Yamaha India has launched the 2017 Yamaha Fazer 25 at a price
of 1.28 lakh rupees. Based on the naked sports Yamaha FZ25 launched
earlier this year, the full-fairing Fazer 25 shares the same engine, chassis
and components as the FZ25.
Carrying the 249 cc, air-cooled, four-stroke,
two-valve, single-cylinder power taken from the FZ25, the Fazer 25 is claimed
to pump out 20 hp at 8,000 rpm and 20 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. Power gets to
the ground via a five-speed gearbox, and the thumper is fed by EFI, with an
oil-cooler fitted to increase durability.
Suspension on the Fazer 25 is with conventional 41
mm diameter telescopic forks up front, while a single shock absorber does
duties in the rear. According to reports, the Fazer 25’s suspension remains
unchanged from the FZ25, despite the addition of a full-fairing.
Weight for the Fazer 25 is 154 kg, while the naked
FZ25 clocks in at 148 kg. Fuel is carried in a 14-litre tank, and seat height
is set at 785 mm, with two colour choices – Soulful Cyan and Rhythmic Red.
Of note on the Fazer 25, which is targetted at the
budget commuter and touring market, is full LED lighting, front and rear, while
turn signals use traditional bulbs. Braking is done with a single disc, front
and rear, and omitted from the 2017 Yamaha Fazer 250 is ABS, which is reported
to be mandatory in India for motorcycles only in 2019.
