No doubt, currently Yamaha-India's sales are almost at an all time high, and it has just added a booster to it.
If you are a student and are planning to buy Yamaha FZ-16 or FZ-S, then you will straight away get a flat discount of Rs.3000
And that's not all, if you are already an owner of any Yamaha bike then simply refer your friends to buy FZ-16 or FZ-S and save Rs. 2500 for your friend and get reward of Rs. 500 for being a loyal customer of Yamaha on every purchase.
Now, Look the same offer in these words:
If you are planning to buy a new Yamaha FZ-16 or FZ-S, then find someone who is already an owner of ANY Yamaha bike (you will find hundreds and thousands of them in your college/office or social networking sites like orkut or online forums like mouthshut.com), and ask them to be your referrer. They will get Rs.500 from Yamaha and you will get Rs.2500 discount on your new bike :)
And remember Offer is valid till 31st August 09
And that's not all, if you are already an owner of any Yamaha bike then simply refer your friends to buy FZ-16 or FZ-S and save Rs. 2500 for your friend and get reward of Rs. 500 for being a loyal customer of Yamaha on every purchase.
Now, Look the same offer in these words:
If you are planning to buy a new Yamaha FZ-16 or FZ-S, then find someone who is already an owner of ANY Yamaha bike (you will find hundreds and thousands of them in your college/office or social networking sites like orkut or online forums like mouthshut.com), and ask them to be your referrer. They will get Rs.500 from Yamaha and you will get Rs.2500 discount on your new bike :)
And remember Offer is valid till 31st August 09
Rs.3000 discount to students.
Rs.2500 discount to referrals.
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Yamaha Fazer, inspired by the best performed bikes from Yamaha - FZ 16 and FZ-S, is the new refined FZ product from Yamaha-India. Heads will start turning with it's triple macho design concept.
Technically the bike is not so different from either FZ 16 or FZ S, but Yamaha has certainly corrected the weak point of it's previous releases; the front look. So just have a quick look on these images and pick the right color for yourself.
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After a successful launch and marketing of Yamaha FZ-16 last year, now Yamaha-Motor has felt and seen the potential of Indian automobile market. The company not only enjoyed the overwhelming response it got for it's macho bike in the India's favorite segment - 150cc, but it has also looked carefully for features lacking in it's present model and tried to improve it to meet the expectations of Indian youth, and recently launched the the new improved Street Fighter - Yamaha FZ-S. The FZ-S Bike is launched in two attractive colors: Yellow Streak and Silver Tech.
In the words of Mr. Y. Tsuji, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.:
In the words of Mr. Y. Tsuji, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.:
Yamaha has set forward on a journey where each and every product of ours will set a benchmark in the market with its technological superiority, quality & manufacturing excellence and style quotient. The arrival of this new variant FZ-S is a clear illustration of how the market has responded to FZ 16. Our strategic intent is to provide customers with stylish variant to suite his fashion statement and personality.The bike is a more stylized version that comes with an aerodynamically chiseled windshield, a more aggressively styled headlight design and a carbon-fibre replica instrument console along with new color schemes and sporty graphics. The bike has been priced Rs.2000 higher than it's previous version, at Rs.67,000 (ex-showroom - Delhi).
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Yamaha said that Mr Tsuji, currently the manufacturing head at IYM will take over reins from Mr Tsutomu Mabuchi, who is going back to Japan.
On his new assignment, Mr Tsuji, who has been heading manufacturing for Yamaha in India for more than a year said that “Our focus would remain on elevating the biking experience of Indian consumers by providing them the best biking technology available”.
I hope Yamaha International has recognized India's potential in Two wheeler market !
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As many people are searching for some useful and quick reviews of FZ16, so here some short and perfect reviews collected from mouthshut.Here's what zipzap.biker says:
Till date I used to believe the two bikes which I had earlier, samurai had the best pickup and the CBZ was the best of all in terms of power and pickup" however the first feeling of FZ16 was " awesome".
The best features to highlight are as follow’s
1) The Headlight : Very bright and clear ...High beam is too good.
2) The rear monocross suspension is too smooth.
3) The front/rear suspension and the disk break are very responsive.
4) The rear tyre (140/60) radial tubeless provides a very good road grip even when the bike is bent on a turn at extreme angles as well as the front tyres.
5) The handle bar is of the right length and desing that provides a very good control.
6) Very good pickup.
7) The digital console is beautifully desingned and can really see the colours comming to life once the ignition key is turned on.
8) smooth engine performance that is enhanced by the small and cute silencer which not only adds to the look but also the performace of the bike and weight balance towards the center.
Last but not the least the styling is superb especially the parking light (front).
Things that can be improved/added
1) Crash gaurd
2) kick start
3) Could have had FI technology and rear disc breaks.
The next user Praste, has although recommended to purchase the bike (gave 5 stars rating to the bike), but has listed some problems that he has faced till now:
The first problem he has reported is that, the company is not providing (doesn't have it in their stock) required amount of spare parts in the showrooms/service centers.
Another big issue is the amount of dust and water that gets kicked up by the front wheel, the engine is bound to get a good amount of sand blasting unless Yamaha provides us with some quality accessories!
The website claims that Yamaha develops products based on customer feedback! Guess what??? There is not link on thier website that allows a customer to provide one!!! How frustrating can that be?
Overall:
Bike --- 5 star
Service(Showroom) - 4 star
Yamaha approachability -- no star!
Siddhart Rane, got a ride on his friend's bike, and has reported his experience in the review, he himself owns a Honda Unicorn, so the readers can see the difference where he got impressed by the bike - as a comparison or advantage over his own Unicorn.
"Amazing!", that’s the only thing I’d been saying when I saw the bike. Then came the good part, my friend handed over the keys, (the key looks great too!, well sculpted!) The riding posture is amazing! It gives you a big bike feel. thump the starter and a great exhaust note welcomes you.
Off we go, since it was evening and rush everywhere, maneuvering the FZ was "freaking amazing!" Also I noticed, its a great torquey bike to ride in the city, in heavy traffic conditions. Awesome low end grunt! even with a pillion, who is almost 6’2", the handling was not twitchy at all.
Overall ;
handling: excellent, pickup: excellent, bring vegetables during peak hours + laundry: No problem! Stoppie: Piece of cake. [Didn’t try, saw overdrive mag, seems easy! ;)]
For the average Joe, I’d say, its a great bike! No doubt what so ever. An amazing, well thought out package for the Indian roads. Weekend long rides must be bliss on this bike.. hoping to ride one soon into the sunset.
Chandar from Maharashtra says:
The front number plate doesn’t gel with the overall physique of FZ-16 as I feel it negates (kills) the attitude and mean looks that is exhibited by FZ-16 to a very large extent!!
The starter and the starting of FZ-16 is the least noisy affair. You will be surprised how easily this bike comes to life at one go and that too without a using a choke!! The bike has no kick mechanism to start and one has to rely only on self-start.
FZ-16 takes gear changing to next level and that too with a single toe lever. One can’t use heel to shift and the disadvantage on this is that the office executives may have their shoes worn out or may look jaded, especially the left one!! The gears have absolutely no false neutrals, no judders, vibration, it’s a spot on and a solid feel that one encounters.
I can simply say that this bike has the best brakes in its class and no one can come near it forget matching it!!
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If you were amazed by the looks of so called "Lord Of The Streets", Yamaha FZ 16, then just have a look at this Mega Beast Yamaha FZ 1 - A clear advanced version of FZ 16, with a powerful engine, smoother edges and more muscular looks. Launched by Yamaha Europe. The FZ1 has got heart-pumping knockout performance and it’s got serious attitude on top of that, a lean and mean look that’s all about raw power.
Just have a look on it's specifications too:
courtesy: Yamaha-Europe
Just have a look on it's specifications too:
| Engine | |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC |
| Displacement | 998 cc |
| Maximum power | 110.3 kW (150 PS) @11,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 106.0 Nm (10.8 kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Transmission system | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 L |
| Oil tank capacity | 3.8 L |
| Chassis | |
| Chassis: | Aluminum die-cast, diamond shaped |
| Rear suspension system | Swing arm (link suspension) |
| Front brake | Dual discs, Ø 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc, Ø 245 mm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2,140 mm |
| Width | 770 mm |
| Height | 1,060 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,460 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Wet weight | 214 kg / ABS: 221 kg |
courtesy: Yamaha-Europe
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Now that we have a number of bikes in the 150cc to 220cc segment, while selecting a bike from this huge range of options, people get confused even in a single company, and when they visit showrooms of different companies, it only adds to their confusion.
For your convenience and to help you in better selecting the right bike, this post contains the specifications of all popular bikes in the 150cc to 220cc segment.
The bikes are from Bajaj, Hero Honda, Honda, TVS, and Yamaha, namely Pulsar 150cc, Pulsar180cc, Pulsar 200cc, Pulsar 220cc, Hero Honda Hunk, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Hero Honda Karizma, Yamaha FZ 16, Yamaha R15, Honda Unicorn, TVS Apache.
You can compare the following specifications in the pictures below:
Engine and transmission : Displacement, Engine type, Stroke, Power, Starter type.
Physical measures : Front suspension, Rear suspension, Front brakes, Rear brakes, Gear box, Length, Height, Curb weight, Fuel capacity, Reserve fuel volume, Mileage/Fuel efficiency, ex-Showroom price.
Bajaj Pulsars - Click the Image to Enlarge
Hero Honda - Click the Image to Enlarge
Yamaha - Click the Image to Enlarge
TVS Apache & Honda Unicorn - Click the Image to Enlarge
You can download all these details together
in a single file (Excel sheet) from here :
[Download From Here]
For your convenience and to help you in better selecting the right bike, this post contains the specifications of all popular bikes in the 150cc to 220cc segment.
The bikes are from Bajaj, Hero Honda, Honda, TVS, and Yamaha, namely Pulsar 150cc, Pulsar180cc, Pulsar 200cc, Pulsar 220cc, Hero Honda Hunk, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Hero Honda Karizma, Yamaha FZ 16, Yamaha R15, Honda Unicorn, TVS Apache.
You can compare the following specifications in the pictures below:
Engine and transmission : Displacement, Engine type, Stroke, Power, Starter type.
Physical measures : Front suspension, Rear suspension, Front brakes, Rear brakes, Gear box, Length, Height, Curb weight, Fuel capacity, Reserve fuel volume, Mileage/Fuel efficiency, ex-Showroom price.
Bajaj Pulsars - Click the Image to Enlarge
Hero Honda - Click the Image to Enlarge
Yamaha - Click the Image to Enlarge
TVS Apache & Honda Unicorn - Click the Image to Enlarge
You can download all these details together
in a single file (Excel sheet) from here :
[Download From Here]
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LORD of the STREETS is here...
*Update: The reviews I am getting from my online friends (owners of this beast machine) about this bike are truly amazing, guys on other big bikes like pulsars, CBZ xtreme, and even Karizma are turning their heads to have a look of this bike. People who know least about bikes are also amazed by the looks of the bike.
The rear Tyre and silencer are very attractive, and makes the bike more muscular and a true macho machine. The tyres and overall shape of the bike adds to better control of the bike.
Yamaha is easily going to rule the roads for next few months !
And even the visitors on this web page as compared to other pages of this website are almost 10 times in the last 15 days, which shows a heavy demand and a huge popularity of the bike among the people.
As it was already planned, that it's a do or die situation for Yamaha, with heavy losses in Indian bikes market, with very few bikes launched here, so this year Yamaha has brought some real quality products to India from its collection.
After the Yamaha R15, here comes a very stylish product from Yamaha-India. The bike may be proven a strong competition for Hero-Honda Hunk, and also to other Indian bikes of this segment like Bajaj Pulsar. Although the pricing is pretty high at Rs.70K +, but as compared to the looks, features and specs of the bike, it may be proven a threat to many other Indian bikes. Moreover being a 150cc bike, a 40-50 mileage can be expected from it, which is also very advantageous for the bike and will definitely add to the sales of the bike.
The specifications are as follows:
The bike has been priced at Rs.65,000 (ex-showroom), and around 71,500(INR) on-road price.
For a 360° view of the bike, DO visit this page : [See This]
Now you can read reviews of Yamaha FZ 16 here on Mouthshut.com
Yamaha FZ 16 - TV Commercial
The rear Tyre and silencer are very attractive, and makes the bike more muscular and a true macho machine. The tyres and overall shape of the bike adds to better control of the bike.
Yamaha is easily going to rule the roads for next few months !
And even the visitors on this web page as compared to other pages of this website are almost 10 times in the last 15 days, which shows a heavy demand and a huge popularity of the bike among the people.
As it was already planned, that it's a do or die situation for Yamaha, with heavy losses in Indian bikes market, with very few bikes launched here, so this year Yamaha has brought some real quality products to India from its collection.
After the Yamaha R15, here comes a very stylish product from Yamaha-India. The bike may be proven a strong competition for Hero-Honda Hunk, and also to other Indian bikes of this segment like Bajaj Pulsar. Although the pricing is pretty high at Rs.70K +, but as compared to the looks, features and specs of the bike, it may be proven a threat to many other Indian bikes. Moreover being a 150cc bike, a 40-50 mileage can be expected from it, which is also very advantageous for the bike and will definitely add to the sales of the bike.
The specifications are as follows:
| ENGINE | |
| Engine type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve |
| Displacement | 153.0cm3 |
| Bore & Stroke | 58.0 × 57.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Starting method | Electric starter |
| Clutch type | Constant mesh wet multiplate |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission type | Return type 5-speed |
| CHASSIS | |
| Frame type | Diamond |
| Suspension (front/rear) | Telescopic / Monocross |
| Wheelbase | 1,335mm |
| Brake type(front/rear) | Hydraulic single disc / drum |
| Tire size (front/rear) | 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length × Width × Height | 1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm |
| Seat height | 790mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,335mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 160mm |
| Dry weight/Curb weight | 126 kg / 137 kg |
| Fuel tank volume | 12 liters |
| Engine oil volume | 1.2 liters |
The bike has been priced at Rs.65,000 (ex-showroom), and around 71,500(INR) on-road price.
For a 360° view of the bike, DO visit this page : [See This]
Now you can read reviews of Yamaha FZ 16 here on Mouthshut.com
Yamaha FZ 16 - TV Commercial
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It seems, that this month has been dedicated to Yamaha. But this time the bike is completely different from any of its earlier releases, actually it is yet a concept bike.
Recently an eco-friendly gyroscopic bike by a 15 year kid, became quite famous around the Internet (websites) and even among many newspapers around the world. This bike is something similar to that bike as it also doesn't require petrol or any fuel to work, but it works on electricity.
The bike simply had to be worn by the rider. The Yamaha-branded Deus Ex concept is worn as an exo-skeleton with seven artificial vertebra as well as the pneumatically attached helmet. The motor is in-wheel, powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries similar to those already used in hybrids. It's also capable of 0–60mph in three seconds. Top speed is 75mph with a recharge time of 15 minutes and cycle time of one hour.
Deus ex machina literally means "god from a machine". Jake Loniak, a student of Art Center Pasadena has crammed the combination of motorcycle and tech-skeleton into an awesome looking Yamaha branded Deus Ex Machina. Jake has beyond his wild imagination to design this concept. The vehicle will be powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries, and it is controlled using 36 pneumatic muscles with two linear actuators set along a spine consisting of seven artificial vertebrae. Even the helmet is pneumatically attached.
[source via Hell for leather]
Recently an eco-friendly gyroscopic bike by a 15 year kid, became quite famous around the Internet (websites) and even among many newspapers around the world. This bike is something similar to that bike as it also doesn't require petrol or any fuel to work, but it works on electricity.
The bike simply had to be worn by the rider. The Yamaha-branded Deus Ex concept is worn as an exo-skeleton with seven artificial vertebra as well as the pneumatically attached helmet. The motor is in-wheel, powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries similar to those already used in hybrids. It's also capable of 0–60mph in three seconds. Top speed is 75mph with a recharge time of 15 minutes and cycle time of one hour.
Deus ex machina literally means "god from a machine". Jake Loniak, a student of Art Center Pasadena has crammed the combination of motorcycle and tech-skeleton into an awesome looking Yamaha branded Deus Ex Machina. Jake has beyond his wild imagination to design this concept. The vehicle will be powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries, and it is controlled using 36 pneumatic muscles with two linear actuators set along a spine consisting of seven artificial vertebrae. Even the helmet is pneumatically attached.
[source via Hell for leather]
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Mostly, costly and high end Xtreme sports bikes are considered to have more cubic-capacity (cc / displacement), and therefore are assumed to give less mileage ! That means these bikes need an initial huge amount of money and then further bucks are spent for its fuel requirements...
Now here's a bike from Yamaha India, which has all the looks of a sports bike while having the cubic-capacity equal to that of Pulsar (150cc).
One of the main attractive feature of this new bike from "R" series, are the under cowls that are based on the image of a diffuser, to give them the best form for aero-management. These are not cowls for simply enclosing the engine, but forms composed of blade surfaces that actively control airflow.
The YZF-R15 is the first India-made motorcycle in this class to mount a liquid cooling system for higher engine performance. Liquid cooling has not been use on 100 to 225cc class motorcycles in the past.
The YZF-R15 has a 6-speed transmission too. Even if you have a high-performance engine, the power development is going to be different in the different rpm ranges. The reason for a 6-speed transmission is to be able to make the most of the engineʼs power at any point in the rpm range.
The YZF-R15 is the first India-made motorcycle in this class to mount a liquid cooling system for higher engine performance. Liquid cooling has not been use on 100 to 225cc class motorcycles in the past.
The YZF-R15 has a 6-speed transmission too. Even if you have a high-performance engine, the power development is going to be different in the different rpm ranges. The reason for a 6-speed transmission is to be able to make the most of the engineʼs power at any point in the rpm range.
According to Yamaha:
The designs were developed in the same modeling room where YZF-R1 designers worked. Information was shared, ensuring that the R lineage would be transmitted.
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve |
|---|---|
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder |
| Displacement | 149 .8cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 57×58.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Maximum power | 17PS / 8,500rpm |
| Maximum torque | 15 N.m / 7,500rpm |
| Starting system | Electric Start |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.0 liters |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12 liters |
| Fuel supply system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition system | T.C.I |
| Primary / Secondary reduction ratio | 3.042 / 3.000 |
| Clutch type | Constant-mesh wet multi-plate |
| Transmission type | Return type 6-speed |
| Gear ratios | 1st=2.833, 2nd＝1.875, 3rd:=1.364, 4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84 |
| Brake type (Front / Rear) | Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear) |
|---|---|
| Suspension type (Front / Rear) | Telescopic / Linked type Monocross |
| Overall length x width x height | 1,995mm x 670mm x 1,070mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,290mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 160mm |
| Dry weight / Curb weight | 120kg / 131kg |
The features can be read here:
Yamaha-R15 Features
For user-reviews you can visit: Moluthshut.com
Wallpapers can be downloaded from Yamaha India Website
And for those who are more interested in bikes of Indian companies can have a look on Bajaj Pulsar Chrome Edition (soon going to be launched) !
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