Yamaha Motor Company is a pioneer in making bikes. More than their scooters, their bikes sell the most. They have a wide range of bikes that are of good build quality, have aggressive looks, and excellent riding dynamics. Moreover, they are also robust, and according to a Consumer Reports survey, their bikes ranked the highest. The bikemaker ranked the highest in terms of customer satisfaction and reliability.
The Yamaha engineers also command a certain prestige. No wonder the company ranked the highest. And that is why top carmakers like Toyota, Lexus, Volvo, and Ford have partnered with Yamaha for engine component design and production to supply the carmakers. On that note, Yamaha also revolutionalised the 2-stroke by designing the ‘Autolube’ technology (automatic lubrication) in the 1960s. That technology replaced the engine’s gas supply and oil mixture systems with a separate oil injection mechanism.
On the other hand, the bikemaker is also widely acclaimed for its motorsport achievements.
In short, the Japanese bikemaker is renowned in every department. Whether it’s innovation in technology, motorsports achievements, engineering, or designing their products, they ace it in everything.
So, these were a few facts about Yamaha’s contribution to the automotive industry. However, apart from that, if you plan to purchase a two-wheeler, below are a few Yamaha bikes in India that you can consider.
1) Yamaha FZ-S F1: The ongoing model is the third iteration of the Yamaha FZ. The company also markets it as the FZ-S V 3.0 for the 2022 FZ-S F1 since it’s the third iteration. The ongoing iteration received major updates as compared to its predecessor. Those updates include large faux air dams, a re-profiled fuel tank, etc. It also received a single-unit seat accompanied by a modified grab handle.
The list of the updates will go on and on. And due to the updates, the bike weighs 5 kg more than its predecessor.
However, the Yamaha FZ-S F1 price starts at Rs 1.20 lakh for the base model, the ‘Standard’ variant. And it goes up to Rs 1.23 lakh for the ‘Deluxe’ variant.
All prices are Delhi ex-showroom as of July 2022.
2) Yamaha FZS 25: This is one of the bestselling Yamaha bikes in India. You have to pay an extra premium for the FZS 25 over the FZ 25. But the bike will offer extra goodies at that premium, such as a revised windscreen, brush guards on the handlebar, and golden alloy wheels. As for the pricing, the Yamaha FZS 25 demands Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) as of July 2022. Furthermore, there is only one variant on the bike.
3) Yamaha FZ-X: The Yamaha FZ-X is a crossover motorcycle. That’s how the company markets it. It is available in three colours and has only one variant. The Yamaha FZ-X gets a 149cc BS6 engine that produces 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm of torque.
Apart from specifications, the Yamaha FZ-X variant includes only one: FZ-X Bluetooth.
Yes, the street bike gets Bluetooth connectivity.
The FZ-X’s ex-showroom price in Delhi is Rs 1.31 lakh, and it gets three colour options.
4) Yamaha WR 155R: It is an adventure bike, but its appearance will remind you of a typical off-roader. According to some sources, it will be one of the upcoming Yamaha bikes in 2022.
The Japanese bikemaker launched the Yamaha WR 155R in Thailand in 2020.
As per the 2022 Thai-spec model, the Yamaha WR 155R’s engine is the same as the Yamaha R15 V4. It is a 155cc liquid-cooled engine that produces 16.5 bhp and 14.3 Nm of torque. However, as per the Thai-spec Yamaha WR 155R specifications sheet, it has a fuel tank capacity of 8.1 litres. And that might be a concern among customers, but it’s too early to judge.
As for the Yamaha WR 155R’s expected ex-showroom price, it might range between Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 2.00 lakh.
5) Yamaha MT-15 V2: As the name suggests, it is the second iteration of the MT-15. As for the Yamaha MT-15 V2 price, the bike demands a premium of Rs 1.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The MT-15 V2 continues to use the 155cc liquid-cooled engine as its predecessor. The BS6 engine produces 18.14 bhp and 14.1 Nm of torque, making it a fair enough output.
It comes with a six-speed transmission paired with a slip-and-assist clutch.
As for the rivals, the Yamaha MT-15 V2 competes with the KTM 125 Duke and the Bajaj Pulsar NS200.
So, above were a few bikes from the Japanese bikemaker. For a curated list of Yamaha bikes, type “Yamaha bikes” into the search bar on autoX’s homepage. In addition, you can also find updated prices, the latest reviews, images, brochures, and more on our website.
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