Yamaha India launches refreshed 2012 FZ series of motorcycles..
Max. Torque seems to have come down from the earlier 14.0 Nm to 13.6 Nm
After the launch of the FZ-16 in 2008 and FZ-S in 2009, Yamaha India has been refreshing it's FZ range of motorcycles every year with new colors. Yamaha India had also put out limited edition FZ (and Fazer) in 2009 (all white colored) and 2010 (all black colored). Following this annual regimen, the FZ series gets new colors for 2012 as well.
Posted below are the changes, new colors, specs & prices.
Price: (Ex-Showroom Delhi as on 30'th Apr 2012)
FZ-16: Rs 69,250
FZ-S: Rs 71,280
New Features:
Apart from new color combinations, there are small feature changes like the addition of a lower chain guard/protector, redesigned grab rails, a longer & wider rear mudguard and a wider and longer rear seat.
Among the changes the long rear mudguard and the new chain guard looks a bit weird to me but the redesigned rear seat is a welcome change. The earlier FZ models had the smallest rear seat among Indian bikes, making it an uncomfortable pearch especially for the well endowed pillions.
There are no major change in the specifications of the bike except the Max. Torque which seems to have been reduced from the earlier 14.0 Nm to 13.6 Nm on the latest models (tuning the engine for better fuel efficiency..??).
Yamaha FZ-16/S Specifications
ENGINE
Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Displacement: 153.0cc
Bore & Stroke: 58.0 × 57.9mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum Power: 14PS @ 7500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 13.6 N.m @ 6000 rpm
Starting: Electric & Kick
Lubrication type: Wet Sump
Fuel Supply: Carburetor
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission type: Constant mesh, 5-speed
ELECTRICALS
Battery 12 V, 5.0 Ah
Headlight 12 V, 35/35W
CHASSIS
Frame type: Diamond
Suspension (front/rear): Telescopic/Monoshock
Brake type:(front/rear) Disc/Drum
Tyre size (front/rear): 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 1,334mm
Overall Length × Width × Height: 1,973 mm × 770 mm × 1,090 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Wheelbase: 1,334 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 160 mm
Kerb weight: 135 kg
Fuel tank: 12 liters
Engine oil: 1.2 liters
2012 Yamaha FZ-16/S: Colors
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Related Posts
- 2011 FZ Series (New colors + Kick starter) [May 2011]
- 2010 FZ Series (New colors) [Apr 2010]
- Yamaha 2010 & 2009 Limited Edition FZ Series [Oct 2010]
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13 Comments:
Looks nice! Hope for a review soon.
There's not much new to review.. mechanically it is the same old FZ which I have already written the ride review
Any Modification For Mileage How Much it ill Give?
Have d mileage been tested again, ny improvement?
when its going to hit showrooms in nagpur. i have asked 2-3 yamaha showrooms but they have no idea about it.....
is it available in the philippines?
pls. update me thanks.
Burns a huuuuge hole in your pocket...! Yamaha, please try to understand Our sentiments, Even after all these macho looks and the naked styling, the foremost thing to consider is:
"kitna deti hai...?"
And this Macho Machine gives only a mere avg. Of 28-32 in cities and worst ever 38.5 on highways..! WTH...
Hope you understand..!
So very true Jitendra. Did some 200kms test riding from the Yamaha Nepal showroom. It burns a hell lot of fuel. This drawback is pretty huge to cope up with.
Hey everyone!! I need some guidance, I work in an Ecuadorian motorcycle company in South America, we would love to travel to India in early 2013 to a two wheelers fair, however I understand that the next Auto Expo at New Delhi will take place in 2014, do you think that Surat Auto Expo 2013 will fulfill our expectations? Do you know any other Big motorcycle fair in 2013 at India? Thank you very much for your help.
Hey Fransisco,
Haven't heard of the Surat Auto Expo.. so can't comment on how big it would be. The Auto Expo held every two years at New Delhi is the biggest in India and it covers both cars and motorcycles.. and will be held next in 2014.
Does reducing max. torque improve FE? Will FZ give atleast 40km/ltr in city ?
hey, will the reviews be posted? for the old and new one?
(its kinda difficult navigating through your site)but i like the reviews. so post one soon!
@Mohit,
have already posted review of the FZ16.. its there in there "BIKE REVIEWS" section.
Since the FZ-16/FZ-S and Fazer have been the same bike since there launch, according to me review of one of them is enough
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