Hello and welcome to PowerDrift, my name is Varun and today we are going to talk about
the newly launched Yamaha FZ-X. So without wasting any further time, let's dive right into it.
Now the FZ-X has been launched in two variants, the non-Bluetooth variant costs about 1.16 lakh rupees,
while the Bluetooth variant costs about 1.19 lakh rupees.
Quite a few things have been borrowed from the FZ, so we start off with the engine, a 149cc
producing 12.2bhp and 13.6Nm of torque, not just that, there have been no
major changes to the chassis as well, but what's gone up is going to be the weight.
So a 139 kilograms, about two kilos heavier than the FZ but I don't think that's going to create
a lot of problem, but that is something that we will test when we ride it.
However, what we see, completely new, is going to be the tyre set.
Now these are dual purpose tyres, and 'X' usually, globally stands for adventure,
so Yamaha is like, hey, if you want to do a little bit of soft-roading,
you still have the ability to do so now.
And the ergonomics as well look very similar except this upright handlebar that you see
on the FZ-X, this means a lot more comfort, a lot more commuter-ish.
Now let's talk about the Bluetooth connectivity app,
which is still pretty rare in the 150cc-160cc segment.
Now through this app, you can access phone calls, SMSes, you can check the battery level of your phone,
there's also the ability to clock in your mileage, check fuel consumption, check fuel efficiency,
not just that, if there's a malfunction, the app tracks that too. So in case your engine oil level is low,
it will send a warning, in case your battery is running low, it will send a warning for that as well.
So all of this information can be accessed through the app in one go.
Bookings for the FZ-X have already started and 200 customers will get a G-Shock watch along
with the motorcycle, so if two and two is four for you guys,
then you should probably go to a showroom right about now but, hold on,
not right about now because the bike's not in showrooms yet,
it's going to be in showrooms in the next few days,
but deliveries of this motorcycle will happen this very month.
In a nutshell, when you look at the FZ-X it does not get a lot of features,
of course you have the USB charging and stuff like that, but the highlight is going to be
the Bluetooth connectivity which only 200cc motorcycles and up get it,
not motorcycles below that cubic capacity.
I also feel this is a big missed opportunity in terms of performance because when the FZ
started life, it paved way for the 150-160cc segment, but it dropped back in cubic capacity,
tried to become a little more fuel efficient, while others bumped up and became
true-blue 160cc motorcycles.
For example, the newest version of the Apache RTR 160 makes about 17 bhp, but this one still
makes 12.2, so there is a huge gap there and that gap, when it comes to performance is very,
very significant. I'm not a big fan of the looks either.
I am however, a big fan of the XSR series, which is slightly sportier when it comes to
the overall vibe and appeal of the motorcycle.
But this one's more commuter-ish, which leads me to believe, hey, you already have a commuter
in the form of the standard FZS, but why get in a different looking motorcycle and all
of that, at a price way, way more than the standard FZ?
Is there a question of getting a bigger FZ 25-X which is going to be based on the FZ 250?
Well, Yamaha has not denied it but they have not admitted it either,
so we'll have to wait for that.
Along with the FZ-X Yamaha has also unveiled the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid.
Yup! A hybrid assist for a 125cc single scooter.
While there are a lot of details awaited and everything will be hopefully covered in a
separate video when the scooter launches, but with what we know, it's going to make 30%
more power than the Fascino 110.
But the point to note is that this scooter will get the X-Connect system,
not the Y-Connect system that the Yamaha motorcycles get.
I'm assuming this is more of a cost saving measure.
But what's going to be different is something, like I said, will be discussed in a completely
separate video when the scooter launches.
But for now, if you have any more questions about
these two products, please post them in the comments section below.
Let us know what you think about these products and we'd be more than happy to answer them for you.
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My name is Varun Painter and I will see you later.