Yamaha FZ-X bike debuts in India at Rs. 1.17 lakh

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched its FZ-X motorbike in India. Its price starts at Rs. 1,16,800. As for the highlights, the motorcycle has an XSR-inspired look and comes with a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster as well as an all-LED lighting setup. It draws power from a BS6-compliant 149cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine linked to a 5-speed gearbox. Here are more details.
Yamaha FZ-X has a muscular fuel tank, aluminium-finished brackets, a single-piece seat with a pillion grab rail, an upswept exhaust, a tall-set handlebar, and a round headlight. The bike offers a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster with support for the Y-Connect app, a USB charger, an all-LED lighting setup, and rides on black wheels. It is offered in Matte Copper, Metallic Blue, and Matte Black colors.
The Yamaha FZ-X draws power from a BS6-compliant 149cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine linked to a 5-speed gearbox. The mill generates a maximum power of 12.2hp at 7,250rpm and 13.6Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm.
To ensure the safety of the rider, the Yamaha FZ-X is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with single-channel ABS for better handling on the roads. Suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
In India, the Yamaha FZ-X neo-retro roadster bike carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 1,16,800 and goes up to Rs. 1,19,800 for the Bluetooth-enabled variant (both prices, ex-showroom).