The vibrant Yamaha is all set to unleash a rogue in the Indian market. While the race inspired R15 conquered the premium 150cc segment, Yamaha’s new FZ-16 would be a muscular one to pull crowds. FZ-16 is the same bike we seen at the Auto expo (known as FZ 150cc). Unlike to what we believed this FZ-16 will be a 160cc bike. An air cooled, caruberetted 160cc mill will power the new FZ-16. Tuned for torque, this motor is expected to generate around 15bhp of maximum power. FZ-16 will come with 5-speed transmission. The toe only lever gearshift pattern will be the well accepted 1-down 4-up.
If you think R15 does not suit your taller body profile, remember this FZ-16 is a street fighter and its styling will suit for well builds. Inspired from iconic FZ 1000, FZ-16 is large,chunky and looks massive. There is nothing to hide – the engine, the injection system, chain and tractor tyres are open and sure to intimidate fellow riders. The
Though it may not be as hi-fi as its sibling R15, the FZ-16 will offer features that are on par or more than its peers. At the rear FZ-16 sports mono-suspension becoming the third bike after Honda’s Unicorn and Yamaha’s R15 to offer this feature. A digital speedometer will be on offer. The analog tachometer’s redlining is at 9000 rpm. Let’s ready to screw the engine to its red-line and go to Ladakh. Mull over it, serious off-roaind should not be an issue. The macho tyres of the FZ-16 would be tubeless both at the fore and aft. However in the pursuit of bringing an affordable bike (atleast this time) FZ-16 comes with a drum brake at the rear.
FZ-16 is expected to be priced between Rs70,000-Rs80,000 and will take on the new Apache RTR FI. Yamaha might launch the FZ-16 in September itself. Start visting your nearby Yamaha showroom daily to know about the booking.
To view pictures of FZ-16 (known as FZ 150cc) visit http://www.vicky.in/blog/yamaha-fz-150cc-pictorial-preview/