The BS6 Yamaha FZ25 gets a redesigned headlamp and engine cowl and some additional features apart from now being BS6 complaint. Prices for the bike are expected to go up by Rs 3000-Rs 5000.
Yamaha has unofficially commenced bookings for the BS6 FZ25 across select dealerships in the country. The booking amount has been set from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000, depending on the dealership. Deliveries for the BS6 Yamaha FZ25 are expected to begin by the end of March or by early April. With the BS6 update, the price of the FZ25 is expected to increase by Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 over its BS4 complaint predecessor.
Yamaha had unveiled the BS6 FZ25 just ahead of the Auto Expo earlier this month. Using this opportunity, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has also introduced some cosmetic changes on the motorcycle. The headlamps on the BS6 FZ25 have been redesigned and it now features new LED elements along with the tail lamps. The turn indicators however are still of the bulb type. There’s also a newly designed engine cowl which makes the motorcycle look a little more sportier than before.
The BS6 Yamaha FZ25 also gets a new negative LCD multifunction instrument cluster and a side-stand engine cut-off function. Apart from these changes, the motorcycle remains unchanged externally. Powering the FZ25 is a 249cc single-cylinder BS6-compliant, fuel-injected air-cooled engine with oil-cooler. The motor produces 20.8PS at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 20.1Nm at 6000rpm.
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The BS4 spec FZ25 was a carburetted motorcycle and with the BS6 update, it also get an additional fuel injection system like every other BS6 motorcycle. Also, the BS6 FZ25 just makes just 0.1PS less and 0.1Nm more torque than the BS4 spec bike. Its really commendable that Yamaha has managed to keep the power and torque figures relatively unchanged in spite of the motorcycle now complying with the stricter emission norms.
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With the addition of emission controlling equipment, the FZ25 has also gained 1 kg in weight. The bike now tips the scales at 153kg kerb. The underpinnings remain unchanged as before. It continues with the telescopic front fork, Monocross rear shock absorber, 282mm front and 220mm rear disc brake with standard dual-channel ABS. The BS6 Yamaha FZ25 directly rivals the Suzuki Gixxer 250. Suzuki showcased the BS6 Gixxer 250 at the 2020 Auto Expo and it is expected to go on sale pretty soon as well.
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