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Lets have a look at it specification.

Specification:

• Engine: KB Series MPFI (multi point fuel injection) Engine
• Cylinders: 3
• Valves: 12
• Capacity: 998 cc
• Bore x Stroke: 73.0 x 79.5
• Compression ratio: 10:1
• Max. Power: 67 PS @ 6200 RPM
• Max Torque: 90 Nm @ 3500 RPM
• Trasmission: 5 Speed Manual
• Steering: Rack & Pinion, Power assisted
• Front Brakes: Ventilated Discs
• Rear Brakes: Drum
• Front Suspension: MacPherson strut & coil spring
• Rear Suspension: Isolated trailing link & coil spring
• Shock absorbers: Gas filled
• Tyre (tubeless): 155/80R13
• Kerb Weight: 860 - 880 kg
• Gross Weight: 1320 kg
• Seating Capacity: 5 person
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 lts
• Length: 3500 mm
• Width: 1600 mm
• Height: 1490
• Wheelbase: 2360
• Front Track width: 1405
• Rear Track width: 1400
• Minimum Turning radius: 4.5 m
• Minimum ground clearance: 170 mm

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It is known fact that Yamaha has shaken the Motorbike industry in India after releasing a Pro Bike R15. It will be nice to see how well it performs against its competitor in the same league and higher.

Bike India Magazine has done a Comparison of Yamaha R15 with other heavy weights of India Roads namely Apache RTR FI, Pulsar 220 and Karizma.

Results of the test are mindboggling and interesting as the results are kindof unexpected.

Lets See Strength and Weakness of each bike

 Strengths and Weaknesses

Performance Numbers

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They has released FZ16: A TORQUE GOD as they say. You should see the performance numbers to know for yourself what we mean by torque god. It makes 14Nm @ 6000 RPM of Torque which is second best in 150cc segment only bested by R15.

To give you a perpective it is almost 1Nm more than Apache RTR FI. That’s not the end you get a peak power of 14PS @ 7000 RPM.  Though Apache RTR has 15.2 PS of peak performance, It is achieved at  8500 RPM which is 1500 RPM more than YZ16. 

So, in city riding FZ16 will be breeze to ride. 

Lets come back to FZ16 specification and features.

Engine

Chassis

Dimensions

Features:

Yamaha has given importance to details in this bike from broad tyres to digital console.

Lets see each of the detail in the same order as image.

Engine: Engine painted with black and a Yamaha logo in the side makes it look upmarket.

Rear Suspension: rear suspension is massive mono suspension. you need to see to believe it. it is big and give a very macho feel to the big. This will definitely help you in cornering.

Muffler / Silencer: The muffler is an irregular shaped tapered type mid-ship muffler. it is very unique in its class.

Massive Rear Tyre: The rear tyre is India’s first radial tyre with a 60% aspect ratio. Both the front and rear tyres on this model are tubeless type that are less susceptible to sudden flattening should the tyre be punctured.

Multi-reflector headlight: The bulb’s illumination and the type of light unit employed gives greater freedom of design. This creates an aggressive-looking front view and the transparent lens gives this unit a highly stylish image that accentuates the character of the model’s ride.

Fuel Tank: 12-liter fuel tank with uniquely styled plastic resin cover. It looks very muscular.

Full LCD meter: The meters on the FZ16 are installed in a Full Liquid Crystal Display. The speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and other indicators are set in optimum position to keep the field of vision clear. Also, the engine starting signal is an example of the spirit of innovation.

Front Disc Brakes: At the front, a large 267mm disc brake is adopted. The two-pot caliper makes full use of the outer perimeter of the disc to provide strong stopping power. The optimized specs of the operational parts provide a high-level of balance, excellent initial braking performance and good operational touch. This disc brake is as big as Apache RTR’s or ZMA (Karizma) for that matter.

This what Yamaha says about FZ16

In this country’s motorcycle history a new chapter begins. A masterpiece is born. While inheriting the quality of the famous brand, the FZ16 was also born to revolutionize the era and carry out a mission. Its appearance more than any other, overflows with dynamism and originality. The running performance is brimming with thrust that overpowers all others. This quality solely belongs to YAMAHA’s advanced technologies. The FZ16 takes attention away from others on the road as it makes its personality felt. Lord of the Streets -FZ16- You will be drawn to this machine that in the next era will become the king of the streets.

“LORD MAKES NEW RULES”
The rider’s will is spread to the handle, the body and then the engine giving birth to unprecedented torque. This force is truly dynamic. Due to minute calculations and overcoming major challenges, an ultimate body balance has been produced. The agile running performance is extremely exciting. The superior performance brings riding feel, which when you ride provides you an emotional high. Thus this is unique not only for the rider but also a source of great fascination to the onlooker. With the FZ16 you have the sensation of ruling the streets to your heart’s content.

“LORD TAKES OVER”
Each and every part of FZ16 has been designed with a lot of detailed attention and careful thought. This ultimate degree of perfection means even the slightest feature has not been overlooked. Only YAMAHA ensures this kind of craftsmanship. The rider and the machine share a feeling of oneness, and from different angles the impression is different. This is particularly because the finest components have been used in its precise manufacturing. The FZ16 possesses both a rough and brutish expression as well as a certain subtlety. This high quality masterpiece will without doubt become a rage for the next generation.

 

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When we talk about torque Suzuki has taken some effort to extract from extra Torque from the engine putting it to 13.4 Nm.  We should also take RTR 160 FI into equation because it is the greatest from TVS and regular RTR to be fare. Absense of Electronic Fuel Injection system is not excuse for Suzuki because they entered the market late without EFI inspite of competitor having a model with EFI.

This comparison is to see how partner’s few years back fare as competitor’s.

It is very clear in papers that when it comes to top speed and sheer performance Apache RTR & FI will put Suzuki GS150R to shame. We shall have a test run of Suzuki GS150R and post our impression soon.

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