Yamaha FZS - Lord Of The Streets

By Super

Updated: Friday, April 18, 2014, 15:19 [IST]

Yamaha has built its name around sporty motorcycles that sporty, attractive, aerodynamic and deliver matchless performance. The FZ series of motorcycles can be credited with boosting Yamaha's image in India to great heights. One such bike from Yamaha that embodies all that the Japanese bike maker is famous for is the FZ-S.

Let us have a close look at the FZ-S which has emerged as Yamaha's best selling bike. It has all the features and qualities of a top notch Yamaha motorcycle and yet is affordable too. Yamaha launched the FZ-S targeting the youth and we can say it has been very successful

The FZ-S has international design, new colours, body graphics, sporty console and attractive headlamp that provide it a macho look. The FZ-S has become the most preferred motorcycle for someone looking for a fashionable and stylish ride.

Lord Of The Streets

Yamaha has described the FZ-S as the lord of the streets and let us see why in the photo feature.

Lord Of The Streets

The Yamaha FZS is powered by a 153cc engine that is capable of generating a peak power of 14bhp and the torque stands at 13.6Nm. Such figures help the FZ-S deliver breathtaking pick-up

Lord Of The Streets

The bike sports a fairly wide rear fender that guards the tyre from the mud and water splashes. It minimizes the effect of the mud/splash and gives maximum protection.

Lord Of The Streets

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.

Lord Of The Streets

Cool and exciting graphics make the bike look super-stylish. The graphics give the bike a contemporary and a sporty look. The new look of the bike will surely make heads turn.

Lord Of The Streets

The meters on the FZ-S 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.

Lord Of The Streets

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.

Lord Of The Streets

More seat space provides a more comfortable riding experience. The seat is long, firm and especially designed for the pillion rider. The grab bar not only acts as a backrest but is something the pillion rider can hold on to if the road is bumpy.

Lord Of The Streets

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

Lord Of The Streets

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.