Yamaha R15 : new colors?

The Yamaha R15 always has looked very good in black and red colors. Here are some pictures of how the bike will look in a combination of both








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Yamaha R15 stunting : burn-out pictures

The Yamaha R15 has got everything. Including lots of power. Here are some shots of a biker performing burn-out on his R15.

The R15 burn-outs!

The tyre after the burn-out

PICTURES : WWW.XBHP.COM

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Video : The 2008 250R at Barcellona

Here is a video of the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R at the Barcellona track. Enjoy!

Yamaha FZ16 videos

Here are some videos of the Yamaha FZ16.

The official Yamaha FZ16 commercial ad

Yamaha FZ16 at a Bangalore dealership

Stunting on the Yamaha FZ16 : Burnout

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Yamaha FZ16 : First impression

xbhp.com, a leading two-wheeler forum recently had a photo-shoot of the Yamaha FZ16. Here are some pictures taken by the website

Even the handle bars are painted black

The Yamaha FZ16 has sexy looks from rear three quarter

Even at standstill, the FZ means business!

The half exposed chain looks cool

The best console in India? We agree..almost!

The mid-ship exhaust is a la FZ1

Won't the FZ look awesome with the mud-guard chopped off?

It might be a dummy tank, but looks awesome

FZ1 inspired lamp, R1 inspired indicators..Yamaha has left no stone unturned

India's first radial. India's fattest rear. FZ16 is India's best looking bike

Pictures : xbhp.com

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TVS Apache RTR VS Yamaha FZ 16

TVS APACHE RTR VS YAMAHA FZ16

Without a doubt, the bike that Yamaha's FZ16 will be competiting against will be the TVS Apache RTR. We try to pit these two bikes against each other to see which has a potential to be the winner

RTR FZ16
ENGINE 159.7CC 153CC
POWER(PS) 15.4 @ 8500 14.0 @ 7500
TORQUE(NM) 13.1 @ 6000 13.6 @ 6000
TOP SPEED 118.7 KM/H 110.9 KM/H
0-60KM/H 5.04 SEC 5.51 SEC
MILEAGE 50 KMPL 43.5 KMPL

The TVS Apache RTR seems to have a powerful engine, but the FZ16 strikes back with more torque. Performance wise, the RTR again has the lead, hitting a true 118.7km/h which is around 125km/h on the speedometer. The Yamaha FZ16 on the other hand manages around 110.9km/h on the test equipment or around 120km/h on the speedometer.

Where the Yamaha FZ16 shines, in our opinion, is in the city. The comfortable riding position, the torquey engine etc.

On the looks front, the FZ16 is the clear winner. The ultra sexy fat 140mm rear tyre, wide forks, awesome tank etc, all make the bike look the best in India, by a far margain.

Stunts wise, we think, both the bikes are equally good. However, the RTR is a track bike, and will make the Yamaha FZ16 eat dust on the track.

Coming to the last, the pricing

On the road cost, Pune
TVS Apache RTR : Rs 67,151
Yamaha FZ16 : Rs 72,500

The FZ16 is expensive by Rs more than five thousand! Thats a lot of money.
But you get the looks, the quality and nimble handing. The looks alone tempt you into going for the FZ16.... We want to hear what you think - participate in the poll (see right side of this blog page). Let us know what you think by commenting on this post too!




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Yamaha FZ16 wheelie and stoppie pics

We found this link from the touring site www.bcmtouring.com
Bike India magazine had carried a road test of the Yamaha FZ16 in the October issue and here is the picture of the cover.

Bunny Punia, of Bike India magazine was on the bike, stunting in Goa. He sure can lift the bike well, as seen on the cover, or is it just that the bike is very much capable of doing this?


We also found more stunting pictures, stoppies, on the Yamaha FZ16 from Bike India magazine's website. Have a look, click on the pictures to enlarge them, and enjoy!




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Yamaha FZ16 pictures and wallpapers

The Yamaha FZ16 looks best in this color. Click on these pictures to open the high-resolution wallpapers for your desktop!








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Yamaha FZ16 details

Here is an indepth look into what goes into making the Yamaha FZ16 the best naked street-fighter in India

Engine

"Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder 153cc engine"

A newly designed 153cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, single-cylinder, 2-valve engine with a max.output of 14 Ps and a max. torque of 14 N.m., characterized by its breathtaking pick up and featuring an electric starter.

Muffler

"Exhaust efficiency, sound and concentration of mass"

To give a sense of volume to the machine, an external diameter of 35mm is adopted in a two-layer type exhaust to minimize the effect of heat on the pipe. The layout features a large-volume primary character on the underside of the crankcase. The muffler is an irregular shaped tapered type mid-ship muffler.

Front Suspension

The inner tubes on the front fork are the first large Ø41mm units adopted on a motorcycle made in India and the stroke is a generous 130mm. With the front assembly dimensions, they provide good shock absorption. The good damping characteristics during acceleration and braking contribute to increasing stability.

Rear Suspension

"Monocross suspension adopted"

A Monocross rear suspension unit provides 120 mm of wheel travel, while optimized oil and damping valve specs help ensure agile running performance and handling. It inhibits bottoming while riding with a tandem passenger as well as providing a very comfortable ride.

Tyre

"India’s first “140/60-17” size radial tyre (rear)"

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.

Disc

"Large-diameter front disc brake adopted"

At the front, a large Ø267mm 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.

Headlight

"Multi-reflector headlight adopted"

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"

The steel fuel tank with a plastic resin outer cover takes advantage of the freedom of shaping that plastic provides, giving the tank cover a powerful shape with modulations suggestive of the muscular body of an athlete.

LCD

"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.

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Welcome to the world of Yamaha FZ16

LORD OF THE STREETS

In this country’s motorcycle history a new chapter begins. A masterpiece is born. While inheriting the quality of the famous brand, the Yamaha 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 Yamaha 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.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R for India : changes being made

We told you about the Kawasaki Ninja 250R for the Indian market here.
The news is very much confirmed. Infact, after Yamaha launched a baby R1, named the YZF-R15 for around USD $2400, Bajaj (the company who wants to get the Ninja 250R to India), is now working on localizing some of the components to reduce the cost of the Ninja 250R to around Rs 1.6 lakh or USd $ 3500.
It will be interested to see if this can happen!

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Kawasaki Ninja 250R for the Interstate / highway?

Lot of prospective owners / current owners of the little Kawasaki Ninja 250R have this question - can the bike be good on the interstate or highways?

Well, i came across this forum where a guy wanted to know if it was ok to ride his Ninja 250R on the interstate which had a limit of 65mph / 104km/h.

The little Ninja can surely do around 90mph or 144km/h (true speed) any day. I reckon, this bike can easily keep up with the traffic and stay at 65-70mph easily.

Read the forum for more.

In the meantime, have a look at the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R and the performance figures for the Ninja 250R

2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Here is the official picture of the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Nothing much has changed, but the new color combination looks quite good.

Pricing as per the website remains between USD $3999 - USD $4099.

Colors are now: Metallic Diablo Black, Sunbeam Red, Candy Thunder Blue, Special Edition Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black

There is a special edition version ( Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black) Which also looks to get wheel stripes.

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2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Deliveries of the 2009 model of Kawasaki Ninja 250R have begun.
To start with Australia now gets the Lime Green color option.

Fresh Ninja 250Rs also hitting the US showrooms. We dont know yet if they are re badged old ones or new ones.. Watch this space for more

5 bhp increase on the 250R!

Got this link on the net. Roaring Toyz have this special exhaust for the Ninja 250R and claim to increase the max power by 5bhp!!

Available for 600 USD... Follow this LINK

Repsol colored Yamaha R15? We got it...

Here is yet another colored Yamaha R15. In a Honda Repsol paint job
The bike does look cool in this color.. But the paint job does cost a bomb we are said

Pics : Ken from xbhp.com

Yamaha R15 : Screen modification

One of the owners has done a small modification to his original screen. Here is a look!

Yamaha R15 : Screen modification

One of the owners has done a small modification to his original screen. Here is a look!



We had told you about the new color combination for the Yamaha R15. Here are more pictures taken from another blog on the same: