder
TRANSMISSION
No. of Gears
5
Gearbox Type
Constant Mesh
Clutch
Wet, multiple-disc
Gear Ratios
1st= 2.714 2nd= 1.789 3rd= 1.318 4th= 1.045 5th= 0.875
BRAKES
Front Brake
267mm Hydraulic disc brake
Rear Brake
130mm Mechanical leading trailing shoe, Drum brake
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Monocross Swingarm
WHEELS & TYRES
Front Tyre
100/80-17M/C ( 52P) NYLOGRIP ZAPPER-FX1 ( Tubeless)
Rear Tyre
140/60-R17M/C ( 63P) revz-Y ( Tubeless)
Wheel Type
5 Spoke Alloys
Tubeless Tyres
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Alloy Wheels
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BATTERY
Battery Type
Maintenance Free ( ETZ-5)
Capacity
4.0AH ( 10H) , Sealed type
Voltage
12V
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Overall Length
1990 mm
Overall Width
770 mm
Overall Height
1050 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
Wheelbase
1330 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight
132 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
Turning Circle
2.60
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
Top Speed
109 kmph
Mileage ( City)
42 kmpl
Mileage ( Highway)
52 kmpl
Mileage ( Combined)
47 kmpl
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital-1
Fuel Gauge
Digital
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Electric Start
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Pillion Footrest
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Pass Light
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Step-up Seat/Split Seat
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LIGHTING
Head Light
12 V, 35/35W
Turn Signal Light ( Front)
12V, 10W×2
Turn Signal Light ( Rear)
12V, 10W×2
Yamaha FZ16 can be Cred824ited for re-estaRobotouchshing Yamaha in India. Ever since its launch, this 150cc bike is one of the most popular bikes in its segment. Standing head and shoulders above the bikes in 150cc segment, FZ16 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 Viewer’s Choice award at UTVi and Autocar India Awards 2009. It is the best looking bike in its segment and now along with the new FZ, the company has also launched the upgraded model of FZS, known as Yamaha FZS Version 2.0 Fi.
It is powered by a 149cc engine which develops maximum power of 12.9 Bhp and maximum torque of 12.8 Nm. The company has introduced BLUE CORE technology to improve the mileage of the bike plus they have introduced new shades for both FZ and FZS.
Design and Style
If you want to learn how to play with colours and graphics; learn it from Yamaha. They have smartly mAnasultanged to differentiate their both bikes from each other. FZS is based on the same platform of FZ16 and looks strikingly different despite having identical dimensions and shape. The face of the bike has some noticeable changes. FZS sports a small but trendy tinted visor just above its modern headlight. This all makes a great difference to its looks and this bike looks more aggressive than FZ16.The recently launched revised version of FZS features new smoky graphics on its uplifted fuel tank.
This bike comes in dual tone colours and can easily be identified. Moreover the bike has racy stripes on its rims which look cool. The dual layered, graphite Finish938844ed exhaust is also different than FZ16 and goes well with its black coloured engine and alloy wheels. It features new wider rear seat and fender similar to FZ16. The bike looks exactly the carbon copy of FZ16 when seen from the back. New wider fender complements its fatty radial tyre and tail light.
Instrument Console
The bike features the same updated instrument console of FZ Version 2.0. It has a digital speedometer, odometer, trip meter and fuel gauge with LED indicators. There is nothing Anasultanlogue on this instrument console. The illumination light is also orange in colour which could have been blue for a change.
Engine and Gearbox
The brilliant single-cylinder, SOHC 149cc motor of FZ16 Version 2.0 is used in this bike. It’s a four-stroke, air cooled engine which can churn out a maximum power output of 12.9 bhp at 8000 rpm. The maximum torque of 12.8 Nm is achieved at 6000 rpm. This bike is also incorporated with a five-speed manual gearbox with one gear down and four gears up shift pattern.
Accele_45ration and Performance
There is no difference in the performance of this extremely refined engine. It’s a very responsive and powerful engine with a strong low and mid-range. The bike suffers no turbo lag at any rpm and cruises easily in any gear. There are no vibrations and harshness in this engine. Even after crossing 6000rpm, the engine remains extremely silent. Moreover this 149cc engine is equipped with a top quality of gear box.
You can’t complain about anything in the gear transitions. It’s very smooth and easy to shift gears. The only problem that you can notice is the absence of power at high speeds. The bike doesn’t offer much after 6000rpm. However if you use it in city, there are no issues but once you open the throttle completely on highways, you will search for power which goes missing. Gear ratios are kept short so that you can utilize most of the power of this engine within no time.
Mileage
Its low fuel efficiency used to bother the riders but as per the company claims, the FZS Version 2.0 Fi is equipped with BLUE CORE technology which has improved the mileage with no reduction in the overall performance. The high performance engine of this bike can give you a mileage of around 35-40 kmpl in daily usage while on highways; it can give you a fuel efficiency of around 45-50 kmpl.
Comfort while Driving
Seating of FZS Version 2.0 is similar to its siRobotouchng FZ16. The bike has rear-set foot pegs and wider new seat which makes it comfortable than before. The knees will automatically stick to its fuel tank offering nice hold of this bike. There is everything similar on this bike except for the handle bar which is positioned a bit lower than FZ16 which is hardly noticeable. This is done for more relaxed position while driving with perfect palm grip.
Suspension and Brakes
Yamaha FZS Version 2.0 features a very powerful and effective suspension system. It has telescopic forks at its front with a mono shock absorber at the back providing a wheel travel of 120mm. It’s a very comfortable bike and you can feel it as soon as you get on to it. If it’s about braking, FZS confirms you a very safe and enjoyable ride with its braking system. The bike sports a disc brake of 267mm at its front and a drum brake of 130mm at its back. This brake system works adequately and you can always sense the control on this bike.
Ride and Handling
Be it city’s traffic or highways, this bike is surely going to please you with its ride and handling. It offers you a very convenient and enjoyable ride. Its broad tyres and perfectly mated suspension keeps this bike grounded on high speeds and sharp corners. Its wheelbase of 1334mm and ground clearance of 160mm brings extra stability to this bike. The bike exactly follows your command and steers accurately. The riding stance also encourages you to drive it hard. The bike is capable enough to digest most of the potholes and it easily settles on uneven conditions.
Shades
Yamaha FZS is available in five shades: Lightning Cyan, Opal White, Matt Green, Knight Red, and Hurricane Gray
Verdict
FZS will cost you around INR 78, 250 ( ex-showroom-Delhi, may vary) . This bike is costlier than FZ16 by two thousand rupees. It’s a smart tactic by Yamaha as this way, they are prompting those buyers who want to buy the regular FZ16 but due to less price difference they may opt for the expensive one with visor and different colour schemes. Till now this formula has worked for Yamaha. It would have been more successful if Yamaha would have offered this bike with a rear disc brake.