Yamaha FZ-RAVE Launched At Rs. 1.17 Lakh

Yamaha has expanded its highly popular FZ range of 150 cc naked motorcycles with the launch of the new Yamaha FZ-RAVE, priced at Rs. 1,17,218 (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The FZ-RAVE shares the same underpinnings as the other FZ and FZ-S models in Yamaha’s 150 cc FZ series on sale in India but gets minor cosmetic changes. The FZ-RAVE features a new full-LED projector headlamp with integrated position light. The FZ-RAVE is available with red alloy wheels and is offered in a choice of two colour options – Metallic Black and Matte Titan.

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It's powered by the same 149 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, two-valve engine which makes 12.2 bhp at 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm with the same 5-speed gearbox. Other key dimensions like the 13-litre fuel tank, 136 kg kerb weight, 790 mm seat height, 165 mm ground clearance also remain the same. The rest of the hardware, including the diamond frame, telescopic front fork, front and rear disc brakes with single-channel ABS all remain the same as the other 149 cc FZ models.

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Over 27.5 lakh (2.75 million) FZ-S motorcycles are already on Indian roads, and Yamaha will look to infuse fresh appeal into the model range with the FZ-RAVE. First launched in 2006, the Yamaha FZ series still commands considerable clout in the premium commuter motorcycle segment, having established itself as a model with linear acceleration, responsive performance, sorted dynamics and good fuel efficiency. Even though many rivals boast of more performance, the Yamaha FZ still has a loyal fan following.

With a price tag of Rs. 1.17 lakh (Ex-showroom), Yamaha will hope to position the FZ-RAVE as a fresh new variant in the FZ series, taking on competition like the Bajaj Pulsar 150 (twin disc) priced at Rs. 1.12 lakh (Ex-showroom) as well as the TVS Apache RTR 160, priced at Rs. 1.15 lakh (Ex-showroom).