Just like we saw with the R15 V3, the BS-VI spec Yamaha FZ and FZ-S become mildly less powerful in order to comply with the upcoming emission norms.
Yamaha will soon be updating all their motorcycles to BS-VI spec. A leaked document has now revealed the specifications of the BS-VI Yamaha FZ and FZ-S. Just like we saw with the R15 V3, the FZ range of motorcycles will also be producing lesser power in their BS-VI spec than they did in their BS-IV spec.
As we can see from the document, the BS-VI complaint Yamaha FZ will be powered by the same 149 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 2-valve, SOHC engine that powers the current BS-IV model. However, power output has been reduced to 12.4PS as compared to 13.2PS in the BS-IV spec. The engine will remain mated to a 5-speed gearbox and torque is also expected to remain the same at 12.8 Nm.
Apart from the changes to the engine to make it BS-VI compliant, the motorcycles will remain completely identical to the current iterations. We can also see the dimensions of the BS-VI spec Yamaha FZ and FZ-S in the document and thus the BS-VI FZ series will be 1,990 mm long, 780 mm wide and 1,080 mm tall. The seat height (790 mm) and the ground clearance (165 mm), too, should be unchanged.
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There isn’t expected to be any changes in terms of features or equipment either. The new motorcycles should retain the LED headlight, negative LCD instrument console, a single-piece, step-up seat and under cowl and chrome highlights for the FZ-S. Suspension and braking duties will also remain the same. That means the front will have telescopic forks with a monoshock at the rear and there will only be single channel ABS.
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Yamaha is expected to roll out their BS-VI range of motorcycles from November onwards. As is already known, the BS-VI spec of these motorcycles will be more expensive than the current ones, commanding a premium of 10-15%. The current FZ retails for Rs. 96,680, while the current FZ-S is priced at Rs. 98,680 (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).
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