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xBhp rides the recently launched Yamaha FZ-s Fi and finds out if it is an upgrade to the older model.
Text: Avinash Noronha (The Monk)
Photos: Sunil Gupta (sunilg) and Ashish Guliani (orange)The very neat and clear Instrument Cluster
But the real update to the motorcycle lies under the tank in the form of the Blue Core Technology being used in the bike. The Blue Core technology is not so much a new technology as a different outlook towards design. Yamaha, like other manufacturers, have understood that in this category of motorcycles, fuel efficiency will always be a factor. And this is the underlying focus right from the R&D stage itself. Where the engine is designed not just for maximum power, but also towards improving efficiency and reducing emissions. And to this end, Yamaha have succeeded by increasing efficiency by a claimed 14% and bringing down CO2The extremely well sorted out Yamaha engine
The ride quality of the FZ-s V2.0 is excellent and leaves the rider more than just satisfied. The bike is balanced perfectly and with the new diamond frame and now Fi engine, the bike can be turned on a dime. The V2.0 also sheds some 3 kg to make it an even sweeter proposition. The bike handles like a dream and is a complete point and shoot package, never giving the rider anything to fret about. The tyres from MRF do a wonderful job in the dry and stick to the tarmac under hard braking as well as some spirited cornering. And we also had the chance to take it out for a spin in the dirt and the tyres held their own along with the plush suspension giving a composed feeling when bumping around in the mud. The flip side is the rear drum brake; we did hope to see the V2.0 sport a disc at the rear and are a tad disappointed, though this would of course increase costs. The split seats are broad, soft yet firm and give both the rider and pillion a reason to be happy, at least on short city rides. Whether it is flicking the bike through traffic or taking corners too enthusiastically, the bike feels sure footed at all times and reminds you that it is a true blue Yamaha! The slightly shorter overall length and wheelbase of the bike helps in change of direction, though it does not take anything away from its straight line stability.
Riding posture of the FZ-S Fi is extremely comfortable even for a tall rider
The bike's neutral handling is a boon off tarmac
The lil red thing that helps you ignore the numerous potholes that dot our roads
Drum Brakes were effective, but no disc brake is a disappointment
The front brake gives good feedback even while braking hard
The pillion seat is extremely comfortable, even though it is a split seat
Version 2.0 a big improvement
Good quality switch gearThe muscular Tank
The rear tyre hugger could have been designed better
Tech Specs -
Text: Avinash Noronha (The Monk)
Photos: Sunil Gupta (sunilg) and Ashish Guliani (orange)The very neat and clear Instrument Cluster
But the real update to the motorcycle lies under the tank in the form of the Blue Core Technology being used in the bike. The Blue Core technology is not so much a new technology as a different outlook towards design. Yamaha, like other manufacturers, have understood that in this category of motorcycles, fuel efficiency will always be a factor. And this is the underlying focus right from the R&D stage itself. Where the engine is designed not just for maximum power, but also towards improving efficiency and reducing emissions. And to this end, Yamaha have succeeded by increasing efficiency by a claimed 14% and bringing down CO2The extremely well sorted out Yamaha engine
The ride quality of the FZ-s V2.0 is excellent and leaves the rider more than just satisfied. The bike is balanced perfectly and with the new diamond frame and now Fi engine, the bike can be turned on a dime. The V2.0 also sheds some 3 kg to make it an even sweeter proposition. The bike handles like a dream and is a complete point and shoot package, never giving the rider anything to fret about. The tyres from MRF do a wonderful job in the dry and stick to the tarmac under hard braking as well as some spirited cornering. And we also had the chance to take it out for a spin in the dirt and the tyres held their own along with the plush suspension giving a composed feeling when bumping around in the mud. The flip side is the rear drum brake; we did hope to see the V2.0 sport a disc at the rear and are a tad disappointed, though this would of course increase costs. The split seats are broad, soft yet firm and give both the rider and pillion a reason to be happy, at least on short city rides. Whether it is flicking the bike through traffic or taking corners too enthusiastically, the bike feels sure footed at all times and reminds you that it is a true blue Yamaha! The slightly shorter overall length and wheelbase of the bike helps in change of direction, though it does not take anything away from its straight line stability.
Riding posture of the FZ-S Fi is extremely comfortable even for a tall rider
The bike's neutral handling is a boon off tarmac
The lil red thing that helps you ignore the numerous potholes that dot our roads
Drum Brakes were effective, but no disc brake is a disappointment
The front brake gives good feedback even while braking hard
The pillion seat is extremely comfortable, even though it is a split seat
Version 2.0 a big improvement
Good quality switch gearThe muscular Tank
The rear tyre hugger could have been designed better
Tech Specs -
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