Yamaha Sz

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Yamaha SZ confirmed to launch by Yamaha on August 5th 2010 in Noida. This is a most awaited bike for Indian market where all the youth is ready to purchase and enjoy there experience on the bike. This is a new competitor bike from Yamaha to the Bajaj, Honda, Hero Honda and Suzuki as well.

India Yamaha has seen a great success in Indian market with its popular models including Yamaha Fazer, Yamaha FZS and Yamaha FZ 16. Riding on the success, the company is now planning to launch new bikes in India. A few concepts was shown in Delhi Auto Expo 2010. However, the company did not promote the new concepts at a larger scale. Among the concepts, it displayed Yamaha SZ and Yamaha YBR.

The new bike Yamaha SZ is believed to be fitted with a 150cc engine and is to compete with Bajaj Discover 150, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Suzuki GS, Honda Unicorn and Honda Dazzler. The engine type would be air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valves. To compete with its direct contenders, it is supposed to be blessed with self start, bigger wheelbase, alloy wheels and sporty look. The powertrain of Yamaha SZ might produce 11 bhp of maximum power at 7500 rpm and would churn 10.4 Nm of top torque at 6,500 rpm.

The yet-to-launch Yamaha bike, Yamaha SZ, is likely to be gifted with self and kick start options. The bike will be loaded with 18 inch five spoke alloy wheels. The tyre size would be 2.75x18 42P for front and 3.00x18 52P or rear. According to direct sources, the Yamaha SZ might have both drum brakes. A disc brake variant is also expected. The front shock absorber would be telescopic type and the rear one would be adjustable.

The bike, Yamaha SZ, is reported to incorporate 13 litres of fuel tank with a 1.5 litres of reserve. The Yamaha SZ is supposed to be gifte with a five speed manual gearbox. As far as appearance is concerned, the bike would be carrying sporty look. The front and rear view of the Yamaha SZ is expected to be sharp and sporty as shown in Auto Expo. According to initial pictures, the bike might get analogue dashboard comprised of fuel gauge, tachometer, speedometer, tripmeter and other common indicators. It will be introduced with a new designed muffler.

Mileage/Average/ Fuel Economy

Yamaha is reported to equipp the Yamaha SZ with a powerful 150cc engine. The air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valves engine of Yamaha SZ will generate a top power of 11 bhp at 7500 rpm and 10.4 Nm of peak torque at 6500 rpm. With the help of 5 speed manual transmission, the Yamaha SZ will use the power of engine in an impressive way. The bike will have a standard petrol tank capacity of 13 litres along with a reserve of 1.5 litres. On the basis of engine type and tyres, Yamaha SZ will deliver a standard fuel economy of 50 liters in city.

Colours

Yamaha is going to launch its new concept bike, displayed at Delhi Auto Expo 2010, in India very soon. The company showcased the Yamaha SZ concept bike in white body colour. The body colour is painted at fuel tank, front mud-guard and rear side panels. Rest of the bike, Yamaha SZ, has wrapped in mettalic brown. The body colour also has racing graphics. However, exact information about colours is unkown, as soon as the company will discole the details of Yamaha SZ, will provide on the same page. Keep us visiting.

Acceleration and Pick up

As the Yamaha SZ is loaded with a powerful powertrain, we can expect quick pick-up and acceleration. The Yamaha SZ is to be installed with a 150cc, 4 stroke, air cooled, 2 valves, SOHC mill that is to pump out 11 bhp of maximum power at 7500 and a top torque of 10.4 Nm at 6500 rpm. The five speed transmission will be incorporated to use amazing power of the engine.

Appearance

Nowadays, premium bikes are coming in with more advanced features. Sporty stance and appearance become a need of the hour as the customers demand a lot in reasonable price. So, Yamaha has understand the Indian market and is to launch new bikes in the same line. Yamaha SZ will be having sporty image with sharp nose and tail. The front face of the bike would be in dual colour. Front fender will have body colour along with racing graphics.

Mask of the Yamaha SZ will sport headlamp only and to come in dual tone. The headlamp casing would be in metallic brown while a body colour panel will be placed at just below the mask. A transparent wind shield is also seen in the concept bike. Handlebars will be standard and integrated with black colour rear view mirrors, brake lever and accelerator. The console of the Yamaha SZ must be in analogue mode comprising of fuel gauge, tripmeter, tachometer, and speedometer. The dashboard will come in single case wit one round dial. The fuel gauge will be placed at the center of the console. The standard indicators will include high beam, turn indicators and malfunction indicator. The malfunction indicators of Yamaha SZ informs you about any fault in engine and other mechanical parts.

The fuel tank of the Yamaha SZ will be having bold style and tank shrouds. The tank shrouds will be there for better air flow towards engine and for sporty image as well. Apart from tank, front fender, rear side panels, rest of the body of Yamaha SZ will be covered in metallic brown shade. At the rear end, Yamaha SZ will get full chain cover, razor sharp tail fender and new designed silencer. The tail lights of the Yamaha SZ is believed to be in LED format.

Comfort

Yamaha bikes are best in quality and comfort. In other words, like other Yamaha bikes in India, Yamaha SZ is to be fitted with longer seat. The rider seat would be wide and comfy whereas the pillion will have sleek seat along with longer grab rail. Yamaha SZ will be fitted with common footpegs and footrest. Adjustable shocker of Yamaha SZ will add to the comfort of the rider and pillion. The dashboard of the bike is believed to be in analogue format and provide standard information like speed, fuel status, kms.

Dimensions

The Yamaha SZ is a premium bike with sporty stance. On the basis of Yamaha SZ displayed at Delhi Auto Expo 2010, it will have a overall length of 2065mm. The overall height would be 730mm and 1100mm of width. The bike is believed to have 160mm of ground clearance. Apart from this, Yamaha SZ might be sporting 1300mm of wheelbase that is quite impressive.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we mentioned under earlier sub-headings, the Yamaha SZ will be fitted with a 150cc engine. The 150cc engine would belt out 11 bhp of top power 7500 rpm and generates a peak torque of 10.4 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bike will incorporate five speed manual gearbox. Yamaha SZ might be loaded with disc brake at front. However, the concept bike, displayed at Delhi Auto Expo 2010, was fitted with drum brakes at both ends. Yamaha SZ will have self and kick start option. Apart from that, the bike will have larger wheelbase of 1300mm. In the same way, the Yamaha SZ migth be loaded with fatter tyres and larger wheels.

Wheels and tyres

The Yamaha SZ might be provided with fatter tyres and longer wheel size. The wheels will be of 18 inch long. The wheels type would be alloy five spoke. These alloy wheels would be in black shade. Tyre specification of Yamaha SZ will be 2.75x18 42P (front) and 3.00x18 52P or (rear).

Suspension

The Yamaha SZ might be fitted with advanced rear suspension and standard front suspension. The front suspension is telescopoic type wihle the rear one is adjustable. That means you can adjust the rear shock of Yamaha SZ for different terrains. It is the best shock absorbers in the class. Loaded with these sophisticated forks, riding the Yamaha SZ will be a different experience.

Handling and Control

Yamaha bikes are introduced with cutting age technologies and are liked due to the same in India. The bike, Yamaha SZ, is to be brought in India with disc/drum brakes and advanced suspensions. The seating position is upright and sporty. The most noticable features is its wheelbase. The Yamaha SZ will be having larger 1300mm of wheelbase and it ensure ultimate stability on road. It also ensure sharp cornering and reduce chances of skidding as well.

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