Yamaha FZ 25

On paper, the FZ25 seems underwhelming. Has Yamaha lost the plot or is the FZ25 a masterstroke?

Words by Benjamin Gracias Photography by Eshan Shetty Yamaha made its name in the Indian bike market as a performance brand. The YZF-R15 was a testament to what Yamaha was about: performance and the joy of riding. Somewhere down the line, the focus shifted towards scooters as that's where the profits lie. However, Yamaha could not ignore the burgeoning entry-level sports bike segment that, in India, ranges from 200cc to 400cc. The YZF-R3 was brought in but did not make much of an impact, not owing to its capabilities, but to its high asking price and the presence of formidable players like Kawasaki, Honda and more notably KTM. Yamaha not only needed something in the sub-250 space but needed something more affordable. Something out of the box. On paper, the FZ-25 seems underwhelming but is it more under the skin? Is the Yamaha DNA enough to redeem it in the eyes of Yamaha loyalists and enthusiasts alike? We had the FZ25 for a while to find out the answers. Design and features- The FZ16 has been one of Yamaha's most successful models in India mainly because it struck a chord with the young enthusiast. The mass-forward design and chunky rear wheel exudes the...read more »

The Japanese manufacturer has reported an 8 per cent growth in domestic sales of their two wheelers in April 2017 compared to April 2016 which also includes sales in Nepal

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has registered an 8 per cent growth in their domestic sales figures for the month of April 2017 over the same month last year. The bikemaker has sold 68,827 units in April 2017 compared to 63,927 units sold in April 2016. The sales number also includes vehicles sold by Yamaha in Nepal. The company claims that they have focused on innovative efforts, customer-centric activities and an exciting product lineup which have helped them to achieve better sales figures. Yamaha has recently launched the FZ25 which is currently the cheapest 250cc motorcycle in the country. Though the motorcycle has been recently rolled out, it surely seems to have worked well in terms of sales in the quarter-litre segment. The FZ series had always been a forte for Yamaha in India in terms of sales and the FZ25 is no exception. It is powered by a 249cc engine which develops 20.9PS @ 8000rpm and a peak torque of 20Nm @ 6000rpm. Yamaha has opted to keep the engine air cooled to keep costs in check. The company claims that the introduction of more products targeting tier-II and tier-III cities, where it has a larger group of customers, has resulted in the... read more »

The Yamaha FZ25 is the most affordable 250cc bike available in India but how does it fare against the competition?

The FZ25 is a very important motorcycle for Yamaha India, and here we have the top 5 facts about this new quarter-litre naked