Yamaha FZ16
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The Yamaha FZ-16 and FZ-S are motorcycle
s manufactured by India Yamaha Motor
. Inspired by the naked bike concept, the FZ-16 is modeled after its more popular counterpart the FZ1
with scaled down engine more suited to the Indian roads. It is marketed in India under the slogan "Lord of the Streets". The FZ-16 uses 140/60 size rear radial tubeless tyre. It won Bike of the Year Award from UTVi/Autocar, Zigwheels, and Business Standard Motoring, and the Viewers Choice award at UTVi & Autocar India Awards 2009.
Yamaha Motors India has also launched the Yamaha FZ-S another variant of the FZ-16, with a front visor. It was released in March 2009, and is marketed in India under the slogan Highlight your style.
Yamaha Indonesia Motor also launched the FZ-16 under the brand Yamaha Bison.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
s manufactured by India Yamaha Motor
India Yamaha Motor
India Yamaha Motor is an Indian subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Company, formed in 2008 as a joint venture with Mitsui...
. Inspired by the naked bike concept, the FZ-16 is modeled after its more popular counterpart the FZ1
Yamaha FZ1
The Yamaha FZ1 is a street motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha in Japan. Yamaha also produces a smaller 600 cc version of this motorcycle called the FZ6 and a 800 cc version called the FZ8.-Generation I :...
with scaled down engine more suited to the Indian roads. It is marketed in India under the slogan "Lord of the Streets". The FZ-16 uses 140/60 size rear radial tubeless tyre. It won Bike of the Year Award from UTVi/Autocar, Zigwheels, and Business Standard Motoring, and the Viewers Choice award at UTVi & Autocar India Awards 2009.
Yamaha Motors India has also launched the Yamaha FZ-S another variant of the FZ-16, with a front visor. It was released in March 2009, and is marketed in India under the slogan Highlight your style.
Yamaha Indonesia Motor also launched the FZ-16 under the brand Yamaha Bison.
Specifications
| Yamaha FZ-16/FZ-S Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine type: | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC |
| Displacement: | 153 cc |
| Starting Method: | Electric & Kick (Kick newly added from 2011) |
| Fuel Supply: | Carburetor |
| Lubrication Type: | Wet sump |
| Bore & Stroke: | 58.0 × 57.9 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Cylinder layout: | Single cylinder |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission type: | Constant mesh 5-speed |
| Primary drive: | Gear |
| Gear ratio: | 1st=2.714, 2nd=1.789, 3rd=1.318, 4th=1.045, 5th=0.875 |
| Clutch type: | Wet, multiple-disc |
| Final drive: | Chain |
| Chassis and running gear | |
| Frame type: | Diamond |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension: | Swingarm |
| Wheel Base: | 1,335 mm |
| Brake type(front/rear): | Disc/Drum |
| Front/rear tyre size: | 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17 |
| Headlight: | 12 V, 35/35W |
| Battery: | 12 V, 5.0 Ah |
| Caster / trail: | 25 degree/ 101 mm |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Length × Width × Height: | 1,973 x 770 x 1,045 mm |
| Seat height: | 790 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance: | 160 mm |
| Kerb weight: | 135 kg |
| Fuel capacity: | 12 litres |
| Engine oil volume: | 1.2 litres |
External links
- FZ-16 Specs : Official Site
- Yamaha Bison Specs (Indonesia)