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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Yamaha FZ16 Bikes



Yamaha FZ-16
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ManufacturerIndia Yamaha Motor
Parent companyYamaha Motor Company
Production2008–
ClassStandard
Engine153 cc (9.3 cu in), air-cooled4-strokeSOHC, 2-valve single
Bore / Stroke58.0 × 57.9 mm (2.28 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio9.5:1
Ignition typeCDI
Transmission5-speed manual constant mesh
Frame typeDiamond
SuspensionFront: Telescopic
Rear: monocross[clarification needed]
BrakesFront: Hydraulic single disc
Rear: drum
TiresFront: 100/80-17
Rear: 140/60-R17
Wheelbase1,355 mm (53.3 in)
DimensionsL 1,975 mm (77.8 in)
W 770 mm (30 in)
H 1,045 mm (41.1 in)
Seat height790 mm (31 in)
Fuel capacity12 l (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)
Oil capacity1.2 l (0.26 imp gal; 0.32 US gal)

The Yamaha FZ-16 is a motorcycle manufactured by India Yamaha Motor. Inspired by the naked bike concept, the FZ-16 is modeled after its more popular counterpart the FZ1 with scaled down engine more suited to the Indian roads.[clarification needed] It is marketed in India under the slogan "Lord of the Streets". The FZ-16 uses 140/60 size rear radial tubeless tyre. It won Bike of the Year Award from UTVi/Autocar, Zigwheels, and Business Standard Motoring, and the Viewers Choice award at UTVi & Autocar India Awards 2009.[citation needed]
Yamaha Motors India has also launched the FZ-S another variant of the FZ-16, with a front visor.

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