The Yamaha FZ Rave has also brought the streets on fire, with its debut of the new Yamaha FZ Rave at Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The FZ Rave will be a vehicle that sets fire in the hearts of young riders, incorporating the machismo aura of the legendary FZ into a vehicle with modern design and modern technology. It goes directly to the people who need excitement on a daily basis with a touch of glitz.
Hip Style that has Streetfighter DNA.
The Yamaha FZ Rave is a attention-grabber at first sight. Yamaha has borrowed the basic FZ shape and made it sharper and edgier. The bike has a new LED headlamp design in the form of a projector that gives it an aggressive and confident look. The side panels are designed in a more aerodynamic manner and are in two tone finish which complements its streetfighter attitude.
The tank shrouds are sharper, which provides visual volume and enhanced air circulation around the engine. Yamaha has again revised the rear part where it has become smooth and more closely attached to a split-seat design. The tail-lamp system used is an LED, which completes the appearance with a smooth, luxurious feel.
There is also a range of color choices that indicate the Rave nature of the bike, and the combination of two colors with the bright neon and tone such as Fiery Red, Neon Blue, Shadow Black. Every shade is a unique personality, which allows the riders to keep their style with their ride.
Engine and Performance
The Yamaha FZ Rave has a 149cc, single-cylinder, BS6 Phase 2-compliant engine under the muscular body. The motor is tuned to city performance and has approximately 12.4 PS of power and 13.3 Nm of torque with a 5-speed gearbox. The Blue Core technology of Yamaha makes the company very fuel efficient without interfering with throttle response.
The real difference that can be made out between the Rave and its competitors is better throttle mapping. The delivery of power is more linear, which makes life in the city smoother and overtakes quicker. The low-end grunt of the engine is still considered the strong point of the bike, especially when it is in the traffic or ascending the city gradients easily.
The exhaust note of Yamaha FZ Rave is also adjusted in an appropriate way, as it is an emotional but at the same time smooth growl that is not harsh.
Dynamics and Ride Quality
Yamaha has a reputation to have a well balanced chassis and the Yamaha FZ Rave does not break this rule. It is based on the time-tested FZ frame and will ensure an ideal combination of agility and stability. The telescopic fork in front and a monoshock in the rear are set to go over potholes comfortably and at the same time to provide a good handling experience.
It has great control through the wide handlebars and the mid-set foot pegs are offering an upright and relaxed posture of riding the bicycle. Riding triangle reduces the fatigue associated with long commuting a huge advantage to those who use it on a regular basis. The ground clearance of 165 mm will guarantee that it can deal with rough patches.
Disc brakes on either side provide braking functions and an ABS system of single channel supports it. The 282 mm front disc bite is very reassuring and the back 220 mm disc is a nice complement to the former to brakes progressively. The bike has 17 inch alloy wheel wrapped with fat 140 section rear and 100 section front tires, which guarantee grip and confidence on corners.
Technology and Features
Although the Yamaha FZ Rave is loyal to its streetfighter spirit, it is also a modern one. The entire LCD instrument cluster is now fully digital and provides enhanced visibility even in day light. It shows all the needed information trip data, fuel gauge, and gear indicator, among others, in a sharp, minimalistic design.
The Bluetooth connection is back, and with the Yamaha Y-Connect application, riders will be able to pair smartphones. It enables call signals, messaging alerts, and maintenance monitor, which adds to the convenience of the everyday rides. It also has an eco-mode indicator to optimize the use of fuel.
The other feature is the incorporation of a side-stand engine cut-off, which is a handy safety addition and is also beneficial to the novice rider.
Comfort and Ergonomics
Yamaha has strived to achieve perfection in the new Yamaha FZ Rave in terms of comfort. The split seat is more padded in addition to having a better grip even on longer trips. The 790 mm seat height ensures it is accessible to the average height riders and the wide grab rail provides comfort and extra functionality of the pillion.
The mix of smooth and patchy roads in India makes it the best biking country and suspension tuning makes the bike to absorb bumps. Together with its light kerb weight of approximately 136 kg, the FZ Rave is very nimble and easy to handle in traffic jam.
Fuel Economy and Practicability.
The Yamaha FZ Rave achieves fuel efficiency of about 45-48 km/l when mixed riding with Yamaha Blue Core efficiency system. The bike has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters, which can be combined with a claimed range of more than 500 kilometers, which is impressive to both daily riders and weekend explorers.
Rivalry and Product Positioning.
The Yamaha FZ Rave is priced between FZ-Fi and FZ-X at 1.17 lakh. It is competing with such bikes as TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and Honda XBlade. Although other competitors can be slightly more powerful, the FZ Rave neutralizes the Yamaha trademark of high-quality building, sophistication, and city-friendly dynamics.
The introduction of the FZ is a reassurance of Yamaha to continually update its FZ line to attract riders who require reliability in their performance yet with a youthful appearance.
Verdict
The Yamaha FZ Rave is not the new paint or a slight makeover. It is a development of the FZ spirit, which is punchy and fashionable as well as easy to live with. Its looks, elegance and features combine it to be one of the most versatile bikes in its category.
The FZ Rave is an attractive offer to daily riders who want to combine functionality and character in one bike. Yamaha has again demonstrated that it is not only the head that can be served by the commuter.
