Yamaha FZ

Running motorcycles on Ethanol is a lot cleaner and also a lot more economical and also ecologically friendly2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftEven though you can’t create fuel-grade pure Ethanol at your house. The idea still holds true. Rather than pumping more and more crude oil that might sway the ecological and geological system that this earth is, we can make our own fuel from agricultural crops. This sustainable fuel is also beneficial for the growth of agricultural sector.The wastes of produce are let to decompose with yeast and other microbes and due to fermentation, Ethanol is created. But you can’t just take Ethanol and put it in your vehicle that was designed to run on petroleum products like petrol and diesel. With high price tags of electric vehicles and not so many advances made in solar and hydrogen fields, Ethanol sounds feasible for developing countries like India, Brazil and the likes.2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftHonda has always been hot for this flex fuel idea where an engine is designed to run on both fuels. Honda has been pioneering flex fuel tech for over a decade now. Brazil gets a Honda CG 160 Titan motorcycle in Brazil which can run on both petrol and ethanol. But emissions norms for India are in keeping with BS6 / Euro 5 levels. Whereas emission norms in Brazil are less than Euro 4 levels. This makes it easier to implement flex-fuel technology in the South American country.Now Yamaha has stepped into the arena in Brazil with 2023 Fazer FZ15 facelift. Brazil-spec FZ15 comes with a slightly updated design that is also likely to make it to India. But both displace the same 149cc. While Brazil-spec motor can run on both petrol and ethanol. This engine develops 12.2bhp with both fuels and develops 12.7Nm of torque.2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftThis engine’s power and torque figures are mostly similar to India-spec FZ V3 which produces 12.4bhp and 13.3Nm. Also, cycle parts are mostly the same too. Brazil gets the same suspension, braking components, 17” alloy wheels, and probably the 5-speed gearbox too. But Brazil-spec 2023 Yamaha FZ15 Facelift gets some new things that FZ V3 in India doesn’t.Design Changes & ComponentryThe most impressive part that Brazilian FZ gets is Pirelli’s Diablo Rosso 2, which is offered as standard. Other changes include a new headlight assembly unit that seems to be inspired by the FZ25 that we have in India. FZ15 now gets a projector unit along with twin LED DRLs flanking the projector that looks very handsome.Rest of its design is kept intact, though. It still gets the same body panels, rear section, seats, fuel tank and everything. One design change that I wholeheartedly welcome is a black finish on the trim around its fake air vents situated on its muscular fuel tank shrouds. Earlier it was chrome and looked absolutely atrocious and gaudy.2023 Yamaha FZ15 FaceliftEven though Yamaha FZ15 ethanol that could run on both fuels is less likely to make it to India, the design changes are highly likely to make it to India. We can expect a refresh of FZ V3 by the end of this year and receive the same projector headlight assembly as Brazilian-spec FZ15. When launched, it will lock horns with Pulsar 150 and the likes. More

Image – Nitish Neo2022 Yamaha FZ 25 is available in Racing Blue and Metallic Black colours – Nnew FZS 25 will sport Matte Copper and Matte BlackIndia Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has updated their 250cc Streetfighter range adding two new colour schemes. Currently offered in two variants, FZ 25 and FZS 25. The standard FZ 25 is priced at Rs 1.39 lakh while the sportier FZS 25 variant carries a price tag of Rs 1.43 lakh. All prices are ex-sh.The two FZ models will have their individual colour schemes with the FZ 25 continuing to be sold in Racing Blue and Metallic Black while the FZS 25 getting new colours of Matte Copper and Matte Black. Apart from adding new colours, the company has not introduced any other feature or engine updates.2022 Yamaha FZS 25 New Colour First LookLaunched under the company’s ‘The Call of the Blue’, strategy, the Yamaha FZ 250cc motorcycles have been on sale in India for a few years now. But unlike the 150cc FZ range, the 250cc range is yet to see similar sales success.With new colour schemes added, Yamaha will be hoping that it will gain more attention from buyers in a younger and more adventurous segment. Below is a detailed walkaround review and first look of the new 2022 Yamaha FZS 25 motorcycle, credit to Nitish Neo youtube channel.[embedded content][embedded content]2022 Yamaha FZ 250cc – FeaturesThe two FZ’s sit on a diamond frame and sports a large muscular fuel tank with shrouds. It also gets bi-function LED headlamps, side slung exhausts, side stand, engine cut off switch and negative LCD instrument cluster offering basic trip-related information.2022 FZS 25 gets a split seat setup, fly screen and brush guards on handle grips and dual-channel ABS. All colour options come with copper-coloured 17 inch alloy wheels and MotoGP-inspired livery for the standard variant. Launched at highly competitive pricing, Yamaha FZ 25 and the FZS 25 are among the most affordable quarter-liter bikes in the market. They rival the Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 in this segment.Engine Specs, TransmissionYamaha FZ 25 and FZS 25 are powered by the same 249cc, single cylinder, air cooled, SOHC, fuel injected engine. The engine makes 20.5 hp peak power at 8,000 rpm and 20.1 Nm peak torque at 6,000 rpm mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. It gets telescopic forks at the front and 7 step adjustable mono-shock absorber at the rear.Braking setup is via disc measuring 282mm front and 220mm rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. Yamaha FZ 25 rides on 17 inch alloy wheels on the front and rear fitted with 100 section front and 140 section rear tyres.Yamaha now looks forward to adding the new-gen MT-15 naked street-fighter iteration of R15 to its model lineup in the country. No launch date is announced but it is expected to come in around February-March 2022. Yamaha India sales have been rather lackluster in Indian markets in recent months, while exports have seen better numbers in December 2021. More

Image – MRD VlogsIndia Yamaha Motors has launched the new FZS-Fi range under its ‘The Call of the Blue’ initiative
Yamaha has been regularly updating the FZ motorcycle range since launch in 2008. The most recent update was this month wherein the Yamaha FZS-Fi models come in with refreshed styling along with new colour options for 2022.
2022 Yamaha FZ-S Fi and FZS-Fi Deluxe get new features and colour options and are priced at Rs. 115,900 and Rs. 118,900 respectively. These updates are a part of the company ‘Call of the Blue’ initiative and the models will be available at company dealerships from mid-January 2022.
New Yamaha FZS FI Deluxe Variant
The standard Yamaha FZ-S Fi is presented in two shades of Matte Red and Matte Blue. The more premium Yamaha FZS-Fi Dlx is being offered in three colours of Metallic Black, Metallic Deep Red, Solid Grey. The two new Yamaha models also receive feature updates. On the standard FZ-S Fi, LED tail lamps are the only update.
The new Yamaha FZS-Fi Dlx gets some added features among which are coloured alloy wheels, new graphics, dual-tone seats, LED turn indicators and tail lamp, all of which play a major part in enhancing its premium appeal. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below, credit to MRD Vlogs.
[embedded content]
The two new Yamaha models also receive Bluetooth enabled Connect-X App by Yamaha offering features such as Answer Back, Locate my Vehicle, Parking Record and Hazard and Riding History. Multi-function LCD instrument cluster, lower engine guard and a tyre hugging rear mudguard are also a part of the updates.
Yamaha FZS 2022 – Engine Specifications
Yamaha FZS-Fi and FZS-Fi Dlx see no change in their engine lineup. They continue to get their power via the same 149cc, 2 valve, single cylinder, SOHC Blue-Core engine offering 12.4 hp power at 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm torque at 5,500 rpm.
The engine gets mated to a 5 speed gearbox. Suspension and braking are via telescopic fork in the front and pre-load adjustable mono shock at the rear along with disc brakes on both wheels with dual channel ABS.
Yamaha Price Hike Jan 2022
In related news, Yamaha India has hiked prices across range from 1st January 2022. Yamaha has a total of seven motorcycles in India among which are FZ Fi, FZ25, FZ-X, FZ25, MT-15, R15 V4 and R15S V3 and three scooters – Fascino, RayZR and Aerox 155.
The reasons cited for this price hike is rising cost of raw material and a new safety regulation of foot rest that has been made mandatory. The price hike is at Rs 2,000 on Yamaha R15 V4 to Rs 1,72,800 while Yamaha FZ-X is also hiked by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,26,300. The new Fascino has received a price increase of Rs 800 to start off at Rs 73,000 while price of the new flagship scooter Aerox 155 has been increased by Rs 2,000. More

2022 Yamaha FZS FI Deluxe VariantThe new Yamaha FZ-FI will be presented in three variants and will be offered in a price range from Rs 1.1 lakh to 1.19 lakh ex-sh
Yamaha Motor India has been seeing some good activity in recent months, thanks to multiple new launches. It all started with the AEROX 155 scooter, which was launched in September. On the same day, 4th gen Yamaha R15 V4 and YZF-R14M were also launched.
India became the first country to get the new gen R15. It came in with several feature updates over its earlier counterpart. Yamaha Motor India also introduced the YZF-R15S V3.0 in November 2021 with price from Rs 1.58 lakh ex-sh, about Rs 14,000 cheaper than the standard YZF-R15 V4.0.
2022 Yamaha FZ-FI and FZS-FI Version 3.0
Yamaha India has announced the launch of the 2022 FZ range. This now includes FZ-FI, FZS-FI and FZS-FI Deluxe variant. 2022 Yamaha FZ Fi V3.0 is priced at Rs 1,09,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is presented in colour options of Deep Purplish Blue, Metallic Y and Black Metallic X.
2022 Yamaha FZS-FI on the other hand gets a price tag of Rs 1,15,900 and in colour options of Matte Dull Red Metallic 4 and Matte Dark Purplish Blue Metallic 1. FZS gets feature updates in the form of a new LED taillight.
2022 Yamaha FZS FI Deluxe Variant
The top of the line Yamaha FZS Deluxe is priced at Rs 1,18,900 with colours of Black Metallic, Deep Red Metallic and Pastel Dark Grey. It receives features such as LED Tail lamp and LED blinkers along with coloured wheels and dual tone seating. No features addition is seen on the base FZ trim. It comes with LED headlamp, negative instrument console and side stand engine cut-off function. All prices above are ex-sh.
2022 Yamaha FZ Specs
There has been no change in specs of the motorcycles. 2022 Yamaha FZ gets its power via a 149cc, air-cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, fuel injected engine offering 12.4 hp peak power at 7,250 rpm and 13.6Nm peak torque at 5,500 rpm.
The engine gets mated to a 5 speed constant mesh gearbox. Suspension and braking are via telescopic fork in the front along with preload-adjustable mono-shock at the rear and disc brakes on both wheels with dual-channel ABS.
2022 Yamaha FZS FI Deluxe Variant
Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies said, “Under The Call of the Blue initiative, we will continue to reach out to our customers and upgrade our product range to meet their evolving needs. One such upgrade is the launch of FZS-FI Dlx model which is based on our customer’s feedback.
The 3rd generation of the FZ 150 cc range has witnessed huge success as it proves to be the perfect combination of style and performance for the Indian youth. The launch of the FZS-FI Dlx variant will enhance the premium appeal of the FZ model range further as the all-LED lighting setup makes the FZS-FI Dlx & FZS-FI more modern, and the striking colour combinations on the FZS-FI Dlx with Led Flashers truly reflect the global spirit of Yamaha Racing.” More

2022 Yamaha FZ, FZS, Deluxe LaunchedYamaha has been providing subtle updates to its entire portfolio for the past few months in order to stay competitive
In the new year, many auto brands will be looking to provide something new to their buyers and hence we could see many new and updated models in the near future. Through our sources, it has been confirmed that Yamaha will be launching an updated range of FZ models in India very soon.
The updated range includes FZ, FZ-S and new top-spec FZ-S Deluxe model. Prices of the new FZ range start at Rs 1.10 lakh for the base trim and Rs 1.16 lakh for the mid-spec FZ-S model. The range-topping FZ-Deluxe trim will be available at a price of Rs 1.19 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
Updates on 2022 Yamaha FZ Fi V3.0
Major changes in the new Yamaha FZ range include new colour options. The base FZ model will now be offered in two paint schemes including Deep Purplish Blue Metallic Y and Black Metallic X. FZS is offered in two different options namely Matte Dull Red Metallic 4 and Matte Dark Purplish Blue Metallic 1.
The top-spec Deluxe trim will be offered in three shades including Black Metallic X, Deep Red Metallic X and Pastel Dark Grey. Yamaha has also thrown a few additional features. For instance, FZS will now benefit from an LED taillight.
2022 Yamaha FZ, FZS, Deluxe Launched
On the other hand, FZS Deluxe will be equipped with features such as an LED taillight, coloured alloy wheels, dual-tone seats and LED flashers. No features have been added to the base FZ model. It already offers features like a negative instrument console, side stand engine cut-off function and an LED headlight.
The higher-spec models of the new 2022 Yamaha FZ range come with added new features. It include features such as Yamaha’s Bluetooth-enabled console that offers access to functions such as answer back, e-lock, locate my bike, hazard, etc.
2022 Yamaha FZ Mechanical Specs
In terms of specifications, all models in the FZ series are identical to each other. They are powered by a 149cc 2-valve single-cylinder engine that returns an output of 12.2 bhp and 13.6 Nm of peak torque. This unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The hardware comprises telescopic forks at front, preload-adjustable rear mono-shock, and disc brakes on both wheels which are aided by dual-channel ABS.
A few months ago, Yamaha added a new motorcycle to the FZ range called FZ-X which gets a different neo-retro styling. However, underneath the metal, it is the same bike as rest of the FZ models. Interestingly, it is 2kg heavier than the latter. FZ-X is currently offered in a single variant which is priced at Rs 1,24,300 (ex-showroom). More

2021 Yamaha FZS FI New TVC
Yamaha has added a few additional features to the 2021 FZ and FZ-S range although there have been updates in its mechanical department

Yamaha recently launched an updated version of its most popular motorcycle in India FZ FI and FZ-S FI at a starting price of Rs 1,03,700 (ex-showroom). The refurbished version of the sporty commuter bike has been given a few crucial updates which make it a more tempting buy.
The Japanese bikemaker has now launched a new TV commercial highlighting some new features of FZ-S which is the premium version of the FZ series. Apart from a few feature upgrades, it also gets a new colour option – Matte Red in addition to pre-existing paint schemes such as Dark Knight, Dark Matte Blue, Matte Black and Vintage Edition.
New Features on offer
Among new feature additions, the most prominent is Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X technology which allows riders to connect their smartphone to the instrument console of the bike via Bluetooth.
This feature was earlier limited to top-of-the-line Vintage Edition but with the latest update has been made a standard offering across the FZ-S range. The Connect X technology permits riders to access features such as ‘Answer back’, ‘E-lock’, ‘Locate my bike’, ‘Hazard’, etc.
[embedded content]
Apart from these, FZ-S now comes with a new 3-D emblem on its fuel tank along with a Side Stand Engine Cutoff Switch. Other feature highlights from the updated FZ-S lineup include an LED headlight, fully-digital negative LCD instrument panel, two-level single-piece seat and Bosch single-channel ABS. It rides on 17-inch spoke alloy wheels and now weighs two kilos lighter than its predecessor at 135 kg.
Mechanical Specs
Coming to its mechanicals, FZ-S is very bit identical to its predecessor. It is powered by a 149cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that cranks out 12.2 bhp and 13.6 Nm of peak torque. This unit is offered with a 5-speed gearbox. Hardware setup of the bike utilises a telescopic fork at front and a 7-Step adjustable monocross at rear. Anchorage duties are handled by a single disc of 282mm and 220mm at front and rear wheels respectively.
The Japanese bikemaker on the occasion of its launch, said that it will continue to take feedbacks from its consumers and launch new products under the banner of ‘The Call of The Blue’.
These updates have come at a minor price hike in the range of Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500. Despite the increment in prices, Yamaha FZ remains one of the most affordable in its segment. It rivals segment heavyweights such as Pulsar 150, Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Hero Xtreme 160. More