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Power and torque are kept identical on 2023 Yamaha Fascino and RayZR at 8.04 bhp and 10.3 Nm, coupled with a mild hybrid system2023 Yamaha FascinoWith Phase II of BS6 emission deadline nearing, manufacturers are updating their vehicles to comply with the new norms. After Yamaha launched its updated motorcycle line, now it is the turn of its scooters. Today, they have announced the launch of 2023 Fascino and RayZR.In Yamaha’s 125cc scooter lineup, we get two offerings, Fascino and RayZR. Both are polar opposite where design is concerned. Fascino shoots for a neo-retro vibe, while RayZR shoots for a sporty appeal. Both of them are based on similar chassis and are powered by the same 125cc engine, which is now RDE compliant.2023 Yamaha 125cc ScootersFor 2023 scooters, Yamaha offers new colours and OBD-II diagnostics compliance. The 125cc single-cylinder engine mild hybrid system has been reworked to emit a lower amount of emissions. 2023 Fascino gets all-new Dark Matt Blue colour while RayZR Hybrid gets two new attractive colours – Matte Black & Light Grey VermillionCommon features between the two are LED headlights, LED tail lights, a fully digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, front telescopic suspension, and a rear single-sided shock absorber. Both scooters get a 12” front alloy wheel with a disc brake option and a 10” rear alloy wheel with a drum brake. Rear features a 110-section tyre with both, but RayZR gets block pattern tyres.2023 Yamaha RayZRDimensionally, both Fascino and RayZR are the same as before. With this mild hybrid system, Yamaha claims best-in-segment fuel efficiency figures of up to 60 km/l too. Both offer 21L under-seat storage space and have a kerb weight of 99 kg.2023 Yamaha Scooter Prices2023 Fascino prices start from Rs 91k while that of the new RayZR is priced from Rs 89k, ex-sh. Power is still pegged at 6 kW (8.04 bhp), similar to the outgoing model. Yamaha offers an SMG (Smart Motor Generator) with this powertrain enabling features like silent start and start/stop system. Yamaha claims 30% more power and 16% improved efficiency over its preceding 113cc engine.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies, said, “Under the Call of the Blue brand campaign, it is our endeavor to offer an exceptional experience to our customers. The scooter segment is getting quite competitive in India and customers have much higher expectations from the brands. As a leading two-wheeler brand in India, our commitment goes beyond motorcycles and that’s what we have tried to deliver with the 2023 version of our 125cc Hybrid scooter range.2023 Yamaha Fascino, RayZR pricesThe addition of the Y-Connect app is a big step towards providing vital, driving-related information to our customers allowing them to take true charge of their riding patterns. On the other hand, colours reflect a rider’s persona and with the additions of new and exciting colours, there are now new ways for our customers to flaunt their style. That’s Yamaha’s commitment and we’ll continue to bring such exciting upgrades in our models in future as well to meet the expectations of our customers in India.” More

With a price tag of Rs. 1,27,400 (ex-sh), 2023 Yamaha FZ-S Ver 4.0 competes with Xtreme 160R, Apache RTR 160 4V and Pulsar N160New Yamaha FZS V4.0The FZ lineup acts as an entry-level portal into Yamaha’s motorcycle lineup. Thanks to this, it is the highest-selling Yamaha motorcycle in India. Yamaha has now updated FZ-S FI for 2023 and now bears Ver 4.0 tag. There are considerable changes to the outgoing model.Price increment associated with this update is Rs. 3,000. New Yamaha FZS V4.0 is priced from Rs. 1,27,400, as opposed to Rs. 1,24,400 for the outgoing model (both prices ex-sh). Price increment seems to be justified considering everything new with Ver 4.0. Along with new FZS, Yamaha also launched updated versions of FZ-X, R15 V4 and MT-15.2023 Yamaha FZ-S Ver 4.0First batch of the new FZ-S has started to arrive at dealer showrooms. Thanks to K2K Motovlogs we now have a detailed walkaround of 2023 Yamaha FZ-S. Main change that is immediately visible is its front headlight design. Ver 4.0 new face gets twin LED DRLs flanking the main LED headlight unit. These new DRLs somewhat remind me of the red tattoo on Kratos’ face in the God Of War video game.We would have liked it if Yamaha got rid of the chrome element surrounding its fake air vent on its tank shrouds. This still is the only sour point on an otherwise brilliant-looking motorcycle. Nonetheless, it lends FZ-S Ver 4.0 a strong character.[embedded content][embedded content]Other changes include a larger instrument console. This is the same unit as found on Yamaha MT-15. New FZS has a larger LCD display that gets Bluetooth connectivity. It displays phone battery level, SMS alerts and call alerts on the console. No turn-by-turn navigation, though.LED turn indicators are now offered as standard. Earlier, it was offered only as a paid accessory. Even though the braking hardware is kept similar to the outgoing model, TCS has been added with Ver 4.0. This is a welcome addition to Yamaha’s entry-level motorcycle. Taking on corners will be even more inspiring than before. Dual-channel ABS is still not offered.Specs & RivalsWith the new model, Yamaha has integrated OBD-II diagnostics as well. The 149cc single-cylinder engine is BS6 phase II compliant, meeting RDE norms. Along with that, this engine is E20 compliant as well. Meaning, it is capable of running on Ethanol blends up to 20%.Mechanically, there are no changes as of FZ-S Ver 4.0. It still makes 12.4 PS of power and 13.3 Nm of torque. Engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This is a fairly fuel-efficient 150cc motorcycle. Yamaha is offering the same three shades that it used to offer with FZ-S ver 3.0. These are Metallic Black, Metallic Grey and Majesty Red. Only Metallic Grey gets Blue alloys, while the other two get them in Gold shade. More

For 2023 model year, Yamaha Tricity range is kept identical mechanically – The 155cc model still makes just 14.88 bhp and 14 Nm2023 Yamaha Tricity 125cc, 155ccTrikes are not very common in India. That said, they are a common sight in ASEAN markets and Europe, where scooter manufacturers have had their fair share of products in this segment. Newest of the bunch are Yamaha’s 2023 model range of Tricity 125 and 155 scooters, which are now launched in Japan.Both trikes are hard to set apart where design is concerned. A similar design trait is found with some Yamaha motorcycle ranges too. Launched at JPY 4,95,000 (approx Rs. 3.1 lakh) for Tricity 125 and JPY 5,56,000 (approx Rs. 3.54 lakh) for Tricity 155. These prices don’t include taxes.2023 Yamaha Tricity 125cc, 155ccGiven the premium pricing strategy, they wouldn’t be viable options for the price sensitive Indian market. Yamaha is not likely to consider bringing them to our shores anytime soon. These pose lucrative options for people to consider in markets where trikes are popular.For the money, there is a lot that one will get with the 2023 Yamaha Tricity range. For starters, both scooters are large in size and have a huge road presence. Something which conventional scooters lack. Yamaha has chosen an interesting design language for the Tricity scooter range.2023 Yamaha Tricity 125cc, 155ccThe flowing design with 2023 Yamaha Tricity seems to be masking the heft quite well. Overall looks can be termed sporty, backed by conscious design choices. There is a large LED headlight unit at front flanked by turn indicators, along with a fairly tall windscreen covering its instrument console. The overall front fascia is mean and wouldn’t look out of place on a top-speed chasing superbike.The powertrains are less superbike-y. In Yamaha’s global portfolio, three are three scooters under the Tricity range. A 125cc, a 155cc and a 300cc model. Tricity 125 makes 12.06 bhp and 11.02 Nm from its liquid-cooled engine. Even though Tricity 155 uses the same 155cc 4V engine as R15 V4, it is detuned to make just 14.88 bhp and 14 Nm.Popularity Of Yamaha’s Tricity RangeYamaha Tricity range offers two 14” alloy wheels at front and a 13” alloy wheel at the rear. Front wheels are tiltable, lending them cornering abilities. All wheels get disc brakes and suspension duties are taken care of by telescopic front forks and dual shockers at the rear. Features include smartphone connectivity, a smart key with keyless operation, and a lot more.Ever since the global launch of Tricity range in 2014, Yamaha has not seen much success. Even with the grand re-introduction in 2019, Yamaha Tricity range hasn’t made a significant dent in ASEAN and JDM markets. Europe is a slightly different story, though. Tricity 125 is the OG of the bunch. Tricity 300 was introduced in 2019. Whereas Tricity 155 was first showcased at 2016 Osaka Motorcycle Show. For 2023, Yamaha is betting big on trikes with the launch of MY2023 Yamaha Tricity 125 and Tricity 155 in JDM. More

As part of MY2023 upgrade, Yamaha is now offering LED turn indicators, dual-channel ABS, TCS, OBD II diagnostics, and new colours2023 Yamaha MT15 – Old vs New. Image – Burn Piston 2.0Yamaha, came up with a naked version of its flagship R15, named MT15. This had the same beating heart as its race-faired sibling, albeit in a more affordable package. It featured a robotic face, reminiscent of Micheal Bay’s Transformers movies and overall athletic charisma.It looked right, performed right and was priced below R15 with mostly the same mechanicals. In April 2022, Yamaha updated MT15 with USD front forks, an aluminium swingarm, Bluetooth connectivity and more for a price bump of Rs. 13K. When Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 was launched, it garnered a reputation for being pricey. It lacked certain features that owners would expect from a motorcycle priced at a premium. Some of those features are now added by Yamaha for MY2023. Let’s take a look at 5 key takeaways when compared to the outgoing model.Yamaha MT15 Old Vs NewWe have covered MY2023 MT-15 before. Since there is no official information divulged from Yamaha’s end, there are very few things known about this new model. We have compiled 5 key elements where MY2023 Yamaha MT-15 comes off as a better-equipped motorcycle. Hat tip to Burn Piston 2.0 for sharing their video with us.For starters, Yamaha is now offering dual-channel ABS. This is the most significant addition to MT15. Dual-channel ABS was speculated to make it on MT-15 with Version 2.0, but it wasn’t. The second most significant update to MY2023 MT15 is the addition of a traction control system (TCS). Yamaha has made TCS switchable too, which is handy if the system is ever too intrusive.[embedded content][embedded content]Both dual-channel ABS and TCS were on offer in R15 V4 since day one. Now, they are a part of its naked sibling MT15 too. Third addition to the 2023 model is the new OBD II monitoring and diagnostics. According to reports, diagnostics reports can be retrieved from Yamaha’s smartphone app as well. This means RDE compliance, meeting phase II of BS6 norms.2023 Yamaha MT15 – Old vs NewThe fourth addition is more of a feel-good addition, instead of a must-have. Weirdly, it is LED turn indicators. We say weirdly because it is a head-scratcher how Yamaha got away with offering halogen bulbs on its flagship products in India. Not just Yamaha, but many other bike makers follow this practice. Price-according features should be a no-brainer, right?New ColoursThis might seem trivial. However, it should have been included in the package since day one. Until now, Yamaha only offered LED turn indicators as a paid accessory. Heck, non-M variants of R15 V4 shockingly still don’t get LED blinkers in MY2023 models as well. Sticking with 2023 MT-15, we now get new colour combinations. A metallic Black shade with Fluorescent Red wheels was never offered before.2023 Yamaha MT15 – Old vs NewThere is still no word about turn-by-turn navigation added with MY2023 MT-15 and R15. This was the one feature that people craved since Bluetooth was added. Except for these five changes, Yamaha MT-15 has been kept identical to the outgoing model. This means the same robotic face, handsome design and the 155cc 4V VVA engine with 18.4 PS of power and 14.2 Nm of torque. Launch is on Feb 13th and a price hike will be associated too. More

Yamaha has been able to keep its portfolio refreshed by introducing cosmetic and functional updates at regular intervals2023 Yamaha MT15 Dual ABS2023 models of Yamaha’s popular bikes such as R15, MT-15 and FZ-X have started arriving at select dealerships. It indicates that these bikes will be launched soon.Visual updates are evident in the form of new colour options and other minor touch-ups. Functional updates include dual-channel ABS for FZ-X. 2023 models of R15, MT-15 and FZ-X will also be OBD-2 compliant. With the updates, these bikes are expected to be launched at a slightly higher pricing.2023 Yamaha MT15 WalkaroundExcluding OBD-2 compliance, the focus is primarily on cosmetic enhancements in case of R15 V4 and MT-15. 2023 Yamaha R15 gets a new matte black/gold colour theme. It’s a mix of black and light grey, with contrasting golden highlights. The bike has golden USD forks and golden coloured wheels. Existing colour options for R15 V4 include metallic red, dark knight and racing blue.Yamaha MT-15 gets a new colour theme of gloss black and red. Both wheels get the red shade, whereas the golden USD forks create an exciting contrast against the largely black colour scheme. Existing colour options for MT-15 include metallic black, ice fluo-vermillion, cyan storm, racing blue and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition. K2K Motovlogs has shared a detailed first look walkaround of new 2023 MT15 dual ABS.[embedded content][embedded content]Yamaha FZ-X gets a new matte blue colour, which seems familiar to the one used on existing YZF-R15 V4. The blue shade has been used predominantly on the fuel tank and front fender. Much of the bike has a blacked-out look including the headlamp cowl, engine, exhaust and grab rail. The bike also gets golden coloured wheels. Existing colour options for FZ-X include matte copper, matte black and metallic blue.2023 Yamaha FZ-X also gets dual-channel ABS. It is possible that Yamaha may have two versions of FZ-X, going forward. One could be similar to the existing model, whereas the other could have an updated scrambler-like profile. The latter could get features such as new windscreen, high mounted front fender and tubular steel casing for the headlight. It is not certain if both variants of FZ-X will be getting dual-channel ABS.All three bikes are expected to be OBD-2 compliant. The deadline for the same is March 31, 2022. OBD-2 primarily enforces stricter emission norms via real-time monitoring of exhaust gases. On-board diagnostics systems can detect any variations from mandated emission norms.No performance tweaksMuch of the hardware will be the same for 2023 versions of R15, MT-15 and FZ-X. R15 and MT-15 share the same 155cc, liquid cooled, SOHC, 4-valve engine. It generates 18.4 PS of max power and 14.2 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh transmission. Yamaha FZ-X is equipped with a 149cc, air cooled, SOHC, 2-valve engine that churns out 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed transmission. More