Yamaha FZ16-The Discussion Thread

[vinfreak]

Its a street m/c

@beetal: This bike is for the city streets..good low and mid range power and torque..not sure that it would be the best tourer..

[Shadow]

@vinfreak: why r u disappointed? If u want more performance then u can buy R15. Cant u see Yamaha is following its international standards in India too by giving two different types of bikes in the same capacity??? like R1 and FZ1...why disappointed??? Think!!!

Moreover, its not gonna go anywhere near to 130kmph forget about 132!!! OVerdrive has a first ride report and they say that Yamaha claims a top speed of around 115kmph, which is a norm in this class. So relax all of u!!!

[vinfreak]

@vinfreak: why r u disappointed? If u want more performance then u can buy R15. Cant u see Yamaha is following its international standards in India too by giving two different types of bikes in the same capacity??? like R1 and FZ1...why disappointed??? Think!!!

Moreover, its not gonna go anywhere near to 130kmph forget about 132!!! OVerdrive has a first ride report and they say that Yamaha claims a top speed of around 115kmph, which is a norm in this class. So relax all of u!!!

@the Greatest ever; disappointed cos theres nothing new on the bike other than the looks. The pricing also looks way above than what it offers. not demeaning yamaha but for 75k, RTR FI offers a fuel injection same capacity but a more powerful engine..clip ons and rear disc brakes.
If you go by international standards then whers the techonlogy on FZ 16?? Its not about performance or chosing R15 over FZ16, my point is on the value for money.
buying a r15 will surely make you feel satisfied for the many firsts the bike has introduced in the indian market and that justifies its high costs (high rnd expenses) but not so with the FZ16
anyways not trying to be infalmatory here..just posted my 2 cents on the bike..everyone has his own opinion at the end of the say..PEACE!!

[payeng]

Yep, even I have heard that the Company Claimed Max speed to be around 115 kmph for the FZ16

@the Greatest ever; disappointed cos theres nothing new on the bike other than the looks. The pricing also looks way above than what it offers. not demeaning yamaha but for 75k, RTR FI offers a fuel injection same capacity but a more powerful engine..clip ons and rear disc brakes.
If you go by international standards then whers the techonlogy on FZ 16?? Its not about performance or chosing R15 over FZ16, my point is on the value for money.
buying a r15 will surely make you feel satisfied for the many firsts the bike has introduced in the indian market and that justifies its high costs (high rnd expenses) but not so with the FZ16
anyways not trying to be infalmatory here..just posted my 2 cents on the bike..everyone has his own opinion at the end of the say..PEACE!!

You might have a point there.. but I also believe that there will be many consumers who would be ready to pay the premium for a bike which looks handsome and different from the rest of the crowd.

How often do we get to see guys putting FAT after market rear Tyres on their bikes... So at least here they are not having to spend on it (Unless they decide to put an even fatter rear tyre..!!).

[R-series]

@the Greatest ever; disappointed cos theres nothing new on the bike other than the looks. The pricing also looks way above than what it offers. not demeaning yamaha but for 75k, RTR FI offers a fuel injection same capacity but a more powerful engine..clip ons and rear disc brakes.
If you go by international standards then whers the techonlogy on FZ 16?? Its not about performance or chosing R15 over FZ16, my point is on the value for money.
buying a r15 will surely make you feel satisfied for the many firsts the bike has introduced in the indian market and that justifies its high costs (high rnd expenses) but not so with the FZ16
anyways not trying to be infalmatory here..just posted my 2 cents on the bike..everyone has his own opinion at the end of the say..PEACE!!

@vinfreak..
what i completley agree with ur point that compared to technology and features and in a one to one the RTR-Fi proves to be a better option..but what i can just say is that maybe the extra price is because of other features like those fat tyres..mono shocks..radiater..and ofcourse the looks.
apart from that as far as my experience goes..the riding pleasure would be better on the FZ16 since they the yamaha guys have worked on mass centralisation for this bike. but this is just my guess..i have ridden the RTR and its a great handler..probably the only R15 beater in india.
Rest i like the bike ..but didnt compare it to any other..or else i would have posted what u did

[amey_cool]

this one is going to be a BIG HIT!!!!!

[vinfreak]

Hmmmm...

@payeng: Point taken..but only till yamaha sells bout a few thousands on the FZ16..anyways credit to yamaha for the new styling and the tires..lets see how it works for yamaha.

@R-Series: It does have a mono shock absorber but not sure on the radiator as its an air cooled bike..

but iam sure many of us would fall for the looks of it if not anything else and during these times where loans are readily available and many people with fat pockets..75k wouldnt be a show stopper.. All the best Yamaha..!!

[Samarth 619]

@ vinfreak: You have a point, but it clocks fastest 0-60, it looks unique, it has yamaha refinement like Gladiator, it has yamaha name, it has yamaha performance ...

I mean, even torque is performance .. right, not only bhp's...

I'd prefer it over Pulsar 150, on overall betterment & refinement ... remember, Pulsar gives 14.1 bhp & this bike 14 bhp (at crank), it's an obvious choice, even for bhp-fans ...

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BTW, this 115 kmph is "meter displayed", and may have less real speed ... Bike India says so ...

[chetanpulsar]

Bike India days 0-60kmph in 5.5sec and 0-80kmph in 11.xx sec, and top whack of 111kmph (true speed.... indicated 118kmph)

I will check out the bike today..... getting too exited as I've heard a lot goodies abt this bike...

[Sandeep_K_Ram]

Chetan - pls do note the quality of fit and finish - some people are complaining that its very plasticy...

[archibaby]

finally back on xbhp .. neat ad for the fz.

.:. Archi

[cosgeo99]

Hope to check it out this weekend @ the new yamaha showroom in Mumbai.

Hope to take some snaps + check the build quality. Does yamaha offers test drive

[jmsr80]

Shark80: the panache owner insisted on getting the color so i chose Black. hey any update on TD? need to call manjunath.

Hi Raiden,

I have booked my bike (Red) in Panache, Indiranagar,B'lore. I paid 10k advance. the dealer told me that they will start givinig deliveries after 12 th Oct.. am hoping he will allocate the first bike to me becaz i was the first firson to book the bike in Panache.. btw did he say anything on delivery date for your bike??

[jmsr80]

Guyz,

I booked a Fz-16 on 19th from Panache Enterprises, saw the bike, fell in love with it, just walked in, asked for the test ride, was told that test drive will be available only next week. Took another glance at the bike, went ahead and booked the bike. Hope the yamaha wont disappoint me on the engine dept.

Sales guy(manju) promised me the bike, either red or black by end of october first week. On Road price of the bike is 75K.

Waiting for october

Hi Shark,

wow!! gr8 man.. so you will be getting ur bike by end of 1st wk of Oct.
I also booked the bike@panache but the dealer was saying they will start giving deliveries from 12th Oct.. infact i was the first person to book the bike @panache.. wondering whats happening overe there? need to check with that dealer again..

[flanker]

Yamaha plannign to make a big time comeback with FZ16! the ads are great. lets see how the bike turns out to be