Yamaha FZ16-The Discussion Thread

[ravi@17bhp]

Did someone notice that the FZ16 doesn't have a cable running for the speedo/odo?

The digital console gets the reading from the sprocket it seems. Though there would be things like tyre rolling and other stuff, this tells me that the speedo can be pretty accurate in comparison. What say?

As per BI, there is an error difference of around 4-8 km, which is on par with all other bikes.

[chetanpulsar]

As per BI, there is an error difference of around 4-8 km, which is on par with all other bikes.

yup it shows some 118kmph .... while true speed is around 111kmph (Bike India Oct'08)

[superkartz]

@superkartz: everyone is entitled to their opinions, but there is a line between opinion and straight out insulting someone in a forum. You've crossed that line. You don't like the review, that is fair enough. But reviewer is Douche Bag? Come on bro, have a little bit of respect for fellow riders.

sorry about that.i just couldn't take the review serious bcos the writer drooled over the bike way too much.

[satyenpoojary]

Has anyone noticed, the FZ doesnt have a kick

[ravi@17bhp]

Has anyone noticed, the FZ doesnt have a kick

Yup! The third indian bike (read Avenger and P200 engine same) to kick off the kick.

[satyenpoojary]

Yup! The third indian bike (read Avenger and P200 engine same) to kick off the kick.

The first air cooled and non FI bike to come without kick starter!

But hey I checked up the parts manual it says that a kick can be installed!

Anyways it doesnt need one, cause it has a de compresor like the r15

[HydBiker]

hmmm... 4th bike without a kick.. isn't it???
P200/A200, P220, R15 then FZ16.

2nd non FI bike and first purely Air cooled bike.

ah! that's no rocket science... even the Luna & TVS 50 didn't have a kick

[yank_2stroker]

finally i think someone told yamaha japan that they are still operational in india. great looks, lovely rubber, and IMO that instrument cluster is friggin amazing.

[KwokFist]

Saw the Advert today.. looks great! my mum was totally impressed! and couldnt believe it was being sold under a lac. haha..

well im looking forward to seeing this bike on the road!

[satyenpoojary]

Saw the Advert today.. looks great! my mum was totally impressed! and couldnt believe it was being sold under a lac. haha..

well im looking forward to seeing this bike on the road!

I have successfully sold my brother in law the FZ

Graduating him from wanting an Activa to FZ has been a fun ride.... infact a new thread material altogether....

Now only if Ninja shows up soon, (or the Yamaha ECUs) I will book a new bike for me as well!

[speedaholica]

I'v almost made up my mind to buy it. But then my local mechanic believes spares would be an issue. The showrooms are flooded with people wanting to book the FZ. Keeping this in mind will spares be an issue or can we expect yamaha to be pro active on that front?Could the r 15 owners or someone having an idea about this shed more light into this?

[satishg]

I'v almost made up my mind to buy it. But then my local mechanic believes spares would be an issue. The showrooms are flooded with people wanting to book the FZ. Keeping this in mind will spares be an issue or can we expect yamaha to be pro active on that front?Could the r 15 owners or someone having an idea about this shed more light into this?

i don’t think you will have problem on spares with yamaha (not like HH and honda with no spares even in big cities for Kari,unicorn etc..)

yes for the last couple of years they were struggling to float. just watch yamaha rising to the slot they had in the 80.s .

[R-series]

I'v almost made up my mind to buy it. But then my local mechanic believes spares would be an issue. The showrooms are flooded with people wanting to book the FZ. Keeping this in mind will spares be an issue or can we expect yamaha to be pro active on that front?Could the r 15 owners or someone having an idea about this shed more light into this?

i dont think spares should be an issue...when ever i visit the Yamaha SS..they always have atleast one bike that comes over to be repaired bcos of a guy trying a stoppie or wheelie
the SS guys said..oh these guys are common around the SS...and said..its good we have spares to get these bikes done with..or else these guys would pile up a queue here.
on one end he was right..but his statement about spares was quite confident enough to convince me atleast.

[speedaholica]

i don’t think you will have problem on spares with yamaha (not like HH and honda with no spares even in big cities for Kari,unicorn etc..)

yes for the last couple of years they were struggling to float. just watch yamaha rising to the slot they had in the 80.s .

I stay 5 minutes away from the Mumbai yamaha factory showroom. So i was quite hopeful with the spares aspect given the fact that it calls itself 'factory showroom'. So that's one down and a couple of more queries to go.

Now I'm a short stature. 5 feet almost 5 inches and on the lighter side of human body weight to be precise . i currently ride a pulsar 150 classic. so how advisable is the FZ?

Given the fact that its powered by a 14 ps engine i am not hoping too much on the top end anyway. However can we expect it to be an agile bike given its dimensions and other tech specs? Would it perform well on the ocassional long rides with average speeds of 80 kph. Would it be able to sustain that speed for long or will it lose its steam? how good would this gamble be against the rtr FI which is something in itself. Or should i adopt the wait and watch strategy for the next couple of months for something which would be 'faster' and 'better'.

It would be great if anyone can help me out with the many questions that i've put forth.

[nitrosatya]

My friend had a budget of 65k! but this FuZzy is 73 on road!
So now he is gone for Unicorn!