Things to consider before buying Yamaha FZ 25

by Ravi Singh Rana Digital Marketer

Yamaha FZ 25 is a street bikes available at a starting price of Rs. 1,53,600 in India. It is available in 2 variants and 5 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 1,59,345. The FZ25 is powered by 249cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 20.51 bhp and a torque of 20.1 Nm.

The FZ 25 is for those upgrading from 15-200cc commuter motorcycles. While thepower output isn’t incredible for a 250cc bike, it works well in the city and on highways. It is also a very reliable and offers good fuel efficiency.

Why should you buy the Yamaha FZ 25?

It is perfect upgrade for someone who has outgrown the performance of the premium 150-200cc commuter motorcycles but doesn't want to let go of the low commuter maintenance costs.

How does it ride?

Surprisingly stiffly! The FZ 16 offers a cossetting ride, but the FZ 25 needs a little more suspension travel at the front. Even with the heavy road testers, the ride might seem to be stiff. The engine is derived from the old design, so there’s a two-valve head and an unimpressive 20bhp power figure. The torque has an identical 20Nm figure, and it is spread well over the rev range. It is must to mention that anything that displaces 250cc and still manages to generate less power won’t win any spec comparisons. However, in reality, it means that getting ahead involved a mere twist of the wrist. There’s no downshifting business required with this bike. The gearbox is a smooth, positive unit but has only five speeds. The brakes on the FZ have no ABS but are full of feel and feedback. An option of specifying it with ABS would have been a great idea.

The switch from the FZ16’s radials to a regular nylon cross ply set has made the FZ a better handle on smooth roads, but it exhibits some old-school behavior like the handlebar twitching in your hands when you try to cross an expansion joint at too shallow an angle. That said, it is a hoot to commute on, with enough power to outrun most things on the highway as well, and keep up with all but one or two motorcycles at the price point. With the wide handlebar, surprisingly rear setfoot pegs (for a commuter) and a chassis, suspension and brake setup that is willing to play, the FZ25 will be a good choice for a jaunt down twisty roads.

Should you buy one?

If you own FZ 16, then the answer is yes. If you are a premium 150cc owner and wants to upgrade but don’t want the extremes that are available at the price point and want to stick to the style of motorcycle that you are comfortable with, then yes, you should. The fuel efficiency and maintenance costs will keep you happy, the performance will keep you smiling, and it will be dead reliable.

Where does it fit in?

At Rs 1.53 lakh ex-showroom, the Yamaha Bikes FZ has a surprising number of motorcycles that can be considered competition and the old favourite that offers the best horsepower to price ratio in the business. A more modern set of alternatives lies in the market. If you consider buying FZ 25, make sure to take a test drive so that you will be convenient while buying the one. Overall, the bike is must buy.