Yamaha to launch new FZ-S on June 30

Yamaha India will launch a refreshed and upgraded version of its best-selling 153cc motorcycle Yamaha FZ-S on June 30.

Competition in the 150cc segment is heating up and with the new FZ-S, Yamaha intends to carry out a product upgrade for its FZ series motorcycles, which have largely remained unchanged except for the addition of a few colour options since it was first launched in 2008.

Yamaha had showcased the FZ-S concept at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo and the new FZ-S is expected to look similar to the concept motorcycle and will most probably replace the current FZ.

Upgrades to the new FZ-S will largely be cosmetic and includes a redesigned headlamp, reworked fuel tank and freshly designed air intakes taken from the concept bike. Other additions include a split seat, reworked tail-lamp, new side panels and a revised mudguard at the rear.

The engine on the FZ-S V2.0 is likely to be the same 153cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which delivers 14PS of maximum power and 13.6Nm peak torque which is powering the current generation FZ series motorcycles. The engine however, may be tweaked and tuned for improved performance and fuel efficiency. 

With options like the new Suzuki Gixxer 150, Bajaj Discover 150F and several new models expected from other manufacturers as well in the segment, prospective customers have a range of choices in the 150cc segment. The FZ has been a favourite due to its butch looks, performance and manoeuvrability and the upgraded FZ-S, Yamaha hopes, will retain its customer base and remain the sales chartbuster for the company.