Part 215 - New Yamaha Fz150i vs Old Yamaha Fz150i... (",)

Introduction

Malaysia’s first 150cc fuel injection street model was launched
on the 16 January 2008.


The Yamaha FZ150i is a small capacity sport bikes made by Yamaha Motor. This year, Yamaha Motor Malaysia has just launched an FZ150i updated version , the first underbone bike in Malaysia that features fuel injection delivery method. After a successful 2 years in market, The new Yamaha FZ150i version can be seen in new sporty headlamp design replacing the old model classic naked headlamp. in addition with new color and new decals design make FZ150i look more sporty yet fierce bike. This is fuel injection affordable motorcycle and it goes saving fuel consumption . the 2010 FZ150i price is sell from RM7988

This bike is actually has long been available in Indonesia and known as Yamaha Vixion. The first model of FZ150i was launched in Malaysia on January 2008 at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands as the first completely knocked down or CKD bike to be fuel-injected in Malaysian motorcycle market. .

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2010 YAMAHA FZ150i SPORTY EDITION

Yamaha has introduced their new FZ150i with fuel injection, new sporty headlamp and new decal design in blue,black and red new color.

Yamaha 2010 fz150i new features:
- 150cc
- 4-valve
- Liquid-cooled
- All-new headlamp design
- Tubeless tires

Old Yamaha Fz150i

New Yamaha Fz150i

Yamaha 2010 fz150i Technical Specification:

Class: Naked sport bike
Engine: 149.8 cc, liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC, single cylinder
Power: 11.10 kW @8500 rpm
Torque :13.10 Nm @7500 rpm
Overall length x width x height :2,000 x 705 x 1,035 mm
Seat Height: 760 mm
Wheel base: 1,282 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 167 mm
Dry weight/ Curb weight: 114 kg
Fuel oil capacity: 12.0 litres
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: constant mesh 5-speed w/multi-plate clutch
Cooling System : Liquid
Brake front / rear: Single disc brake / Drum Brake
Wheelbase: 1282 mm
suspension fork/rear: telescopic/monocross
Tyre front/rear: 2.75-17 41P / 90/90-17m/c 40


Handling

One of the best bike to handle corner. But beware the double and side stand will hit the road if you lean to low.

At certain lean angle (estimated more than 50%) the engine will auto turn off. This is one of the preventive measure to prevent any damage to the engine.

The seat and front and rear suspension is comfortable enough for long distance.

The handle bar is uncomfortable, will cause pain around the palm.



Performance

Top Speed :140-150kmph (need to play with RPM, achievable but hard)

Cruising Speed : 110kmph (for fuel efficiency)

Fuel Consumption: 35km/1 liter (110-120kmph crusing speed)

0-100 kmph : 30 seconds

Note: You need to play with the rpm to find the hidden power of FZ.