Photography: Kunal Khadse 28 Oct 2008 Views:
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Guzzle, Puzzle?
This is what determines the sales
in our country for majority of the bikes in the 150cc segment. Looks
come second. Followed by comfort and stability and last comes performance.
In this order the FZ16 already takes full marks in the looks department.
Another aspect where the FZ16 really scores is fuel efficiency.
The FZ successfully strikes the perfect balance between performance
and economy. Even with liberal use of the throttle, the FZ16 surprised
us with an over all efficiency of 60.32kmpl. In the city she ran
58.33km on one litre of petrol while on the highway she did 66.32km
on same quantum of fuel.
Now that makes the FZ16 a good buy even
at a slightly higher price-point than its competition, for you get
the best looking motorcycle with adequate performance and outstanding
economy at Rs. 73,480 OTR Pune. Yes, it does sound a little expensive
for its segment, but if you factor in the complete package and superb
built quality on the FZ, it is a good bargain. Leave alone the compliments
and all the attention that you will draw while riding it. We are
glad that Yamaha has delivered yet another product that has further
raised the stakes in this class. Welcome back Yamaha!
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