Key highlights
- Yamaha has filed a design patent for a new FZ model, likely a cost-effective hybrid variant.
- The bike retains the 149cc Blue Core engine with hybrid tech, but may skip premium features like TFT display.
- Expected to be priced around INR 1.40 lakh, undercutting the current FZ-S Fi Hybrid by INR 5,000–INR 10,000.
Yamaha Motor India has filed a new design patent for what appears to be a more affordable version of the FZ-S Fi Hybrid. The move suggests that Yamaha is looking to expand its hybrid motorcycle lineup by offering a budget-friendly alternative to its current flagship 150cc hybrid.
The patent reveals subtle design changes and a simplified feature set, indicating a cost-cutting strategy without compromising the core hybrid powertrain.
Design: Familiar yet simplified
The patented model retains the muscular stance of the FZ series, but with toned-down styling. Key visual cues include:
- Turn indicators integrated into the fuel tank area
- Simplified tank shrouds and minimal body graphics
- Single-piece seat and basic alloy wheels
Unlike the FZ-S Fi Hybrid, this version may skip the TFT instrument cluster, painted alloys, and connected features like turn-by-turn navigation.
Powertrain: Hybrid tech eemains intact
The new model is expected to use the same 149cc Blue Core engine paired with Yamaha’s Smart Motor Generator (SMG). This setup enables:
- Battery-assisted acceleration
- Start/stop system for better fuel efficiency
- Quieter engine starts
Power output should remain at 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm, with a 5-speed gearbox and single-channel ABS as standard.
Expected pricing and positioning
The current FZ-S Fi Hybrid is priced at INR 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model—likely to be called the FZ Fi Hybrid—could be priced around INR 1.40 lakh, making it more accessible to budget-conscious buyers2.
This variant will sit below the FZ-S Fi Hybrid and compete with the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and Hero Xtreme 160R.
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