Yamaha FZ25

FZ25 is designed on the lines of the 150cc FZ-FI/FZS-FI but looks more modern and has larger dimensions with a seat height of 795 mm and kerb weight of 148 kg. It gets a compact LED headlamp and a fully digital and informative instrument panel. The fuel tank has a muscular design with extensions and has a capacity of 14 litres. The seats are split. The build quality and the fit-n-finish of parts is quite on point

FZ25 is a streetfighter, providing a good combo of aggressive and comfortable riding position. The rider sits upright and gets a flat and wide handlebar while the feet rest on slightly rear-set foot-pegs. This results in a commanding riding stance which remains comfortable for day-to-day riding. Also, the suspension is well-tuned for a comfortable ride experience.

FZ25 has a new 250cc air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine with 2 valves. It is equipped with Yamaha’s Blue Core technology and has been a proven engine in the Japanese market for quite some time. Here, it produces 20.9 PS of power at 8,000 rpm and 20 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The torque is well-spread throughout the rev-range but offers better acceleration in lower revs.

FZ-25 comes with 5-speed manual transmission which offers slick gear shifts. The clutch operation is light.

FZ-25 comes equipped with single disc brakes at both ends. The front disc is 282 mm and the rear is 220 mm. For suspension, it gets 41 mm front telescopic forks and a rear monoshock. There’s no ABS on offer, but the braking performance is quite satisfactory.

The engine of FZ25 has proven to be quite frugal over the time (in its native market), and now with the Blue Core technology, it promises class-leading fuel efficiency figures. This, combined with the 14-litre fuel tank, delivers well in terms of fuel economy.