YAMAHA FZ - X
Overdrive|November 2021
Time to identify the value of X in the latest equation of Yamaha’s 150cc commuter bike formula
CHRISTOPHER CHAVES
YAMAHA FZ - X

Brakes 282mm disc (f); 220mm disc (r)

Ride comfort, maneuverability Performance, overall design, seat fabric

Type 149cc, 1-cyl, air-cooled, 2-valve

OD Rating

Max torque 13.3 Nm @ 5500rpm

Price `0.00 lakh (exshowroom, Mumbai)

Suspension 41mm Telescopic Fork (f); 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension (r)

Max power 12.4 PS @ 7250rpm

Fuel tank 10 litres

For the last couple of years, auto enthusiasts like ourselves have been hoping and praying for Yamaha Motor India to bring its XSR 155 to our country ever since it was launched in Thailand back in 2019. Now that neo-retro theme motorcycle came across as a very interesting proposition because it was based on the Yamaha R15. That dynamic Deltabox chassis, the rev-happy engine among some other parts in common, it all looked an absolute treat. At least, on paper, it did. Now the year 2021 and Yamaha finally have an answer to our prayers... well, somewhat. This retro-styled motorcycle is the Yamaha FZ-X and this bike is based on the Yamaha FZ series – a series of sober bikes that’s done very well out here in India. So let’s see what this one’s all about then, shall we?

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