09 Nov, 2019
The trailblazing FZ-FI (149 cc) and FZS-FI (149 cc) is the brand’s iconic motorcycle in the deluxe category now available with single channel ABS and front & rear disc brakes
Chennai, November 09, 2019: India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. introduces the all new FZ-FI (149 cc) and FZ-SFI(149 cc) today in India, thus marking the first BS VI variant rollout from the company in India. Yamaha reiterates its commitment to offer excitement through its products and related experiences with its first launch of BS VI compliant FZs. All colour models of both FZ-FI (149 cc) and FZ-SFI(149 cc) will be available in the BS VI line up. Additionally, FZ-SFI(149 cc) will have two new colours – Darknight and Metallic Red. The company will further announce the launch of other BS VI compliant line ups in coming time.
Inheriting FZ's legacy and signature styling, the new FZ-FI and FZ-SFIcomes with a Blue Core concept driven 149 cc engine with a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and delivering a maximum 12.4 PS power @ 7,250 r/min and 13.6 N.m torque @ 5,500 r/min. The new FZ-FI and FZ-SFIBS VI version will feature single channel ABS in the front wheel and front & rear disc brakes along with negative LCD instrument cluster and a single piece two level seat.
| Models | Colour names | NEW price Rs. (EXSHWDEL) |
|---|---|---|
| FZ-SFI(149 cc) – BS VI compliant | Darknight (NEW) | 102,700 |
| Metallic Red (NEW) | 101,200 | |
| Dark Matt Blue, Matt Black, Gray & Cyan Blue | 101,200 | |
| FZ-FI (149 cc) – BS VI compliant | Metallic Black, Racing Blue | 99,200 |
During the occasion, Mr. Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of companies said, “Our commitment towards customers in India is underlined in exciting products and experiences by The Call of the Blue that stimulates a stylish motorcycling culture. As Yamaha reveals from its new product line up, the BS VI compliant FZ motorcycles will be available across Yamaha showrooms from November, 2019. FZ is an iconic brand and many motorcyclists have been brought up well from its cradle. This popularity served more concern to the company while planning for its BS VI variant. Yamaha strived for optimum cost control and achieved to peg it around 2.5% higher, only to let FZ's excitement stay unrestrained in India. The new BS VI models in 150 cc is also expected to yield Yamaha's strong presence in the deluxe class 2W category.”
The new FZ-FI and FZ-SFIwith ABS was introduced in India on January 2019. The new models were launched on the backdrop of The Call of the Blue, the new brand campaign launched by Yamaha in 2018. The company is looking forward to stimulate more excitement and sportiness in the Indian two wheeler market by its new initiatives like The Call of the Blue that holds the promise of energizing the passion of motorcycling in India as per the global standards.