Yamaha FZ 16 Test Drive and Review
Yamaha FZ 16 Test Drive and Review
Yamaha and Suzuki have entered late into the 150cc segment, while Bajaj,Hero Honda, Honda and TVS have already got well performing 150cc products. This particular comparison is inevitable to know if its worth buying the newbikes. Yamaha fz 16">Yamaha FZ16, has redefined the sportiness of the Indian bikes, by macho tank, wider tyres and naked faring, while Suzuki GS150R sticks to the same 150cc segment definitions with a digtal speedometer, LED tail lamp and all new 6 gears. We took out both the bikes for a road test and inferred a few feedbacks which might throw some more lights on your decision factor.
As per the evolution, the older the bike, the lesser will be its styling appeal. But, GS150R, even though newly launched has adapted the definitions of Pulsars, CBZ Xtreme and Hunks, allowing FZ to outshine in style. FZ's styling will turn heads anywhere you ride. Thanks to the large plastic shrouds over the actual fuel holder bulging on both sides, combined with the minimal side skins, make it an international bike to look at. GS150R on the other hand has the protective durable theme underlying all the styling with prominent handlebar weights all black instruments, handlebars, engine and key slot. Let's compare straight to straight. First, lets start with the front headlamp. The bikini faring outscores the shelled headlamp and pilot lamps of the GS150R, providing more illumination. The silvery winkers in GS150R outscore the small orange winkers of FZ16. Both the bikes have digital instruments; FZ16's racy instrument cluster provides an round digital rpm meter and the legibly large Speedo number display. While the centre of the tacho has odo and trip together in a box, the fuel gauge finds its place in the top right corner. High beam and turn indicators occupy left extremes while the neutral and oil indicators are at right. A Yamaha logo and the select button to reset, complete the instrument's design. GS150R's isn't a fully digital console, while the needle points out the taco range; the gear finds its place into the chrome bordered dial of the tachometer. To the right, you got the upper half with Speedo numbers while the lower half has a host of details; the trip meter, fuel indicator and odometer, the power and economy mode. Both bikes have orange as their underlying themes in the instruments. While, the more stylish Yamaha is irksome to gaze, Suzuki's plain and simple to read one outscores here. GS150R's handlebar is just a bigger replica of the Heat and the Zeus siblings, but the handle weight is impressively solid. Yamaha FZ16's new wider handlebar has a meaner handle weight, but it doesn't need it, actually. The wider the bar, the heavier it is. I wish, every new bike to come with a flat wider handle like the FZ16's as the shoulders and wrists strain a lot manoeuvring commuterish tall handlebars. So, in terms of handlebar design, Yamaha outscores the Suzuki.
There is no significant difference in the location of switches on the either arms of both the bike's handlebars, but I felt FZ16 has a better fit and finish. Tank, needless to say, for Yamaha fz 16 Test Drive">Yamaha FZ16's new fake shrouded bulky tank with the screws teething out swallowing 12 litres, cries "new, new and new" while the commuterish, just serving purpose GS150R's tank swallowing 15.5 litres, the largest in 150cc segment, has only the elongated graphics imbibing "S". The fuel lid of FZ is all silver spherical shapes, while the Suzuki has silvery round dial, with a black opener lid within it. The toe shifter and rear brake lever of FZ is sporty outlooks the freaky heel-toe shift lever and the brake lever of GS. Suzuki seems to have made no thought on the saddle height, making GS150R feel the tallest bike to ride in Indian 150cc segment. The seat also goes up for the pillion. Yamaha matches its sporty FZ with a rider cut seat demarcating from the flat pillion seat by a ash colour design, making FZ more rider's back friendly, allowing him to have adequate grip in between the thighs.
While the telescopic front forks have the rubber covering in GS, its naked in FZ. Swing-Arm type, Coil Spring, Oil damped rear shock absorbers gives more suspension to both rider and pillion, whereas the FZ's monocross focus more on the rider. The grey fully covered GS150R's chain set for less maintenance, compared to the half cut sporty chain set, which shall cry for more maintenance during monsoon seasons. The 5 spoke all black alloys of FZ is pretty straight against the slightly curved 5 spokes all black alloys of GS150R. The midship muffler is not just the shape; it has a great technology backing it. The 1.5m long exhaust pipe passes through the diffuser in a loop path before coming out to the short end can, which softens the engine beat and allows revving more. The tyres need a special mention. Yamaha FZ's 140mm (width or road contact)/60(thickness from rim to tread, i.e., 60%of 140, 84mm) Radial tyre, first time for India, gives a confident inspiring road grip, especially during cornering. Grab rail of FZ16, oops, there isn't a grab rail, but all new two handles that are on either side, just serving the purpose to grab it for putting straight stand, may be you can tie ropes on both sides to hold your baggage.
GS150R provides a lavish, commuterish grab rail, with a silver glossy finish. The rear cowls are completely defining their own way. While the funkier Yamaha has a smaller warning lamp and winkers sticking out, GS150R incorporates horizontal lined digital red lamps with inbuilt winkers, like in Fiero, but has clearer lens. Yamaha has wisely put its logo at the tail piece on a location where only a warning lamp sits on a normal bike. While GS will throw less mud water at the fellow behind on a rainy day, be careful when you ride or when you are behind a FZ, for it throws out back whatever comes under its tyres. Overall, FZ16 is for fun day and GS150R is for mundane tasks in terms of styling.
FZ16's 153cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve engine churns out a maximum output of 13.8hp@7500rpm (14PS pferdestrke, German horse power) and a max torque of 14Nm@6000 rpm allowing 5 speeds, whereas the GS150R's engine is a 149.5cc,air-cooled, SOHC,2-valve engine churning out a max power of 13.8hp@8500rpm and a maximum torque of 13.4Nm@6000rpm allowing 6 speeds. As per the power & torque figures, on a straight-line drag, FZ16 beats the GS150R, because the peak power of FZ16 comes in a lower 1000rpm than the GS150R.
All the Yamaha bikes had been known for the fun of riding them, in both city traffic and highways, FZ16 is no exception. The first impression when I hopped on into the bike is that, the riding position is a blend of both commuter and sport. The positioning between saddle and the handlebar is perfectly poised for a well-balanced ride feel, and a little leaning towards the front, shall surely push your riding limits on FZ16, especially the positioning of brake levers and gear shifter. Also, the confident inspiring broad handlebar's grip is a boon even when roads are bad and slippery. The GS150R's saddle makes me feel, is well suited for longer legs. The typical commuter's seating, like in Unicorn, doesn't make me crazy to have a fun ride in. I felt both FZ and GS had the same feel in shifting gears, but the fun part lies with FZ. Yamaha's lower rpm power, allows you to get the needed punch, while shifting gears, even on a moderate revving. For GS150R, you need to rev more and shift gears, at least at 7-8 * 1000 rpm range to wake up the engine. While FZ goes up to 110.9kmph figure, GS150R manages up to 108kmph. Blame the 149kg, and the tall stance, resisting more airflow. FZ16's tank cowl design allows faster cooling of engine, thanks to the advanced airflow analysis inside the wind tunnel, the tank shrouds facilitating with fins and a separate channel to cool the spark plug, literally means, you shall seldom feel engine heat from FZ.
Cornering is a welcome in FZ, it allows you to lean and scratch your knee pads. But, alas, at times no gear suits in a cornering. One reason is the quick ratios in lower gears, that takes a while for the rider to decide which one could be the best fit for negotiating a corner. The GS150R on the other hand, needs a little more experience to do fast cornering and the 6th gear is just a humbug. The impressive 267mm disc brake of Yamaha FZ, first time, larger for a 150cc segment gives an outstanding feedback while braking. Sharper and progressive feel is obtained, thanks to the beefy rear tyres. GS's regular 240mm disc at the front best suits for normal no hassle braking. The weight distribution in both the bikes, suits each of its theme. While FZ's midsize muffler throws in all the weight to the middle, so are the overall design, rider can trust his bike's CG and do more confident riding. GS150R's body weighs uniformly, defining a relaxed riding. FZ's pillion seat is ok, but he got to lean on the rider, for there is no back support, whereas on a GS150R, you got the grab rail bordering the pillion's back. While the monocross offers good suspension to the rider in FZ, it fails to comfort the pillion, whereas the gas shocks of GS treats and comforts both.
Except for the late entry into the 150cc segment, apparently, nothing is common in terms of flick ability, manageability, and fun-riding aspects. GS150R is conservative and returns 59.75kmpl while, the FZ returns 43.5kmpl. The oozing beauty of FZ pushes it to the best sporty bike among its rivals. And surprisingly, a competitive price of "Lord of the Streets", as it is how Yamaha as well as me love to call it, across all cities is a real value for money. GS150R "Drive me crazy" tag line has nothing to do with the bike's character. I would say, you got to be crazy to buy it.
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