Yamaha FZ25 Review

Yamaha FZ25

Yamaha is taking an alternate course; the organization means to give its profitable FZ16 clients something to move up to when they start to hunger for more power. Subsequent to having ridden the bike for two or three hours, one thing develops quite obvious – the FZ25 offers the same receptive, premium flavor that clients of the littler bicycle so cherish.

Color Options

The FZ25 will come in three different colors. They are as follows:

1) Ballistic Blue
2) Knight Black
3) Warrior White

Dimensions

The dimensions, weight and capacities of Yamaha FZ25 are 2015mm lengths, 770mm width, 1075mm height, 160mm ground clearance, 795mm seat height, 1360mm wheelbase, 148 kg kerb weight and 14 liters of fuel capacity.

Design and Style

Seen head-on, the FZ25 is a significant special looker with its MT-motivated, low and mean-looking headlamp. The headlamp unit itself comprises a halogen position light and three LEDs – two 13W units for the low beam and one 9W diode for high beam. High beam sees all three on for a combined wattage of 35W. Another point of interest is in the large tank extensions that feature real air vents, a nice touch. The tank is large and chunky with big grooves that house two Yamaha logos on either side. Splitting the two painted tank panels is a matte black section that is already showing some scuffs on our test bikes. A tank protection pad will do well here and Yamaha offers these as an accessory.

The side profile looks more familiar with a split-seat design and split grab rails at the rear that are easy to hold onto. The LED tail lamp is also quite reminiscent of the TVS Apache RTR, familiar, but it gels well on the FZ. Finally, there’s a neatly integrated saree guard and a smart-looking plastic splatter guard that bolts onto both sides of the swing arm. Information is relayed to the rider via a fully digital LCD screen that offers two trips and fuel-efficiency data in addition to the standard speedo, rev counter, clock and idiot lights. I did miss having a gear position indicator and a side stand down warning or cut-off, both useful features in a bike that intends to be a premium city-focused bike.

Switchgear is simple but quality leaves no complaints. Kill Switch will be on the right and traditional indicator buttons will be on the left. The pass light switch is integrated into the high/low beam switch on the left and the headlamp is an always-on affair. Build quality seems up to par, but Yamaha revealed that the plastic panels are now thinner but with adequate strength, all in the name of keeping weight down.

Engine Specification

The 249cc mill in the Yamaha FZ25 is a relaxed performer. The two-valve engine is air-cooled but benefits from an oil cooler. Fuel injection is standard while the Blue Core tag brings in a forged aluminium piston, nickel phosphorus-plated cylinder wall and thin, low-friction piston rings, all in the name of reducing frictional losses and boosting combustion efficiency. Power stands at 20.9PS at 8,000rpm and peak torque of 20Nm arrives at a fairly low 6,000rpm. These figures aren’t sensational for a 250 but they represent a serious jump-up from the 13.1PS/12.8Nm FZ16. As the rpm figures indicate, a strong, tractable bottom and mid-range take precedence over flat-out performance. The engine settles into a smooth idle with a similar but slightly deeper note than the FZ16. Clutch action is light and the 5-speed gearbox engages with decent precision. Like the FZ16, power comes in a very smooth and linear manner with no sudden steps in the power band.

Braking and Handling

The motorcycle gets a new double-down tube frame. Kerb weight is a very manageable 148kg, and the bike feels light and easy on its feet. The riding position is familiar, with the feet folded up slightly and a mild forward lean to the bar – comfortable yet keeps the rider sufficiently connected to the bike. Tall riders will find enough space and the seat height of 795mm should be accessible for the vertically challenged. Similarly, 160mm of ground clearance should ensure no speed breaker scraping issues. Suspension comprises a pair of conventional 41mm forks up front and a monoshock at the back. The FZ25 ships with 100/80 and 140/70 section, 17-inch MRF Zappers. These bias-ply tyres offer good grip for the application. The new tyres will also be cheaper to replace. Ride quality is similar – taut, yet not uncomfortable, and it strikes a good balance between everyday comfort and enthusiastic riding in the hills. The FZ25 offers a composed, confident feel on winding roads and is quick to change direction. Only when you start to push really hard will the suspension start to feel soft, a gentle reminder that this is not what the FZ25 is about.

Verdict

The FZ25 is a profoundly thoroughly considered stride forward for Yamaha. Throughout the years, the organization has found that the FZ16 is a major dealer, frequently moving 15,000-odd units a month which is essentially higher than its opponents. In any case, clients had no real option except to proceed onward to different brands when they unavoidably became exhausted with the execution on offer. With the FZ25, you can advise that care was taken not to adjust the vibe and kind of the littler FZ that interests so exceedingly to purchasers.