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    [Ownership Thread]: Yamaha SZ-X / SZ-R

    YAMAHA SZ-X/SZ-R




    Engine

    Type Air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2-Valve
    Displacement 153 cc
    Bore & Stroke 58.0 X 57.9mm
    Compression ratio 9.5:1
    Maximum output 12.1PS/7500rpm
    Maximum torque 12.8Nm/4500rpm
    Starting system Electric Start/Kick Start
    Lubrication wet sump
    Cylinder layout Single cylinder
    Clutch type wet, multiple disc
    Ignition system C.D.I
    Fuel supply Carburettor

    Electricals

    Battery 12V,5 AH(10H)
    Headlight Halogen bulb (12 V, 35/35 W)
    Primary/Secondary reduction ratios 3.409/3.000
    Tranmission type Constant Mesh 5 - Speed
    Caster/Trail 26 degree/99 mm
    Gear ratios 1st=2.714, 2nd=1.789, 3rd=1.318, 4th=1.045, 5th=0.916


    Frame

    Type Diamond
    Suspension (Front/Rear) Telescopic/Swingarm
    Brake Type (Front/Rear) Disc /Drum
    Tyre size (Front/Rear)　 (2.75- 17 41P )/ (100/90-17 55P)
    Overall length x width x height 2050 x 730 x 1100 mm
    Kerb Weight 134 Kg
    Seat Height 802mm
    Wheelbase 1,320mm
    Minimum ground clearance 165mm
    Engine oil volume 1.2 L
    Fuel tank capacity 14 liters



















    Hi All ,

    First of all i would like to thank You all for all your suggestions on all other bikes( Pulsar 135/Slingshot/Twister)... for the past 25 - 30 days i hooked into XBHP forum... !!

    Finally Today i got My Bike Yamaha SZX (Red)!

    Today I ride around 30 Km...

    My first Bike is Suzuki Max 100 R, Second one Unicorn .. So i can compare my new Bike SZX with only Unicorn & say my experience...

    I am Crazy about Yamaha ..but i Chose Unicorn when i bought in 2005...But this time i was looking for a commuter bike which should have Great Looks, Fresh one , good mileage (around 50 km) ..I made my mind i should Buy Yamaha .. & SZX fullfilled all my requirement..! So i choose it over other bikes in this segment..(IMO szx will come in 125 /135 segment only)


    My Opinions / Experiences about SZX After Riding 30 Km:

    1) The bike is very light weight when compared to uNicorn..

    2)I like the riding Comfort/position of SZX over unicorn...(Not sure will it work for long distance will post that experience this weekend)...

    3) engine smoothness:: Unicorn is way ahead when it comes to smoothness..! i can rate 7/10

    4) Gear shifting : i felt very hard to shift it form 2 to 3 & 4... In unicorn i shift it with great ease..(not sure SZX will become smooth after sometime)

    5) Looks: i like SZX over Unicorn when it comes to styling ...

    6) i dont have the feeling of riding a 150 cc vehicle when i ride SZX...

    [Will post the pics thhis weekend, i dont have Good camera now in chennai...]

    Guys i dint ride other bikes( except unicorn) so i can compare it with only unicorn..

    I am satisfied with SZX ! BCos i looked for a Stylish Commuter Bike!!



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    1,398
    Less than 30 kmpl
    5.72%
    80
    31 - 35 kmpl
    11.66%
    163
    36 - 40 kmpl
    23.25%
    325
    41 - 45 kmpl
    28.25%
    395
    46 - 50 kmpl
    18.67%
    261
    50 - 55 kmpl
    8.30%
    116
    More than 55 kmpl
    4.15%
    58
    Last edited by sunilg; 12-02-2012, 07:08 PM.
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  • #2
    Ownership experience approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Congrats on your new bike...waiting for the pics.

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      • #4
        PiCs of SZX( jUst now came to my hometown) will post more pics later..







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        • #5
          @dhilip - Just one question for the moment. Is the tank plastic like FZ or metal like any other bike?
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          • #6
            @Hellsfury:: Thank You ..

            @all
            Till Now i have driven 254 kms.. Today traveled 165 km.. Its really awesome ride..

            Comfortness/Handling:
            The Bike is very comfortable...NO Back/Neck pain after riding 165 km...The Handling of the bike is very ease than anyother 150 cc bikes (Unicorn).. Especially at traffic its very much easier to handle her..even at 4th gear i can drive at 20 km without any hiccups..
            Yamaha has given a Light Weight 150 cc vehicle... My Top Speed is 60 Km .. so i cant say anything about Power/pickup of the bike till sometime.. Most of the 150 cc vehicle either it will be heavier (dont know about apache) and in traffic it will be little discomfort.. i havent felt anything like that in SZX..

            Mileage :
            Really No idea... i have filled 10.5 litres.. waiting for Reserve.. Before that i fill my Tank in Pondicherry .. anything above 50km is fine for me...

            Pricing:
            This is one of the Value for Money Bike which has Great Looks,Fresh,Comfortness,handling ..(Not sure about power/pickup)


            Just Revisiting the points which i have posted after 30 km & given my feedback...
            1) The bike is very light weight when compared to uNicorn.. [ Feels the same after 250 KM]

            2)I like the riding Comfort/position of SZX over unicorn...(Not sure will it work for long distance will post that experience this weekend)...             [ Its good for Long distance too..]

            3) engine smoothness:: Unicorn is way ahead when it comes to smoothness..! i can rate 7/10             [ i feel Gear shifting is still little hard when compared with Unicorn, engine smoothness is Good after 100 km though cant par with Unicorn]

            4) Gear shifting : i felt very hard to shift it form 2 to 3 & 4... In unicorn i shift it with great ease..(not sure SZX will become smooth after sometime)

            5) Looks: i like SZX over Unicorn when it comes to styling ...

            6) i dont have the feeling of riding a 150 cc vehicle when i ride SZX...

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            • #7
              @ MG_Biker1806:
              Sorry MG Biker.. i havent tested FZ... But surely will check SZx and Post here..

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MG_Biker1806 View Post
                @dhilip - Just one question for the moment. Is the tank plastic like FZ or metal like any other bike?

                MG, its 'like any other bike'....
                2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
                2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
                2006 - Eterno (sold)
                2008 - Dio (Owned)
                2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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                • #9
                  This is a very interesting bike because of it's price / performance ratio , keep us posted about your experience after the break-in miles . It's normal
                  for any bike to be little rough and hard-gear-shifts untill 1500 Kms . It'll
                  also overheat untill 1000Kms . Change oil at 500 , clean the oil filters . Stick to yamaha recommendations for speeds & rpm until 1000Kms .
                  cheers .

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by MG_Biker1806 View Post
                    @dhilip - Just one question for the moment. Is the tank plastic like FZ or metal like any other bike?
                    Its all metal tank in the SZX except for the side scoops.
                    Never upgrade without getting your basics RIGHT.

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                    • #11
                      What is the on-road price of the SZ-X(including registration, insurance, accessories etc) ??....
                      1986 SUZUKI AX100R
                      1999 KAWASAKI CALIBER
                      2006 TVS APACHE 150
                      2010 YAMAHA SZ-X

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by apacherenator View Post
                        What is the on-road price of the SZ-X(including registration, insurance, accessories etc) ??....
                        My friend bought his SZ-X couple of days ago, on-road (Chennai) is Rs.59,580/-, the same day I picked my FZ. I happened to do test ride on his bike, I should the quality of ride was amazing. I'm not sure if I'lll like the riding posture after using FZ, but the engine and ride quality were best to none. For 60k, I think this is the bes bike in terms of style, comfort, performance & mileage.

                        I'm planning to do a small photoshoot of our bikes, I can probably post his SZ-X pictures here in a day or two. Anyone looking for budget-specific Yamaha bike but FZ isn't your choice, you should opt for SZ-X!

                        Cheers

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Pinaki View Post
                          This is a very interesting bike because of it's price / performance ratio , keep us posted about your experience after the break-in miles . It's normal
                          for any bike to be little rough and hard-gear-shifts untill 1500 Kms . It'll
                          also overheat untill 1000Kms . Change oil at 500 , clean the oil filters . Stick to yamaha recommendations for speeds & rpm until 1000Kms .
                          cheers .
                          Till now i have done 350 kms ..yes as you said there is a change in the smoothness.. i hope it will be good @ 1500 km both gear shifts & smoothness...

                          DO i have to change oil @ 500 km ? because those service center person asked me to bring @ 1000 km or 25 days...

                          I can change the oil tomorrow if its recommended.. please tell me how to clean the oil filter?

                          @all
                          Yesterday when i fit helmet lock in one local shop...a guy come & said to me if SZX has Engine cowl like gladiator it will look great.. any views reg that?

                          @MG : jasmeetsinghchawla is correct ...that scoops alone plastic.. i fear whether it will break in some time?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by dhilip1 View Post
                            Till now i have done 350 kms ..yes as you said there is a change in the smoothness.. i hope it will be good @ 1500 km both gear shifts & smoothness...

                            DO i have to change oil @ 500 km ? because those service center person asked me to bring @ 1000 km or 25 days...


                            Change the oil according to the manual & NOT according to what any xbhp member says or as any SC person says.
                            NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
                              Change the oil according to the manual & NOT according to what any xbhp member says or as any SC person says.
                              ok madhav... will wait for 1000 kms as mentioned in the manual...


                              Just crossed 500 km .. Smoothness & gear shift easeness is increased.. i can feel the differences ...!

                              am just curious about mileage.. lets see how szx responses ...

                              i have travelled some 160 km today with 60 - 40 kmph varying the speed constantly ... driving in that speed for that much distance will cause any effect in mileage during engine break in period ??

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