Yamaha FZ16

After the revolutionary YZF-R15 launched earlier this year, it’s the turn of the eagerly awaited FZ-16.Its also called as “Macho street Fighter“.Its a street fighter of yamaha, redifining the 150cc concept.

The stylish yet innovative FZ-16 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.The meters on the FZ16 are installed in a Full Liquid Crystal Display. 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.Yamaha FZ16 motorcycle is more a city bike, tuned for aggressive city riding than for pure top speed.The FZ-16 is estimated to cost around Rs. 70,000 ex-showroom. It is be available in three colours - Lava Red, Midnight Black and Flaming Orange

Main Styling Elements of FZ-16:

. Tough looking front forks

.Mid-ship stubby silencer

.Super wide tyres

SUMMARY

Topspeed                      132km

Milege(city & HIghway)      36 & 47

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement                      153cc

Engine                             Air cooled,4s,SOHC

Power                               14bhp@7500rpm

torque                               13.6Nm@6000rpm

Gears                                   5 manual

Bore                                  58

Stroke                              57.9

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Length                            1975mm

width                             770mm

height                            1045mm

weight                              126kg

wheel                               5 spoke alloys.

100/60,140/60

color                                lava red,midnight black,FLaming orange(3 of them r  shown)

suspension(Front)               telescopic

(rear)                 Monocross

Brakes                               267mm disc(front),Rear-drum

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

fuelguage                             digital

self start                              optional

Tachometer                          Digital

Trip meter                             Digital

The yamaha compares their “macho street fighter” with the established models like Bajaj’s Pulsar 180 & TVS Apache ……….so we can conclude that they even dont compare pulsar 150, Hero honda’s Extreme & Hunk wid their FZ16………They r ready to race wid 180cc nd i think, goin for 200 also……..Here’s a quick comparison……………….

COMPARISON

Pulsar 180                  TVS Apache                     FZ16

type                    sports                      commuter                      naked

top speed            125                           117                               132

milege                 43                            47                                36

displacement       179  cc                     159.7cc                        153cc

power                  16.7@8500rpm 15.7@7500rpm 14.5@6500rpm

So at last YAMAHA is all set to conquer the Indian roads…With the maximum power with affordable price,its goin to conquer the hearts of guys………………LETS ENJOY D RIDE