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Yamaha SZ-R : Roadtest
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After delivering some hard blows to the competition with the YZF-R15 and the FZ16 in the premium segment, Yamaha India has ventured into the upcoming power-commuter market with its latest offering, the SZ-R. Varad More takes it for a spin to see how much sense and stimulation there really is.
Today's Indian two-wheeler bazaar has evolved significantly over the past decade and the change is catching up even more pace as aspirations rise and the market gets newer motorcycles. In such a competitive and dynamic market, equipment level plays a key role in drawing attention from the well-informed and may we say spoilt for choice, Indian buyer, who is chiefly looking for a feature-rich product at an affordable price-point. So while the Yamaha SZ-X was adjudged as the 2010 ET-ZigWheels Bike of the Year, we still continued our rantings to Yamaha about the SZ-X calling for a disc brake, at least as an optional fitment. And here it is - the top-of-the-line SZ-R variant in the SZ-series comes with a potent disc brake at the front, a tachometer and new aesthetically crafted tank shrouds in two-tone paint. Certainly then the SZ-R is much more appealing than the subdued and less expensive SZ-X but then it also has the equipment to match that extra premium it demands. Available in jazzy colours, the SZ-R packs in a lot more than what meets the eye.
Design language on the SZ-R is quite in line with the taste of the buyer with its sporty and streetfighter-like demeanor but without going overboard and scaring away the non-experimental consumers. The SZ-R is upmarket and bold in its appeal with its pronounced design lines with a well done mishmash of curves and edges. The new well-defined tank shrouds flaunting the SZ-R moniker are loud in their form but Yamaha has kept it subtle by painting them in a rather mild silver shade than a jazzy paint scheme. The large centre panels in silver, smoothly connect the tank to the short and stubby rear panels of the SZ-R that hold the split tail-light in place. Overall proportions and dimensions of the SZ-R are very well-executed giving it a placid feel of a commuter motorcycle yet the solid bearing of a punchy 150cc machine. Apart from some minor design changes, the SZ-R and the SZ-X share the same body panels and underpinnings.
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arun kumar
i have this bike yamaha szr,gud looker and hav a huge performance like fz. i took this bike to maximum,about 120kmph but have no problems in control. i guaranty that this engine can beat bajaj p150, yamaha fz,fazer. if properly tuned, it becomes a hell ride.
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vishnu
got it on dussehra . was looking for unicorn but wasnt available. frankly turned out to be better decision. mileage city road mix 55kmpl. head turner what else do u want and clear 10000 rs less than unicorn
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Redde
Hi all,I have a close-friend of mine has a Yamaha SZ-R Which he purchased about exactly a year back and wanted to sell. He wanted to sell it for Rs. 45,000. But, i really donâ??t know the market price and how much i can pay for it and own it.Please do advice me as to how much i can pay for it. As far as i know itâ??s well-maintained but, he has not renewed the insurance and also i need to transfer it from Andhra Pradesh to Karnataka and re-register. Also let me know the re-registration fee/transfer fee if possible. Eagerly waiting for a proper answer.Redde,Bangalore
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Rahul
not more than 35 thousand manI got one at same price 35 is best deal
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balasaravanan
bro yamaha is famous for handling and no death for yamaha engines.i"m using sz-r i"m getting mileage of 50-55 in case of i upgraded to a michelin tyres.finally yes!yamaha!
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NARESH
I PURCHASED yAMAHA SZR BIKE ON 05.08.2012
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