Yamaha FZ 250

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

For over a decade, the FZ series has kept a position among the inspiring riders in the streets across the country. Twelve years later, the Yamaha FZ pushed the limits even further with their 2022 iteration of the FZ series. The new FZ 25 can drive you through the urban jungles and beyond, following the philosophy; adventure doesn’t have to be big to be unforgettable, what matters is you experience them every day.

Yamaha FZ 25 Design and Style

2022 FZ 25 is Yamaha’s latest addition to the FZ series with a couple of tweaks and quirks compared to the previous FZ 250. It is an entry level commuter in the 250cc segment and the overall design is based on the same design and style platform as seen in the earlier versions. FZ 25 gets a bigger engine, striking front end design with stare back LED headlight and muscular fuel tank with shrouds. The decals add a simple but aggressive look, the rear section with a step-up design with rear cowl is created. The rear LED taillight, tidy tail design, sporty tyre hugger, short and stubby exhaust adds to its sporting look. New international colour schemes with edgy graphics and an advanced midship muffler cover all finished in dark schemes.

Yamaha FZ 25 Engine and Gearbox

Yamaha FZ 25 is offered with a BS6-compliant 249cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, single-cylinder FI engine fine-tuned and optimised for the Indian conditions. It comes equipped with an advanced 4-row core oil cooler to keep the engine from heating in the hot summer. The 250cc engine is tuned to pump out a maximum power of 20.8 HP @ 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 20.1 Nm @ 6000 rpm. The gearbox installed in the FZ 25 is a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with a multi-disc wet clutch.

Yamaha FZ 25 Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

FZ 25 is supported by a diamond chassis with 41mm telescopic forks at front and 7-step adjustable mono-shock suspension at rear. The braking duties are handled by 282mm front single-disc and 220mm rear single-disc, which is aided with dual-channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). FZ 25 is installed with 17 M/C*MT 2.50 front and 17 M/C*MT 4.00 rear alloy wheels and tubeless tyres of 100/80-17 M/C 52P front and 140/70-17 M/C 66S rear section.

Instrument Console of Yamaha FZ 25

All-digital, negative multi-function LCD instrument console is offered in the Yamaha FZ 25, which displays the speedometer, tachometer, tripmeter, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and the ABS light. It doesn’t come with the bluetooth connectivity, navigation system and nor does it contain a USB port. It is readable even in the darkest hour and provides real-time information about the engine and mileage.

Key Features of Yamaha FZ 25

Class D Bi functional LED H/L + LED daytime running lamp, Multi-function Negative LCD instrument cluster, lightweight body, under cowl, high torque, wide rear tyre, 2-channel ABS are some of the key features of the Yamaha FZ 25. Comfort features include electric start, pillion footrest, step-up/split seat, pillion grab rail and engine kill switch.

Top Speed and Mileage of Yamaha FZ 25

Top speed of Yamaha FZ 25 is approximately 134 kmph, the mileage is approx 38 kmpl. The 250cc sports commuter can speed up from 0 to 60 kmph in 3.37 seconds and 0 to 100 kmph in 8.58 seconds.

Yamaha FZ 25 Colour Options

Yamaha FZ 25 is available in two colour options, namely Metallic Black and Racing Blue. Yamaha recently added a couple of new colour schemes to the variant FZS 25.

Yamaha FZ 25 Competitors

Bajaj Dominar 250, Suzuki Gixxer 250, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and KTM Duke 250 can be considered rivals to the Yamaha FZ 25 in the Indian market.

Conclusion

The Yamaha FZ 25 has been updated in many areas and has made it a commuter worth having. It comes with an all digital instrument console, dual-channel ABS, good mileage, efficient braking system and Yamaha has a vast service network in India. But the lack of 6th gear, bluetooth, navigation system, USB could be something you need to keep in mind before buying the bike. FZ 25 is a decent bike but compared to its rivals, it could be a little underpowered. FZ 25 will provide you a smooth and relaxed drive through the urban roads, but if you’re looking for a heart throbbing adventure, then this might not be the bike for you.