Yamaha SZ-S

Yamaha SZ-S is the newest commuter variant launched by Yamaha along with SZ-RR and Yamaha Ray recently. It has the same engine as FZ series of Yamaha and expects to create the same magic as created by the latter. Yamaha launched earlier the SZ version but it didn't quite match their expectations so now they have launched two new versions of it with some modifications, SZ-S and SZ-RR. Let's see what makes Yamaha SZ-S better than its competitors.

The exterior of Yamaha SZ-S gives a stylish and robust look with its halogen bulb headlamp, rear view mirrors, clear lens indicators, aluminium grab handles, smoked visor, stylish cowl, large size front fender, a pass light, a windscreen, strong and crack resistant PP (Polypropylene) side covers, stylish dual tail lights, full plastic chain case, large capacity 14L fuel tank with the hinged cap, wide and comfortable seat, body graphics on sides, stylish silencer and 17-inch five spoke alloy wheels. amaha SZ-S has a beautiful instrument console with an analogue fuel gauge, tachometer and speedometer and a low fuel indicator with some other indicators.

Yamaha SZ-S has a length of 2050mm, width of 750mm and height of 1100mm as its dimension and has a seat height of 802mm along with the good wheelbase of 1320mm and good ground clearance of 165mm. It has a kerb weight of 133kgs and engine oil volume of 1.2L. The engine of Yamaha SZ-S is a powerful 153cc, Air-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, two valve, SOHC with a maximum power of 12 bhp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.8 Nm at 4500 rpm and is mated with a constant mesh five speed gearbox transmission with one gear down and rest gears up-shift pattern. It has a top speed of 105 kmph with the bore and stroke of 58mm and 57.9mm respectively, compression ratio of 9.5:1, wet sump lubrication, wet multi-plate disk type clutch, C.D.I ignition system, BS26 carburettor as fuel supply, a 12V and 5Ah battery, diamond type frame and the mileage of 50kmpl in the cities and 65kmpl on the highways and reaches 0-60kmph mark in just 5.9 seconds.

Yamaha SZ-S is a very comfortable commuter with a large and wide seat to give fatigue free long rides for rider and pillion, raised handle bar at good position with proper grip, footrests at proper positions and rear view mirrors. It also has a disc brake at front and a drum brake at rear. The suspension system is a telescopic type at front and swing arm type at rear. It is both electric as well as kick start. Also, it has an A.I. System and a large capacity muffler with catalyser for cleaner exhaust.

Yamaha SZ-S is a variant of Yamaha SZ along with SZ-RR and is available in two beautiful shades of Quality Black and Quality Red. It has a price of INR 59,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and may vary in other states minutely. Overall, this commuter stands out from others of its segments with its great and stylish looks, superb engine performance, great fuel efficiency, good and comfortable ride and good price.

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