Overview of Yamaha SZ-X
Yamaha wants to achieve its target of capturing 10% market share in the coming years by riding on volumes. The company has now introduced three new models that would excite the masses who are looking for a reliable commuter bike. The models are:
- Yamaha SZ
- Yamaha SZ-X
- Yamaha YBR 125
Design of Yamaha SZ-X
Yamaha SZ-X has a nice and beefy front fairing, racy paint/graphics and sporty rear styling with a bold exhaust. The shape of the tank and side panels seems to be inspired from the Yamaha FZ. In fact from the photos the SZ-X seems to look muscular and "well fed" than the Honda Dazzler. However, the concept sans the disc brakes because Yamaha Motors India wanted to price the SZ-X aggressively. Yamaha SZ-X competes with the likes of Bajaj XCD 135, Hero Honda Hunk, Suzuki Zeus and Honda Unicorn.
Yamaha SZ-X now also features kick starter
The rear design of Yamaha SZ-X looks interesting with the split tail lamp design, the grab rails appears budget though. The bumped up fuel tank in a very different design is surely heart throbbing and the comfortable shoe shaped seat in the bike offers pleasant riding experience. The small windshield in the new Yamaha SZ-X also catches your eyes. The presence of five spoke alloy wheels make the difference from other bike on roads. The design of Yamaha SZ-X looks much better than the SZ because the SZ-X gets dual tone graphics and paint scheme plus it also gets fuel tank covers for sporty looks.
Instrument Cluster of Yamaha SZ-X
The instrument Cluster of Yamaha SZ-X is very basic. It features analogue speedometer and fuel gauge. It lacks digital speedometer and analogue tachometer which is the latest trend among bikes in this segment but Yamaha India wanted to keep the price under Rs. 50,000 (ex-showroom) so they kept the instrument cluster simple and also excluded disc brake from the feature list.
Engine of Yamaha SZ-X
- Same 153cc engine which powers the FZ Series
- Maximum power of 12 Bhp at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque of 12.8 Nm at 4500 rpm
Yamaha SZ-X is aimed to deliver power with comfort and might sport the 153cc engine from the FZ range. Previously it was expected Yamaha SZ-X will feature the 125cc engine from the Gladiator series but Obviously seeking buyers who are looking for more out of their commuter bikes Yamaha India decided to plonk the 153cc engine from FZ Series. So what they get is more power, comfort and styling. The engine of Yamaha SZ-X generates maximum power of 12 Bhp at 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 12.8 Nm at 4500 rpm.
Fuel Economy of Yamaha SZ-X
Yamaha SZ-X returns fuel economy/mileage of around 55 kmpl in city driving conditions and 70 kmpl on highway.
Shades Available in Yamaha SZ-X
Yamaha SZ-X is available in 3 shades - Red, Black and Silver.