India Yamaha Motors has expanded its FZ series with the launch of the new FZ-X in our market. The new FZ-X features a neo-retro design that is inspired by the Yamaha XSR motorcycles. This latest offering from India Yamaha Motors shares its chassis and base components with the FZ FI range. The new Yamaha FZ-X will be available in two variants – standard and with Y-Connect Bluetooth tech. Both variants are available in three colours – Matte Copper, Matte Black, and Metallic Blue.
The styling cues include a round headlight at the front, a tall-set handlebar, an engine cowl, a step-up seat with a tuck and roll pattern for the cover, and a basic grab rail at the back. The motorcycle gets rugged dual-purpose tyres and fork gaiters that enhance the overall styling. Yamaha will offer several optional accessories to further customise the FZ-X. These include a seat cover, tank pad, chrome mirrors, and LED blinkers. The seat height is rated at 810mm while the kerb weight stands at 139kg.
The feature list comprises an LED headlight with LED DRL, an LCD instrument cluster, a USB charger, and a sleek LED taillight at the back. The safety net includes single-channel ABS and a side-stand engine cut-off function.
The Bluetooth-enabled version works with Yamaha Y-Connect smartphone application and the display offers information about calls, SMS and email notifications, and phone battery level. The smartphone application, on the other hand, records details about fuel consumption, maintenance recommendation, last parked location, malfunction notification, rev dashboard, and ranking (for distance travelled and fuel economy).
The new FZ-X shares its 149cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with the FZ FI range. Linked to a five-speed gearbox, the motor produces 12.2bhp of power at 7,250rpm and 13.3Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm.
The hardware comprises 41mm telescopic front forks, a seven-step preload-adjustable rear mono-shock, disc brakes on both wheels, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
