My Yamaha FZ16 is the best bike.

My Yamaha FZ16 is the best bike.

The Yamaha FZ-16 is a looker and it instantly attracts attention. It’s not possible to lose focus when you’re looking at the new Yamaha – it is both shapely and eye-catching.The FZ comes with a 267mm front disc-brake and rear drum unit that works in tandem to pull the bike along carefully from speed with an omnipresent progressive sense.The FZ-16 comes with a stylish engine cowl, constructed with vents to direct and scoop air-flow straight to the engine and spark plug.The FZ-16 uses a five-speed gearbox that shifts via a toe-shift lever in the generally acknowledged one-down and four-up pattern.Its chunky, tailor-made radial, tubeless and unique compound 100/80 x 17inch and 140/60 x 17inch section MRF tyres work wonderfully to provide massive traction and a steady, planted feel.Yamaha claims the new model is capable of 52kpl plus in city riding conditions, we still have to extensively test it though.The FZ managed to touch a speedometer-indicated top speed of 110kph in fifth during our ride, with fourth good enough for 107kph, and third, 89kph.Look closely and you’ll see that the new Yamaha uses a compact sheared silencer which routes itself midship, below the bike’s swingarm and frame, in the section of its rear tyre hugger. The FZ-16’s flanks and tail are elegant, while its smart tail light is housed within the rear mudguard.