Yamaha Motor India has been talking about a much-awaited neo-retro motorcycle, Yamaha FZX, which explicitly features timeless appeal along with sharp performance and hence sets trends in the Indian Two-Wheeler market.
Yamaha FZX: A New Approach to Retro-Modern Design
The Yamaha FZX is a radical departure from company conventions of design, embracing instead the globally very popular neo-retro look.
Key design points to know:
- LED Lighting: The round LED headlamp merges with the LED DRLs and extremely appealing tail lamps for a sleek yet vintage design.
- Teardrop Fuel Tank: With 13 liters, it boasts sculpted knee recesses, and of course, rider grip and styles are improved.
- Wide Handlebars: Ensuring comfort in an upright riding position for long rides.
- Split-Seat Setup: A cushioned seat design prioritizes comfort for both rider and pillion.
- Blacked-Out Engine and Exhaust: Installs a modern vibe while remaining classic.
The FZX is available in five stunning colors, including Vintage Blue, Racing Red, Café Brown, Midnight Black, and Pearl White to suit the tastes of every rider.
Yamaha FZX: Power and Performance
At the very heart of the Yamaha FZX lies an advanced 149cc, single cylinder, air cooled engine with full power and efficiency.
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Engine Specifications
- Power Output: 12.4 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
- Torque: 13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
- Gearbox: 5-speed transmission
Yamaha FZX: Advanced Features
- Blue Core Technology: It is a technology that increases combustion efficiency, reduces friction, and improves cooling and yields a test condition of 55 kmpl fuel efficiency.
- Variable Valve Actuation (VVA): This is the first experience from Yamaha in the same segment. This technology will ensure strong low-end torque without sacrificing top-end performance and make the FZX versatile for city commutes as well as highway rides.
Comfort and Handling: For Indian Roads
It has a diamond-type frame, so this motorcycle has just the right amount of stiffness and flexibility.
Suspension and Tires
- Front: 41mm telescopic forks
- Rear: Monoshock with 7-step preload adjustability
- Tires: 17-inch alloy wheels with 100/80-17 (front) and 140/60-17 (rear) tubeless tyres
Yamaha FZX: Braking
Bike comes with 282mm front disc and 220mm rear disc, and as standard equipment it has dual-channel ABS.
This setup gives one lots of comfort, with ease in urban bumps, and it will offer confident handling.
Yamaha FZX: Modern Technology
The FZX boasts a retro look, but it does not skimp on high-tech standard safety and connectivity.
Yamaha FZX Key Features
- Digital Instrument Cluster: A 5-inch TFT display with ride data (comprehensive)
- Yamaha Motorcycle Connect X: Bluetooth connectivity through smartphone for turn-by-turn navigation, call alerts, and more
- Traction Control System (TCS): For the first time in its segment, to enhance safety
- USB Charging Port: Under the seat, convenient location to charge one’s gadgets on the run and go.
- Dual-Channel ABS: dual-channel ABS provides accurate braking even at emergency situations.
Ride Experience: A Blend of Past and Future
Yamaha FZX provides a fun ride experience with ample comfortness and enhanced performance.
Riding Characteristics
- Upright Riding Position: Wide handlebars and cushioned seats for long rides in the city.
- Suspension Setting: Adsorption of road imperfections while preserving excellent stability.
- Refined Engine: The VVA system increased low-end torque to ease the navigation of cities and smooth highway cruising.
Competition and Market Position
Priced competitively at ₹1,25,000, the FZX aims to capture a niche in the 150cc premium segment, competing with:
- Royal Enfield Hunter 350
- TVS Ronin
- Honda CB350RS
The USP lies in its special blend of retro- classic design, modern features and Yamaha’s legacy of dependability and performance.
Manufacturing and Availability
Yamaha FZX is manufactured at Yamaha’s Chennai Tamil Nadu facility, maintaining high production standards.
Booking and Financing
- Booking Open: Available across all dealerships across India.
- Delivered from: October 1, 2024.
- Finance Options: Offers partnerships with financial houses, low EMI and minimal down-payment schemes.
Bold Move for Yamaha and Indian Motorcycling
Yamaha FZX is not just a motorcycle; it is a statement. Through the amalgamation of classic aesthetics and high-performance technology, Yamaha is rewriting what the neo-retro segment can ever promise to the riding fraternity.
With the FZX, the very dynamics of this 150-200cc motorcycle market are going to change-it will push innovation and feature-rich designs into the market.
The Yamaha FZX stands ready to set new benchmarks on Indian roads for those seeking style and functionality together in a motorcycle.
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