Bike tested: Yamaha FZ16
Price OTR Mumbai: 75,000/-
MotorBeam rating: 
The Yamaha FZ16 has been a highly awaited bike and is a very important bike for Yamaha. We thought reviewing the FZ16 is as important as reviewing a new Maruti car, so we did not delay in getting our hands on the Yamaha FZ16.
To start off this bike has striking presence. The looks of this bike will be a major reason for its success. We all know that the Pulsar 150 isint as great a bike as its sales figure suggests, its engine is not as refined either compared to the Unicorn but it does sell and how! One of the main reasons for the Pulsar 150 to sell so well is, it looks the part and the FZ16 makes the Pulsar look like a bike from last generation. After looking at the FZ16, i can confidently say that the bike is Definitely Male.
Just like the Yamaha R15, the FZ16 has been wind tunnel tested for better aerodynamics. The engine is air cooled and uses a carburetor. A FI version would have made this bike really more desirable but then Yamaha had to price it sanely too. However the bike does ride pretty well.
There is good amount of low end grunt, something which is missing in the R15. Though power of 14PS doesn’t speak much, its the torque which is worth talking about. 13.6NM @ 6000 RPM means this bike pulls very well from any RPM. There is very good throttle response and the bike will nudge 120kmph which is the norm in the 150cc segment. Yamaha claim an unrealistic mileage of 50kmpl. Expect 40kmpl under normal riding conditions.
The fat front forks, mono cross suspension and the fat tires ensures that the FZ16 rides very well. You hardly feel a bump and is thus suited for our roads, which are well poorly made. Although the bike looks all muscles, it handles pretty well. Change of direction is quick and the wide handle bars makes the riding position almost spot on. Braking is good and gear shifts are smooth but not as good as the R15, which is in another league.
We really didn’t like the instrumentation on the FZ16. The tacho needle is small and makes it difficult to read. Otherwise too the instrument cluster is a wee bit small for our liking and for a bike which looks so big and butch, i really don’t know why Yamaha compromised on better instrumentation. The bike also has no kick start (ala Pulsar 220), similar fuel tank capacity as the R15 (12 liters) and weighs just 127 kgs (dry)
To sum up the FZ16 is a fantastic machine, it is worth the money and is certainly our pick in the 150cc segment. However Yamaha could have made it better, all those fat tires and forks need a bigger engine, perhaps a FZ20 should be launched by Yamaha to quench the performance hunger in us.
Whats Kool 
- Looks amazing
- Rides very well
- Engine has good grunt
- Attention to detail
- Fat tires
- Good pricing
Whats UnKool 
- Unimpressive instrument cluster
- Pillion seat too small for humans
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FZ16 Specifications:
- Engine: 153CC air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves
- Power: 14PS @ 7500rpm
- Torque: 13.6Nm @ 6000rpm
- Transmission: 1 down 4 up
- Top Speed: 120kmph
- Fuel Consumption: 35-40 kmpl (City), 40-45 kmpl (highway)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres
- Fuel Type: Petrol Unleaded
- Fuel System: 26mm CV Carb
- Tires: 100/80/R17 (F), 140/60/R17 (R)
- Brakes: 267mm single cross-drilled ventilated rotor with 2-pot calipers / 130mm drum
FZ16 Dimensions:
- Overall length x width x height: 1975mm X 770mm X 1045mm
- Seat height: 790mm
- Wheelbase: 1,335mm
- Minimum ground clearance: 160mm
- Dry weight / Curb weight: 127 kgs / 137 kgs
Official Website – Yamaha FZ16
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August 8th, 2009 at 11:52 am
hi fas,
can i install Fazer kit on FZ, what will be the cost.
August 8th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Yes Gopu, you can install Fazer kit in FZ16. Cost will be quite high as the fairing doesn’t come cheap. Ask your Yamaha dealer for more information.
August 9th, 2009 at 10:40 am
hi fas
Iam planning to install K&N filter on my FZ.
what will be the cost for it?
what about the mileage and power?[after Fitting K&N]
August 9th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Gopu, you can go for KnN filter. It will give you better peformance and slightly better mileage. I think it costs around Rs. 2000/- for the FZ16.
August 12th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
hi fas ,thanks for your replay
one question,
does yamaha company void bike’s warranty if we attached this k & n air filter in FZ ??
August 12th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Gopu, yes Yamaha might void your warranty. Its best to remove the filter before giving the bike for service.
September 6th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I have a fz16 can anyone tell me.. If i can install the front of r15 in it so that it may look stunning?? And how much will it cost??
September 6th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
HDI, you can install the front of the Fazer, it will cost around Rs. 5000/-
September 8th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
hi fas,
Is there any FZ16 or FAZER upgrade from yamaha?
September 9th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Gopu, no upgrades to existing bikes, only new bikes coming from Yamaha. R15 might get an upgrade though.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
fas, i dont mean upgrade to existing FZ16 or Fazer,
i mean any new bike in FZ series.
September 9th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Gopu, only the new Fazer 250 but that is postponed too.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
so fas, you mean there is no bikes from yamaha this year?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Gopu, Yamaha will launch bikes in the superbikes segment.
September 12th, 2009 at 10:19 am
oh fas,
i mean indian bikes.not superbikes.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Gopu, nothing confirmed as yet. Maybe Yamaha might launch the Fazer 250 by the end of the year.
September 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am
new special edition FZ 16?????????? totaly useless……………..
why yamaha brining these useless cosmetics changes to the existing FZ16 insted of brining more powerful FZ with atleast 200cc ….??????
September 16th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
gopu yamaha is launging a new fz in next month with 200cc with liquid cooled & price is around 75000 ex-showroom delhi.the bike is look like fz16 but the improve their muscular look.the increase the front tire into 110 & the back is same
September 16th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
can we use the front headlight cover(total front part) of the new fazer in fzs…..
September 16th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
hi ECU,
yamaha is launching new fz wih 200cc……..thats a great news for fz fans .
from where did you get that news my friend ?
September 16th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
my brois the marketer of the yamaha.thus i got the news.sometimes they ll introduce arear disk also.dat is not sure
September 16th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
ECU what about the looks is there any changes,
September 16th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
they add a muacular look.he said that nw it look like bking
September 16th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
ECU what about the power?
September 16th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
i don knw actual power of it.but they increase the torque into 19nm & 20 bhp
September 16th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
ecu,thats nice, 20 bhp and 19 nm torque and that is same as pulsar 220dtsi…….thanks ecu for your valuable replay….& dont forget to give updates on the same…
September 16th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
fas,
what about the 200cc fz??? ECU informed something about that..
September 16th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Gopu, there is nothing confirmed yet. However when something confirm surfaces, I will surely update it
September 16th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Jhakkass, yes you can use front headlight cover of the new Fazer in FZ-S but it will require quite alot of modifications.
September 17th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
hi ECU,
is there any updates on FZ 200???????????????????
October 8th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
hi guys. m really looking forward to buy this bike. i have just one doubt. since there are new racing kits available by yamaha. just wanna know whehter engine upgrade is compatible with this bike or is it just for r15?
plz reply.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Naqsh, engine upgrades are only available for the R15.
January 6th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Hi, i have heard that tyres may be problem if they get punctured. You have to replace the tyre. Please tell me its pros and crons. I am planning to buy this bike in 150cc segment or Pulsar 135 in 135cc segment.
January 31st, 2010 at 12:13 am
plz gopu tell…… where can i buy fz16 Racing kit in india plzzzzzzz
February 26th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I installed the K&N filter in my FZ. After installation I washed my bike and when i tired to start it, the bike was dead. It was not starting. Later on I opened the seat cover to see any problem with the new air filter. It was sad to see that water entered through the opening of seat cover and drained the filter. since my filter was installed below the seat cover inside a open black box it was flooded with water. Finally I used a piece of cloth and wiped out the whole water and my bike became alive. Is there any solution for this or any problem with the air filter when it gets wet.
February 26th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
K. Rajdas, you can design a custom box with cold air intake to resolve this issue.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
hi all i m perchase a r15 bike so how much in delhi ……
March 17th, 2010 at 2:21 am
1.05 lakhs.