The BS-VI compliant
Yamaha Fascino has been spotted for the first time. Spy photographs of the two
camouflaged test mules were snapped somewhere in Tamil Nadu. It is safe to
assume that the BS-VI iteration of the Fascino will arrive with fuel injection
technology to comply with the new emission norms. The performance figures may
not be drastically different from the current model, although the fuel
injection system should offer some improvement in the economy. The current
Yamaha Fascino, for reference, draws 7.2 PS at 7,500 rpm and 8.1 Nm of peak
torque at 5,000 rpm from its 113 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor.
The styling cues
are also likely to receive a few tweaks to distinguish the scooter from the
outgoing model. The spy photographs reveal that the upcoming scooter will
feature the retro-inspired curvy shape to the body panels that are also seen on
the BS-IV model. The body panel at the back, however, seems to be the larger
than the outgoing version. The saddle and the pillion grab rail, too, seem to
have received a few tweaks. The hump between the rider and the pillion seat
seems to have been removed on the 2020 model. The grab rail at the back is a
relatively simpler unit than the one seen on the current model.
The front fascia
isn’t visible in the spy photographs, although we would not be surprised to see
an LED headlight on the BS-VI compliant scooter. Yamaha may also add an
external fuel filler cap at the back for better convenience. The scooter
already comes with one of the largest under-seat storage capacity (21-litres),
and we do not expect that to change much. The spy photographs reveal new alloy
wheels for the scooter. The current scooter, in contrast, uses steel wheels. We
expect to see the 12-inch front/10-inch rear combination on the upcoming model.
The anchoring setup comprises drum brakes, while the safety net features CBS
tech. Yamaha may offer an optional front disc brake on the upcoming version of
the Fascino.
Suspension setup
does not seem to be much different from the current Yamaha Fascino. Thus, the
shock absorption duties will be performed by telescopic front fork and a single
shock absorber at the back. Yamaha has confirmed that its BS-VI compliant
motorcycle range will start to roll out from November this year, and the
updated scooters will arrive in January 2020. Expect the updated models to
carry a 10% to 15% increase in prices over the BS-IV range.
