Yamaha FZ16-The Discussion Thread

[sai_ace]

Yes really! agree RTR is good for miniatures, but for a guy of my height - 6.1, stretched hands, the handle feels real close and very cumbersome.

Also, I did not get the kick in the back feeling of power what I feel on my ZMA.

Got a chance to ride a RTR for 120Kms between Chennai and Bengaluru, not an ideal choice for people above 5.11 height!

This all just my humble opinion..

i dont necessarily agree with that..but anyways thanks for the clarification...and yeah..to be fair...i have not personally ridden an fz16..so i should not be making any assumptions

[FZ16]

Also, two new colors - Silver & Blue are planned for once the initial demand subsides... may be in about 3 months.

Are you sure about this? If this is true, I would love a silver... Please do confirm your source and thanks, HydBiker.

[speedaholica]

Are you sure about this? If this is true, I would love a silver... Please do confirm your source and thanks, HydBiker.

I second that. I wish the white color with a red stripe that we see on the R1 or the FZ6 would also be in the offering. It looks really nice.

[Race_Developed]

^one of the dealers told me that the bike might be coming in comming in white colours..thats what I would like to see personally....
The racing blue of Yamaha might also look good on the bike...

[speedaholica]

^one of the dealers told me that the bike might be coming in comming in white colours..thats what I would like to see personally....
The racing blue of Yamaha might also look good on the bike...

then i might wait and watch for that white color. dat looks really good on the fz

[FZ16]

[Ansh_a.k.a_Razor]

No such official news yet , I booked mine just yesterday and asked for the dealer for anymore colour options in future.
They called bombay and no such news .. sad....

[praveen_sathaye]

Personally, I feel the finish of the alloy wheels on the FZ16 are not upto the mark... Does anyone else feel the same?

Completely agree with you. Try visiting any of the Yamaha Stations - Company owned showrooms and compare the build fit and finish quality on the R1, the R 15 and the FZ 15. Check simple at the alloys and the gear shifter and foot brake level assembly. The welding, casting and painting will give away the cost of the Bike.

SAD BUT TRUE.

What stops Yamaha from maintaining the same fit and finish across all bikes? After all the cost difference can deinitely be adjusted in the engine cost and other associated costs.

cheers

Praveen P Sathaye

[praveen_sathaye]

A lot of dealers are in a aposition to change the colour and stickering of the Bike today before delivering the bike. Why dont u try to convince one of the dealers to do so. I have seen Pulsars in Orange, Aquamarine Blule and Yellow. I doubt any of these could be Factory colours.

Cheers

Praveen P Sathaye

[yamracing]

Did any one read the latest issue of Bike India. They have pitted the FZ16 against the RTR. The cover shot is there on orkut bike community

[Puneet1]

Completely agree with you. Try visiting any of the Yamaha Stations - Company owned showrooms and compare the build fit and finish quality on the R1, the R 15 and the FZ 15. Check simple at the alloys and the gear shifter and foot brake level assembly. The welding, casting and painting will give away the cost of the Bike.

SAD BUT TRUE.

What stops Yamaha from maintaining the same fit and finish across all bikes? After all the cost difference can deinitely be adjusted in the engine cost and other associated costs.

cheers

Praveen P Sathaye

thats the problem , both fz n r 15 r much higher priced than they should be yet these small quality issues r there

[Puneet1]

Puneet : Peace there man. Do u always ride a bike with the throttle pinned? Do u always have the rpm needle above 6000rpm?
A bike is not only about outright performance but a lot more. Comfort, torque, handling, looks, quality.

The point here is not to argue. The RTR is a faster machine no doubt. Peace

im not arguing , that guy is is the 1 saying "Yes, in no way can you compare the FZ with other 150cc bikes. The FZ is in a different league all together"

- which is not true , it doesnt have anything that spectacular n looks preference is diff from 1 person 2 another
its just a good n different product fom others in class

[HydBiker]

Are you sure about this? If this is true, I would love a silver... Please do confirm your source and thanks, HydBiker.

I visited two different showroms on one day for YamaLube and discussed with sales guys there. It surprised me that both the guys told me the same thing on the same day... they even mentioned that it might take 2-3 months as Yamaha is now struggling to deliver to the bookings...

[mk230580]

Yamaha FZ 16 Real Naked Bike

Some pictire found o net (orkut)

[aravind_n]

gr8 pics man
the tank is really small compared to outer body.
i was thinking bout buying a kit- black to change my FZ's color from orange.
ny idea which model of K&N air filter will fit for this one?