Yamaha FZ150i

Yamaha FZ150i

Yamaha V-Ixion (Indonesia)
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company
Parent company Yamaha Corporation
Production 2008–present
Predecessor Yamaha RX-Z
Class Standard
Related Yamaha YZF-R15
Yamaha M-Slaz

The Yamaha FZ150i is a lightweight 150 cc motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company exclusively for Asian and Indian markets. It was launched in Malaysia in January 2008 at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands as the first completely knocked down (CKD) bike to be fuel-injected in Asian motorcycle market.[1] In Indonesia it is known as the Yamaha V-Ixion.

2008-2013
Also called Yamaha V-Ixion (Indonesia)
Production 2008-2013
Engine 149.8 cc (9.14 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh, multi-plate clutch
Frame type Steel twin-spar (Deltabox)
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm with monoshock
Brakes Front: Single hydraulic disc with dual piston
Rear: Drum
Tires Front: 2.75-17
Rear: 90/90-17
Wheelbase 1,282 mm (50.5 in)
Dimensions L: 2,000 mm (79 in)
W: 705 mm (27.8 in)
H: 1,035 mm (40.7 in)
Seat height 760 mm (30 in)
Fuel capacity 12 l (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)

Marketing

In Malaysia, the FZ150i is locally assembled at the Hong Leong Yamaha (HLY) plant at Sungai Buloh, Selangor. According to HLY web site, this model is expected to be sold by 500 units a month after the first year of its introduction.[2] Apart from Malaysia, the FZ150i is also available in other Asian countries such as in Singapore and Indonesia.

2013 update

2013-present
Also called Yamaha V-Ixion Lightning (Indonesia; 2013–2015)
Yamaha V-Ixion Advance (Indonesia; 2015–present)
Production 2013–present
Engine 149.8 cc (9.14 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh with multi-plate clutch
Frame type Steel twin-spar (Deltabox)
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm with monoshock
Brakes Front: Single hydraulic disc with dual piston
Rear: Single hydraulic disc with single piston
Tires Front: 90/80-17
Rear: 120/70-17
Wheelbase 1,296 mm (51.0 in)
Dimensions L: 2,009 mm (79.1 in)
W: 705 mm (27.8 in)
H: 1,035 mm (40.7 in)
Seat height 790 mm (31 in)
Fuel capacity 12 l (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)

The updated version of the FZ150i was launched in Indonesia as V-Ixion Lightning in 2013 and in Malaysia in April 2014. The engine is upgraded to produce 16.5 hp with 14.5 Nm of torque.[3] An oxygen sensor was added to the exhaust port of the engine. The front and rear tires were upgraded with Dunlop D102A 90/80-17 at the front and 120/70-17 at the rear, mated with star-shaped 5-spoke alloy wheels. Rear braking is improved by using a Nissin single piston calliper with 200 mm disc. It has a grab bar for pillion is positioned under the side rear body of the bike.

In late 2015, the FZ150i had some minor changes including the redesigned headlamp and instrument panels, shorter rear fender, and an Euro 3 compliant exhaust system. This model is known as V-Ixion Advance in Indonesia.

Yamaha V-Ixion Advance (Indonesia)

References

  1. ↑ "Yamaha FZ150i - First Fuel Injected Motorcycle To Be Launched In Malaysia". Biker Voodoo. January 30, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
  2. ↑ "FZ150i Launch" (PDF). Hong Leong Yamaha. January 16, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
  3. ↑ "FZ150i - Product Details - Welcome to Hong Leong Yamaha". www.yamaha-motor.com.my. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
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