India Yamaha Motor has launched its quarter-litre
tourer, the Yamaha Fazer 25 in India. The bike costs INR 1,28,335, ex-showroom,
Mumbai.
The Fazer 25 is based on the naked street
motorcycle, the Yamaha FZ25. It shares the same 249 cc single cylinder SOHC
‘Bluecore’ engine that belts out 20.9 PS of power at 8,000 rpm and 20 Nm of
torque at 6,000 rpm. The Bluecore technology increases combustion and cooling
efficiency, and reduces power loss. Yamaha has tuned the engine for smooth power
curve and initial torque to suit the Indian traffic conditions.
The bike features LED headlamp and a digital
instrument cluster with real time mileage meter. It also gets LED position
light, and an aerodynamic cowl with wind protector. The fuel tank can hold 14
litres of juice, and the claimed range is up to 600 km.
The front end uses 41 mm telescopic forks while the
rear gets a light weight link-less monocross suspension. The split seats are
covered with slip-resistant material for optimal comfort. The bike features
disc brakes on both ends and a dual horn. ABS is absent.
Yamaha is targeting riders in their 20’s and
early 30’s, with the theme ‘Great stories begin on weekends’. The Yamaha Fazer
25 will hit the Indian roads by September 2017.