Yamaha FZ150i

Yamaha FZ150i

2010 FZ150i
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor
Also called Yamaha V-Ixion (Indonesia)
Production 2008–
Predecessor Yamaha RX-Z, Yamaha TZM
Class Naked bike, sport bike
Engine 150 cc, liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, single cylinder
Power 11.10 kW (14.89hp) @8500 rpm
Torque 13.10 N·m (9.66 lb·ft) @7500 rpm
Transmission 5-Speed w/multi-plate clutch
Suspension

F-Telescopic

R-Monocross
Tires

F-2.75-17 M/C 41P

R-90/90-17 M/C 49P
Wheelbase 1282 mm
Dimensions L: 2000 mm
W: 705 mm
H: 1035 mm
Seat height 760 mm
Weight 114 kg (dry)
Fuel capacity 12 litres
Related Yamaha FZ16
Yamaha MT125
Yamaha R15

The Yamaha FZ150i is a 150 cc motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor exclusively for Asian and Indian markets. It was launched in Malaysia in January 2008 at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands as the first completely knocked down (CKD) bike to be fuel-injected in Asian motorcycle market.[1] In Indonesia it is known as the Yamaha V-Ixion.

Marketing

In Malaysia, the FZ150i is locally assembled at the Hong Leong Yamaha (HLY) plant at Sungai Buloh, Selangor. According to HLY web site, this model is expected to be sold by 500 units a month after the first year of its introduction.[2] Apart from Malaysia, the FZ150i is also available in other Asian countries such as in Singapore and Indonesia.

2014 FZ150i

Yamaha FZ150i 2014

2014 FZ150i
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor
Also called Yamaha V-Ixion Lightning (Indonesia)
Production 2014-present
Predecessor Yamaha RX-Z, Yamaha TZM
Class Naked sport bike
Engine 150 cc, liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, single cylinder, Oxygen sensor
Power 12.20 kW (16.5 hp) @8500 rpm
Torque 14.5 N·m @7500 rpm
Transmission 5-Speed w/multi-plate clutch
Suspension Telescopic
Brakes Link-type monoshock
Tires

F-90/80-17 M/C 46P

R-120/70-17 M/C 58P
Wheelbase 1296 mm
Dimensions L: 2009 mm
W: 705 mm
H: 1035 mm
Seat height 790 mm
Weight 117 kg (dry)
Fuel capacity 12 litres
Related Yamaha FZ1
Yamaha FZ6
Yamaha R15

HLY introduced a new FZ150i design in April 2014 which is the same as New V-ixion Lightning with a new undercowl. The engine is upgraded to produce 16.5 horsepower with 14.5 nm of torque with the same rpm as the old model. An oxygen sensor was added to the exhaust port of the engine. The front and rear tires were upgraded with Dunlop D102A 90/80-17s at the front and 120/70-17s at the rear, mated with star-shaped 5-spoke alloy wheels. Rear braking is improved by using a Nissin single piston calliper with 200 mm disc. It has a grab bar for pillion is positioned under the side rear body of the bike.

References

  1. "Yamaha FZ150i - First Fuel Injected Motorcycle To Be Launched In Malaysia". Biker Voodoo. January 30, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  2. "FZ150i Launch" (PDF). Hong Leong Yamaha. January 16, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-27.

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