Yamaha launches FZ-Fi, FZS-Fi with ABS

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd. has launched another addition to the 149 cc segment by unveiling in Bengaluru its all new FZ-FI and FZS-FI with ABS. The 3rd generation FZ, now coupled with stylish and sporty features will flaunt a design proportion that resembles a classic ambush pose of an urban fighter. The new FZ-FI and FZS-FI with ABS mounts an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 149 cc, SOHC, 2-valve, singlecylinder, fuel-injected “BLUE CORE” engine that aggressively certifies the FZ breed by passing down a look based on machismo, big-boned feeling and emphasizes it during straight line acceleration.

Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of companies, said, “The excitement of The Call of the Blue continues with the launch of the new FZ-FI and FZS-FI with ABS in India as a part of its offering of extraordinary motorcycling experiences from Yamaha. Following the outstanding response from YZF-R15 Version 3.0 launched in the last year, the company is confident to further create a niche in the 150 CC class segment with the new FZ-FI and FZS-FI. The new launch from Yamaha will strengthen the company’s presence in the deluxe class in India.”

The new FZ-FI and FZS-FI will feature newly designed sub frame, BOSCH single channel ABS in the front wheel along with higher handle bar position, LCD instrument cluster, separate housings for LED headlight beams, rear disc brakes, FZ 25 mudguards, newly designed plastic resin tank cover, sliding engine kill switch, main switch in the front of the tank and two level seat with comfortable grab bars.

The most prominent feature of the new FZ-FI and FZS-FI with ABS is the new styling proportions that group the front end, fuel tank and engine together to resemble a classic ambush pose of an urban fighter. The new FZS-FI will additionally feature a lower engine fairing, partly chrome finished air intake and exclusive colour schemes.