17 Yamaha SZ-R Photos

Photos of the newly launched 153 cc, Yamaha SZ-R

In my review of the Yamaha SZ, I had mentioned that the showroom guys did not allow me to take photos of the SZ-R (the front disc brake variant). So here are a couple of photos of the Yamaha SZ-R (Courtesy Yamaha India and Zigwheels)

The SZ-R variant has a different kind of tank extension than that of the SZ-X. Also the turn indicators on the SZ-R is transparent compared to the amber colored ones found on the SZ-X and SZ. A tachometer also finds its place on the SZ-R variant. Also the kick lever has been removed from the SZ-X and SZ-R variants.

The SZ-R is by all means a good looking bike and won't look out of place when placed alongside the comparitively costlier current crop of 150 cc bikes. But one has to point out that features like a hi-beam/pass flasher and a trip meter has been omitted from the Yamaha SZ-R.

Yamaha SZ-R [More Photos] (Posted below)

6 Happy New Year 2011. Honda opens booking for the CBR250R from 1st Jan

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2011..!! Keep those helmets on and ride safe.. you can book the CBR250R from Jan 1st

29 Yamaha SZ Review

I take Yamaha India's latest sporty commuter the 153 cc SZ, for a spin..

Likes

+ Attractive pricing
+ Good low end performance
+ Comfortable ergonomics

Dislikes

- Omission of features like Pass Switch, Tripmeter, Engine kill switch

- Doesn't do justice to the Yamaha DNA

"Yamaha = Excitement/Performance/Faster Heart Beats"

That’s what Brand Yamaha stands for me and I am sure to the majority of Indian bikers as well. Lets recollect the models which have built Yamaha its image/presence in India

1. RD350
2. RX100
3. YZF R15
4. FZ-16/S

I don’t think anyone with an interest in Indian motorcycles would disagree that no other Yamaha model can find its place in the above list. Each of the above mentioned four models stays true and honest to the brand identity of Yamaha.

i.e. "Yamaha = Excitement/Thrill/Faster Heart Beats"

According to me, any product that Yamaha manages to conjure up for India by following the above formula, will be a successful. Well then, what about the recently launched Yamaha SZ/SZ-X/SZ-R?

I take it's test ride to find out..

10 Motorcycle scene in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa [2010]

A casual glance of the motorcycles that I caught plying in Bhubaneshwar City

Motorcycles are not just my passion but have turned into an obsession for me. Not only do I dream/think about motorcycles for the better part of my day, but even when I am out on the street I keep checking out the different types of motorcycles that ply on our streets. This comes more naturally to me than the natural male instinct to check out members of the opposite sex. No, honest..!!

I probably need to consult a good mechanic.. Err, I meant a good psychiatrist.

Motorcycles in front of the Jagannath Temple, Puri (60 kms from Bhubaneshwar)

I had been to Bhubaneshwar twice this year. First time I was there in the month of Aug 2010 and then for the second time just a couple of weeks back in Dec 2010.

5 New 2011 Hero Honda Karizma Spotted

Photos of a new (slightly upgraded) 2011 Hero Honda Karizma posted on xBhp.Com..

Credits for Photo and Scoop: xBhp.Com

Don't get your expectations too high for the supposedly new Karizma R is probably another cosmetic upgrade fron Hero Honda.

What New? Well, according to the xBhp.Com member who has broken the news and clicked the photos..

[1] New colour paint (seems inspired from the ZMR)

[2] ZMR Type Turn indicators in clear lens (both front and black seeme to be like that of thee Hero Honda Karizma ZMR)

[3] Some small circular Orange reflective material attachcd to the engine guard

[4] Slightly repainted speedo meter


The engine of the Karizma has been retained exactly the same since it launch 6-7 years back. Not that it is a bad engine, but some increase in power would have been more appreciated.

Anyway, this probably would be the last cosmetic upgrade on the Karizma R before the Honda name is removed by Hero.