Yamaha FZ - s (Speedy, Stable, Stylish)

                 When we think of a real muscle bike in today date it will be the yamaha's FZ 16 who worth this title and now it will its new hard model FZ - s which has got its look from global FZ series . The part which adds star to its personality and looks, making it more impressive in the view of people's because a real muscle should have a large tyres (i.e. ground clearance), a open body type and good graphics in which the Yamaha bike makers have given full interest this time and the first time in India. The sales should gradually increase like wise the new color scheme has also introduced by the Yamaha corporation.

              Each and every part of FZ16 has been designed with a lot of detailed attention and careful thought. This ultimate degree of perfection means even the slightest feature has not been overlooked. Only Yamaha ensures this kind of craftsmanship. 

  The rider and the machine share a feeling of oneness, and from different angles the impression is different. This is particularly because the finest components have been used in its precise manufacturing. The FZ16 possesses both a rough and brutish expression as well as a certain subtlety. This high quality masterpiece will without doubt become a rage for the next generation.

Engine & Features

                 FZ16 is powered by a 153cc, air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine which generates maximum power of 14 Bhp @ 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 13.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm. The 153cc engine of this bike is designed for the urban commute. The broad tyres, low center of gravity and high torque at low rpm makes it a breeze to drive in city traffic.

       The bike covers the world standard 0-60 kmph sprint in just 5.5 seconds. The mid range thrust and the highly tuned throttle responses are designed to give you the feel of an ultra-powerful bike in the urban ride. The meters on the FZ - s are installed in a Full Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and other indicators are set in optimum position to keep the field of vision clear. Also, the engine starting signal is an example of the spirit of innovation.

       The steel fuel tank with a plastic resin outer cover takes advantage of the freedom of shaping that plastic provides, giving the tank cover a powerful shape with modulations suggestive of the muscular body of an athlete. To give a sense of volume to the machine, an external diameter of 35mm is adopted in a two-layer type exhaust to minimize the effect of heat on the pipe. 

       The layout features a large-volume primary character on the underside of the crankcase. The muffler is an irregular shaped tapered type mid-ship muffler. A Monocross rear suspension unit provides 120 mm of wheel travel, while optimized oil and damping valve specs help ensure agile running performance and handling. It inhibits bottoming while riding with a tandem passenger as well as providing a very comfortable ride. The petrol tank, silensor, the yellow-gold plated rear shock absorber and fat tyres give enough clues to the true strength of the Yamaha FZ - s motorcycle - torque that is a bit higher than the 160 Apache RTR and tuned for acceleration and mid-range than outright top speed. FZ16 gets its DNA from global FZ series of Yamaha motorcycles. Fat tyres at the rear, beefy tank, beefy front fork compliment the FZ16’s muscular character, which has become a huge hit among the young crowd in India.

Variants, Shades & Price

Yamaha FZ16 is available in two models: FZ16 & FZ-S. FZ16 is available for 65000.00 and FZ-S is priced at Rs. 67000.00. 

It is available in three shades:
Lava Red
Flaming Orange
Midnight Black

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name: FZ16 
Type: Naked
Top Speed: 132kph
Fuel Consumption:
City 36.00
Fuel Consumption:
Highway 47.00

Yamaha YZF-R1 (Catch this eye)

YZF-R1 - genius engineering

The YZF-R1 has been astonishing supersport riders since 1998 and is now well established as the legendary performer of the supersport world. The R1 is for riders who really know where they're at, whether they're on road or track, riders who know that supersport performance means more than just an extreme spec sheet.

The Art of Engineering concept we use to keep ahead of the opposition is about much more than mere numbers, because Yamaha engineers understand that riding well is about feel, feedback and confidence, so we create machines that can get the best out of you on every ride, always challenging you to go to the next level.

Our engineers and designers work ceaselessly to improve the R1, refining its DNA, using MotoGP input and utilising new technologies that allow you to fully exploit its astonishing performance.

The awesome 2007 R1 is the embodiment of that philosophy, utilising state-of-the-art electronics - YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Throttle) and YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Intake) air funnels - to increase performance and enhance man-machine interaction with a never-before-possible quality of feedback and performance.

Combine these cutting-edge technologies with a new 16-valve engine, a brand-new Deltabox frame and stunning new bodywork and you'll understand why our engineers believe that 2007 is a landmark year in one-litre supersport performance.

Engine

The 2007 R1 uses a new 16-valve engine, utilising know-how from Valentino Rossi's mighty M1 MotoGP bike for more performance throughout the rev range. The engine is Yamaha's jewel in the crown, with titanium intake valves and high-precision fracture-splitting con rods. The result is our best-ever engine performance, 180 horsepower at 12,500 rpm, and that's before the forced air intake system kicks in.

But the fact that the new R1 has more horsepower right across the rev range is only half the story, even more important is how that power feels. That's why this R1 uses YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Throttle). YCC-I, the biking world's first electronics-controlled motor-driven variable intake funnel system, ensures ideal power and torque at all rpm by adjusting funnel length to perfectly suit throttle opening and rpm. YCC-T outperforms conventional carburettor/injection systems by allowing an excellent torque curve and, because it always delivers the optimum fuel/air mix, you get perfect acceleration whatever revs and throttle opening you're at.

Type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement: 998 cc
Bore and stroke: 77.0 x 53.6mm
Compression ratio: 12.7:1
Max. power (with direct air induction): 139 kW (189 HP) @ 12,500 rpm
Max. power (without direct air induction): 132.4 kW (180 HP) @ 12,500 rpm
Max. torque (with direct air induction): 118.3 Nm (12.1 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm
Max. torque (without direct air induction): 112.7 Nm (11.5 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Carburettor/Fuel supply: Fuel injection
Clutch type: Wet multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition: TCI
Starter system: Electric
Transmission: Constant mesh, 6 speed
Final transmission: Chain
Primary reduction ratio: 65/43 1.512
Secondary reduction ratio: 45/17 2.647

Gear ratios:

1st - 38/15 2.533
2nd - 33/16 2.063
3rd - 37/21 1.762
4th - 35/23 1.522
5th - 30/22 1.364
6th - 33/26 1.269

Chassis

Riding fast, riding well is all about man-machine interaction, so the 2007 YZF-R1, like every R1 before it, has been carefully honed for breathtaking performance on racetrack and twisty roads.

The latest and greatest R1 features an all-new Deltabox frame and upside-down truss-style swingarm which respond exactly to rider input on corner entry and improve rear-wheel force for extra corner-exit traction. And the new R1's superbly damped forks and rear shock feature two-way compression damping for wonderfully accurate high-speed control. The R1 also has a slipper clutch for smoother corner entries and awesome six-pot, radial-mount front brakes too. R1 - it's all about man-machine interaction.

Frame: Aluminium die-cast Deltabox
Front suspension: Telescopic forks, 43 mm
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 130 mm
Caster angle: 24 degrees
Trial: 102 mm
Front brake: Dual discs, 310 mm
Rear brake: Single disc, 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17MC (58W)
Rear tyre: 190/50 ZR17MC (73W)

Dimensions
Overall length: 2,060 mm
Overall width: 720 mm
Overall height: 1,110 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Wheelbase: 1,415 mm
Min. ground clearance: 135 mm
Dry weight: 177 kg
Fuel tank capacity (reserve): 18 litres (3.4 litres)
Oil capacity: 3.83 litres

Fireblade versus R1

The Blade

'Ladies Love Cool James' is hip hop artist LL Cool J's full name although I'm pretty certain it wasn't his mother's choice! The Honda Fireblade that I test rode today could adopt a similar handle although the 'LL' would stand simply for 'Licence Loser'.


 
I sat on the bike at my local dealers as it growled away on tickover pretending to be a conscientious biker, taking an age to adjust the two mirrors and familiarise myself with the controls as a couple of blokes looked on. In reality however I was just waiting for them to bugger off before I left the car park as I didn't particularly want them to witness me wobble away on an unfamiliar motorcycle. Unfortunately I tired of the game way before the onlookers did - they were about to set up deck chairs and get a fire going as I pulled away in first gear the Blade smoothly drifting off underneath me not requiring a gear change into second until we were well out of the car park and trundling up the road.



The bike is about as smooth as one of the aforementioned rap artist's come to bed lines, it pulls effortlessly at any revs with a roll of the throttle and like Lilly Savage possesses no snatch whatsoever - I was instantly impressed as I negotiated thorough traffic onto one of my favourite twisty roads.



After leaving Gloucester I accelerated off a large roundabout onto the A419 to Ledbury and opened the Blade up for the first time. What I was expecting isn't what I got - I thought I'd experience a flighty front end, wheel skipping over the road under heavy acceleration. No chance, it was planted and remained (just about) on the deck which gave me more confidence to push the bike throught the hour that I rode it. 1st gear takes you up to 70ish (I wasn't really paying that much attention to the speedo) in the blink of an eye and it's true to say that the greenery either side of a rural 'A' road blurs as you twist the throttle and go up through the gears.



Around tight bends and even accelerating through them the steering damper does its job admirably and it's fair to say that if Alan Titchmarsh had built the bike it couldn't be any more planted. I gave it about ten or fifteen M50 motorway miles and hit speeds that I've never really felt totally comfortable with on my TT600 and there was easily more to come - brakes were fantastic and basically the bike didn't complain once throughout the whole of the ride except once during heavy braking into a right hander where the back wheel skipped about a bit. Experts would call this 'backing in', at the time I called it 'What the hell was that?!' and then I had another go at the next right hander!



As I rode the Blade back I reflected on possibly the most exhilerating ride I've had since I took up biking - the step up from 600cc to litre bike was something that I thought might not be the right move for me - now I know different. The Blade is possibly the best package I've come across since Linford Christie wore lycra shorts in the Barcelona Olympics.


The R1

A gallon in an R1 gets you approximately 100 yards in 1st gear - that was my conclusion as the bloody thing popped and gurgled its way from the Dealership to the petrol station before cutting out and allowing me to coast onto an empty forecourt. Minutes beforehand I was told by a salesman that I "might need to put some go-go juice in during the test ride 'cos there's only a gallon left in there."


 
This statement caused my mind to go into overdrive as I attempted to estimate the exact quantity of petrol required for my planned route so that I didn't end up subsidising the next bloke who took the bike out. After spending an eternity recalling facts and figures from my youth and drawing a pie chart in the gravel with the heel of my Alpinestars I gave up and used the emergency fiver that I always have in my leathers.



Once the tank was five quid heavier I turned the key and for the first time listened to the engine noise, a witch's broth bubble so evil that I expected to see acrid green smoke emanating from the underseat pipes. I pulled off the forecourt and once again made my way through the Saturday traffic out of Gloucester and onto the route I used for the Blade test ride.



My first thoughts as I filtered through stationary traffic was that the bars felt lower than the 'Blade's and that the seat was about as comfortable as a Werther's Original and twice as hard. The natural slant of the pad slid my body towards the angular tank which, in turn bisected my goolies - a Tory politician might find this quite erotic, as I have no political or sado-masochistic tendencies I found it bloody uncomfortable whilst travelling at slow speeds. In fact, if someone walked out on you during town/city riding and a sharp stop was required I'd bet a pound to a bag of chips that the bike would stop but your left nut might take out the pedestrian anyway as it got lacerated by the pointy tank and shot off down the road.



Once out on the open highway the R1 was a different beast altogether, it was smooth, effortless and easy to ride although I found it just a tiny bit twitchy under heavy acceleration. At 5000rpm the buzz through the seat was at first unerringly pleasant however after 10 seconds I felt my fillings beginning to dislodge and with that in mind I suggest Yamaha offer a hundred weight of replacement milk teeth with each purchase. The brakes were good however they needed to be used pretty aggressively. To assist a new owner in the pleasantaries of R1 braking I'd echo the thoughts of Lenny Henry just before he was about to sleep with Dawn French for the first time "Don't be shy, just grab a handful".



Through the twisty A roads the R1 felt assured and sure footed however on the Motorway the lack of a decent screen was a major problem - I felt like I had the head of a Pez dispenser as the wind hit my visor and attempted to take my Arai off and bounce it into the grass verges of the M50. Anything over 100mph made my head twitch like an epileptic in a Strobe Light Factory, it was poor and I'd expected more thought invested in this particular facet of the motorcycle. 



I rode back unfortunately, uninspired by a bike that I thought I might favour over the Blade. The Honda Fireblade is your wife - beautiful, easy to get on with and a great ride. The Yamaha R1 is akin to a girlfriend that leaves her dirty knickers on the floor - you're prepared to put up with it for so long just for the good times, but when push comes to shove you'll dump the bitch because of those annoying little traits.

Yamaha YZF R15 from the eye of motogeeeksatyam

Yamaha India is ready to make the Indian Biking scene more Hot with its new Bike getting ready for launch. Displayed at the Expo 2008 the bike looks more challenging. 150 cc and priced around Rs. 90,000 makes it more demanding in the market.



According to the Yamaha guys present there, this bike should soon make it into the Indian Market soon...

The Yamaha YZF-R15 sports a Full Fairing with Twin Headlamps, has a "Delta" Frame and a "Water Cooled" Engine, a Monoshock Rear suspension and a 6-Speed gearbox. I am not quite sure whether the YZF-R15 features Fuel Injection.





The specs that a Yamaha guy standing at the Yamaha Pavilion at the Auto Expo told the YZF-R15 was..

* Engine Capacity: 150 cc

* Maximum Power: 16 BHP

* Price: Rs. 90,000

The Yamaha YZF-R15 when launched is without doubt going to be the Best Looking Bike in India. The YZF-R15 is laden with all the features that any desi biker could ask for.

My only concern would be that this beauty deserves at least a 180 cc engine and should belt out at least 18 BHP to do justice to it's sports bike looks. 16 BHP would actually be a little dissappionting. and having a top speed of 145Km/hr awesome.

Lets wait for the Official Confirmation for the engine capacity and the BHP figures. But I salute Yamaha for not resorting to another half hearted attempt. This time the YZF-R15 definitely looks like a genuine and honest attempt..!!

Yamaha FZ 16 (Lord of the streets)

LORD OF THE STREETS

In this country’s motorcycle history a new chapter begins. A masterpiece is born. While inheriting the quality of the famous brand, the FZ16 was also born to revolutionize the era and carry out a mission. Its appearance more than any other, overflows with dynamism and originality. The running performance is brimming with thrust that overpowers all others. This quality solely belongs to YAMAHA’s advanced technologies. The FZ16 takes attention away from others on the road as it makes its personality felt. Lord of the Streets -FZ16- You will be drawn to this machine that in the next era will become the king of the streets.

"LORD MAKES NEW RULES"
The rider’s will is spread to the handle, the body and then the engine giving birth to unprecedented torque. This force is truly dynamic. Due to minute calculations and overcoming major challenges, an ultimate body balance has been produced. The agile running performance is extremely exciting. The superior performance brings riding feel, which when you ride provides you an emotional high. Thus this is unique not only for the rider but also a source of great fascination to the onlooker. With the FZ16 you have the sensation of ruling the streets to your heart’s content.

"LORD TAKES OVER"
Each and every part of FZ16 has been designed with a lot of detailed attention and careful thought. This ultimate degree of perfection means even the slightest feature has not been overlooked. Only YAMAHA ensures this kind of craftsmanship. The rider and the machine share a feeling of oneness, and from different angles the impression is different. This is particularly because the finest components have been used in its precise manufacturing. The FZ16 possesses both a rough and brutish expression as well as a certain subtlety. This high quality masterpiece will without doubt become a rage for the next generation.

Engine:

Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement: 153.0cm3
Bore & Stroke: 58.0 × 57.9mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum output: 14PS / 7500 rpm
Maximum torque: 14 N.m / 6000 rpm
Starting method: Electric starter
Lubrication type: Wet sump
Carburetor type: BS26
Clutch type: Constant mesh wet multiplate
Ignition type: CDI
Primary/secondary reduction ratio: 3.409 / 2.857
Transmission type: Return type 5-speed

Special:-

"Full LCD meter"

The meters on the FZ16 are installed in a Full Liquid Crystal Display. The speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, fuel gauge and other indicators are set in optimum position to keep the field of vision clear. Also, the engine starting signal is an example of the spirit of innovation.