Yamaha YZF-R125 in India: Test review, specs, price

Yamaha YZF-R125

No. Yamaha has no plans to launch the YZF-R125 but as there are strong (though false) rumors on the internet, we thought about having this bike on our blog. Basically based on the bigger R6 and R1 superbikes on the styling front, Yamaha's main aim is to provide a big bike feel, latest technology features and razor sharp handling to the masses, or the youngsters of Europe. For India, the R125 obviously doesnt make sense - we already have the 150cc R15 here, dont we?

QUICK SPECS:
Engine capacity: 124.66cc
Engine power: 15Bhp @ 9000rpm
Engine torque: 12.24Nm @ 8000rpm
Kerb Weight: 138 kilos
Fuel tank capacity: 13.8 litres
Price (in UK): 2999 pounds / Rs 2.2 lakh
Our Rating: 9/10 (the price is too high!)

Yamaha Fazer 150: Test review, specs, price

Yamaha Fazer 150

After the success of the Yamaha FZ-16 and FZ-S, comes the faired version of the same 150cc bike, the Fazer. True to its bigger 1000cc cousin, the Fazer 150 too looks, well, big. It is comfortable, a change in handle bar makes riding it for long distance easy. The horn is louder too, but the relatively smaller 150cc motor is a big limitation for serious long distance riding, until unless you want to stick to 80-85km/h on the highway. Another negative aspect is the non-metallic tank that won’t let magnetic tank bag fit! Further at Rs 72,000 (ex-showroom), the Fazer is quite expensive for a small bike. Buy it for the looks though!

QUICK SPECS:

Engine capacity: 153cc

Engine power: 14PS @ 7500rpm

Engine torque: 14Nm @ 6000rpm

Kerb weight: 141kilos

Tank capacity: 12 itres

Price: Rs 72,000 (ex-showroom)

Our rating: 7.5/10

All pictures: www.bsmotoring.com

More details on Limited Edition White and Blue FZ-S, FZ16 and Fazer

These are high resolution wallpaper material pictures of the new Limited Edition White and Blue Yamaha FZ16, FZ-S and Yamaha Fazer. Click on pictures to expand and download.






Yamaha launched the limited edition of popular Fazer & FZ series bikes intended to make the customers feel exclusive and special while creating a pride of ownership in them. Only 3,000 units of White color Limited edition FZ16, FZ-S and Fazer models will be produced and will be priced at Rs. 66,500/-,Rs. 68,500/- and Rs. 73,500/- respectively.

Custom paint job and modified Yamaha R15

Here is a video with custom paint job and modified Yamaha R15

Yamaha racing kit for the Yamaha R15

ZIGWHEELS have reviewed the racing kit for the Yamaha R15. Read their version..


Yamaha ups the power ante for the track and spirited riding with a range of specialized performance enhancers. ZigWheels Varad More got to sample these go-faster goodies at the Chennai race track and here is his first hand report. CLICK HERE

Yamaha R15 first service cost

Who says it is easy to own this little super-sport machine. According to friends, the first service of the Yamaha R15 at the 1000km mark can set you back by close to Rs 1500! During the first service, you are required to change not only the engine oil but parts like the various filters including the oil filter. This is ok but what surprises me is that most workshops pester the owners to go in for the semi-synthetic oil for the engine, which in itself costs a bomb! Phew...

Yamaha Fazer review

BIKE India has carried a review of the new Yamaha Fazer.
Here is what they have to say...




The new Yamaha Fazer is available in four colours: Electric Blue, Midnight Black, Lava Red and Flaming Orange and is priced at an ex-showroom price of Rs 72,000. The bike might seem expensive for a 150cc machine but the company is betting heavily on it and is pushing the model aggressively with their new ‘touring spirit’ campaign. We would have loved to judge the bike over a weekend ride but time constraints forced us to cut down our plans to a small evening stint. Nevertheless, the first impression seems positive.

Read the whole review of the Yamaha Fazer on the BIKE INDIA WEBSITE

New white and blue color for the Yamaha Fazer

Along with the new white and blue color for the Yamaha FZ16, Yamaha will also be launching a new color option, the same white and blue for the Fazer as well. Here are a few pictures taken from www.orkut.com

New color for the Yamaha FZ-S

Here are a few pictures of the new color option for the Yamaha FZ-S







According to www.orkut.com from where these pictures were taken, this new white and blue color for the Yamaha FZ-S will go on sale in a weeks time. I think this is the best ever color for this bike!

Yamaha FZ16 with rear disc

The fashion of putting a rear disc has not really caught up with Indians. However, we came across this modification done by a Yamaha FZ16 owner who has put a disc brake at the rear too. Take a look:




IMAGE: ORKUT.COM

Yamaha Fazer 150 ? The new faired Yamaha FZ-16

There has been news of Yamaha testing a faired version of the FZ-16. Some one was said to have caught the bike on test as well. So, here are the pictures, as seen on bhp-india.blogspot.com !

See the cool stoppie video on the FZ16

Yamaha India is official INDIA YAMAHA PVT LTD now

Just saw this news on the R15 Blog. The Indian Govt has approved the name change of Yamaha Motors in India to : INDIA YAMAHA PVT LTD. See the BLOG for more

In other news, we also came across a new leg guard for the Yamaha FZ16 at www.xbhp.com.

A member (Chinmay from Pune) on the site has fitted a leg guard on the bike. Here is how it looks

Quite a neat job in our opinion. In the meantime, also cast your vote in the poll (on the right side on this web page). We have already had 257 votes. If you havent made your choice, do it NOW!!!

See the cool stoppie video on the FZ16

Indian Govt approves Yamaha's proposal

Things have been moving at a fast pace for Yamaha in India. After the recent success of the R15 / FZ16 and FZS, the Indian Government recently approved Yamaha's proposal to transfer its Indian sales business to a new entity -- India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd.

Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd (YMISPL) had sought approval to transfer its business to India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd (IYMPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co, Japan.

The proposal, which does not involve fresh investments, has been approved, an official statement said.

Yamaha's proposal had been deferred earlier by the FIPB following objections raised by industry ministry saying that allowing import would lead to retail trading.
The board later cleared it after Yamaha said there would be no retail trading.

In its application, YMISPL had sought to transfer its business, including sales of two-wheelers not only manufactured in India but also imported from Yamaha group companies outside, along with other products such as all terrain vehicles, generators, golf carts and unmanned helicopters.

Does this mean Yamaha will foray into ATV in the coming future? Unmanned helicopters too? Bring it on guys!

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Yamaha R15 tank video

Killer from xbhp.com recently put up a video of the R15. In this, he has attached the tank cam onto the tank and has a brief riding stint inside the city.



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R15's nightmare : the new TVS Apache RTR 180 Menace is here

The long awaited TVS Apache RTR 180 Menace is here. According to www.bhp-india.blogspot.com, TVS has leaked the TV commercial for the 180cc RTR Menace and oh boy, does she look hot!
Though there are just a few changes to the body, the white color really looks hot. What however is more important is the engine - 180cc and 17.3PS of power.

The RTR 160 already ran close to the R15 in terms of performance, and well, we think, the new 180 Menace will easily out perform the R15 in acceleration and yes, on the track too.

See this video of the new TVS Apache RTR 180 Menace, and yes, enjoy!!

Stoppie stunts on the Yamaha FZ16

Here is a cool video of a biker playing with the heavy Yamaha FZ16 and rolling this sexy 180 degree stoppie!




Click HERE to see the new Yamaha FZS
Clikc HERE to see some wheelie and stoppie pics on the Yamaha FZ16

Yamaha launches the FZS

Wasnt the FZ-16 already a sexy looking bike?
Well, Yamaha went a step ahead and launched the new Yamaha FZS. The FZS is a sexier version with changes to the visor, headlamp, meter, new color graphics and an alloy wheel strip.

Here is the press release
Riding the grand success of its muscular and hottest-looking bike FZ16 while shattering all clichés in biking, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has introduced the Stylish Macho Street Fighter - Yamaha FZ-S. FZ-S highlights the style quotient and has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colours & graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish & sporty carbon pattern meter consol, and more aggressive looking headlight. The new FZ-S is for stylish and attention seeking Macho man. FZ-S scores high in looks not only in its segment but beyond and is designed to satiate the need for style and fashion by riders. Etched with style and geared to today’s fashion conscious customers, FZ-S is a fusion of machismo and fashion. Speaking about Yamaha’s focus and the new launch, Mr. Y. Tsuji, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, "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 FZ-S will be offered in two colours - Yellow Streak and Silver Tech. The bike will be priced at Rs.67000. Both the colours are trendsetters, being cool, magnetic and hip-hop. The colours give the FZ-S the X-factor which enhances the fashion statement of the rider.

click to enlarge : the old and the new

The FZ-S from Yamaha

The FZ16 has proven to be a fantastic product for Yamaha India. It has surely turned the tables for the company and now, running high on the success of the bike, the company recently launched a new variant of the FZ16 called as the FZ-S.

More details from the press release:
Riding the grand success of its muscular and hottest-looking bike FZ16 while shattering all clichés in biking, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has introduced the Stylish Macho Street Fighter - Yamaha FZ-S. FZ-S highlights the style quotient and has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colours & graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish & sporty carbon pattern meter consol, and more aggressive looking headlight. The new FZ-S is for stylish and attention seeking Macho man. FZ-S scores high in looks not only in its segment but beyond and is designed to satiate the need for style and fashion by riders. Etched with style and geared to today’s fashion conscious customers, FZ-S is a fusion of machismo and fashion. Standing head and shoulders above the bikes in 150cc segment, FZ 16 has revolutionized the biking scene in India in a short span of its launch. It has bagged the prestigious Bike of the Year Award from UTVi / Autocar, Zigwheels and Business Standard Motoring and Viewers Choice award at UTVi & Autocar India Awards 2009. FZ-S overflows with dynamism and originality. The running performance brims with thrust that overpowers all others with its unprecedented torque. Dubbed as “Lord of the Streets,” FZ-S is designed and engineered with the potential for active and even aggressive enjoyment of around-town street riding and styling that brings pride of ownership and makes any rider look like they own the road. With the Triple Macho concept projecting the Muscular silhouette, muscular body parts and muscular chassis, FZ -S is an object de’art on the street and reflects visual expression of performance.

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 stoppie pictures
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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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