Yamaha has launched the FZ-S FI V4 Deluxe with two new additional colours. The Dark Matte Blue and Matte Black joining the existing offerings on Metallic Grey, Majesty Red, and Metallic Black. This move is aimed at offering customers a wider choice range when purchasing their Yamaha FZ-S FI V4.
Under its ‘The Call of the Blue’ initiative, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd (IYM) has launched the FZS-Fi with refreshed styling updates. Known as the FZS-Fi Deluxe, IYM will offer the bike in two new colour options. Yamaha states that both bike versions retain the same design proportion from the 3rd generation FZ-Fi series.
The FZS-Fi is powered by a 149cc, air-cooled motor which produces 12.4 PS and 13.3 Nm. Yamaha has paired the SOHC, 4-stroke, 2-valve engine to a constant mesh, 5-speed manual gearbox, and an electric starter. For comfort and handling, the bikes feature a telescopic front suspension and a 7-step adjustable monocross rear suspension. With 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends, the bikes sport a 790 mm seat height and 165 mm of ground clearance.
Yamaha has equipped the bike with a single 282mm front brake disc and a single 220mm rear brake disc. Along with dual-channel ABS, both bikes also feature Yamaha’s Bluetooth-Enabled Connect-X App, including a host of convenient features. Riders can use the App to Answer Back calls, Locate the Vehicle, Record their parking & check their Riding History. Other bike features include a multi-function LCD instrument cluster, a tire-hugging rear mudguard and a lowered engine guard.
Yamaha used to sell the R3 before the BS5 emission norms. However, since early 2020, the bike is no longer sold. Meanwhile, the MT-03 is nothing but the naked version of the R3.
The YZF-R3 is a fully-faired motorcycle that will compete against the KTM RC390 and Kawasaki Ninja 300 in the Indian market. On the other hand, the MT-03 will be a direct rival to the KTM 390 Duke. Both motorcycles come equipped with a 321cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine, producing 40.4 BHP and 29.4Nm of peak torque.
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