While it was previously being speculated that Yamaha is planning to launch an ADV motorcycle this year, spy shots went on to confirm that the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer is actually working on a new rugged version of the FZ FI V3, known as the FZ-X.
A ‘Type Approval Certificate’ was leaked earlier this month, revealing the technical details of the upcoming motorcycle. Now, the production-spec version of the FZ-X has been spied on test near Atal Tunnel. Three undisguised prototypes of the motorcycle have been spied together, each wearing a different paint scheme.
The colours include Blue, Orange and Black. The motorcycles have been spotted while being shot for an upcoming TVC for the Yamaha FZ-X. The motorcycle looks slightly bigger in size as compared to its naked sibling. That said, it was revealed that the FZ-X will measure 2,020 mm in length, 785 mm in width, stand 1,115 mm tall and have a wheelbase that is 1,330 mm long.
The motorcycle features an overall retro theme, and gets a circular headlamp with aluminium brackets on both sides, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a unique looking radiator guard, a single-seat, centre-set footpegs, a telescopic front suspension with rubber gaiters and a mono-shock at the back. The prototypes were also seen equipped with black alloy wheels.
As per the previously leaked document, the FZ-X will draw power from a 149 cc engine that puts out 12.2 hp of maximum power at 7,250 rpm. This seems to be the same powertrain that performs duties on the FZ-FI, which means that it will also have an identical 13.3 Nm of peak torque being delivered at 5,500 rpm. The transmission duties will likely be taken care of by a 5-speed gearbox as well.
The braking duties on the FZ-FI are handled by a 282 mm disc brake up front, coupled with a 220 mm disc brake at the rear. A single-channel ABS is offered as standard with the naked motorcycle. The upcoming FZ-X is expected to carry over this setup as well. We expect the FZ-X to cost slightly more than the FZ-FI.
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