As the current market status is quite obvious in the two wheeler motorcycle division, that the entry-level performance bike segment has only a handful of offerings in this space, owing to a wider range of audience who prefers to adapt budgeted, low-maintenance and fuel-efficient vehicle. Though, the young generation, who have an obsession of cruising bikes with more power and dynamic performance, is heading to alter the market stats by means of demanding quarter-litre and above capacity tourers in the Indian auto major.
The Japanese giant- Yamaha, well-known for its performance oriented bikes across the globe, has raised expectations a lot in the biking aficionados, after the launch of the YZF-R3. But since then, any piece of information regarding the development of any new motorcycle in the entry-level performance bike segment has not emerged. Now, a batch of spy images has slipped out online all the way from Delhi. A new motorcycle signifying recent Yamaha naked bikes in terms of styling has been caught while performing test rounds on Delhi highway.
If have a closer look at the spy images, it will let you know that the equipped engine assembly seems to borrow from the Brazil-bound Yamaha Fazer 250. The 249cc oil-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected motor as claimed is rated to churns out 20.7PS of power and around 20.4Nm of peak torque. The power output is meant to dispatch to the rear wheel via a mated 5-speed constant-mesh gearbox transmission. This upcoming FZ 250 is anticipated to comply the BS-IV emission norms which are going to be effected soon in India.
Moving to the aesthetics end, the prototype is embellished with the featuring consist of a flatter handlebar, split seat, centre-placed foot pegs and excellent knee recess for a dynamic yet comfortable riding position. Additionally, a LED headlamp inherited from the M-Slaz, chiseled fuel tank with boomerang shaped extension, a stubby exhaust along with silver finished cover on it and a rear LED tail lamp unit are also there to garnished the beauty of the bike.
As far as cycle parts considered, the mule is in association with the telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock for damping duties. Stopping responsibilities are under the care of disc brakes units at both wheels. However, the ABS pulse-plate and responding sensors are absent in the prototype and might be concluded in the full-fledged FZ 250 model, ready to hit the market.
As the surface rumors suggest, the quarter-litre bike is likely to make its way to the production line soon, as it is expected to launch by mid-2017. Once launched at the price nearer to INR 1.5 -2.0 lakh(ex-showroom), the forthcoming Yamaha FZ 250 will strike his head with the other products in the segment like the Honda CBR250R, KTM Duke 200 and the ready to launch by 15 December 2016, the Bajaj Dominar 400.
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