The single-cylinder, 249cc, fuel-injected motor puts out its peak power of 20.6bhp at 8,000rpm and peak torque of 20Nm at 6,000rpm. Catering to a smooth and powerful climb up the rev band, the low end torque proves to be quite thrilling. Mated to a 5-speed constant mesh, the FZ25 goes through the first two gears quite fast and helps the bike climb up to the 100 kmph mark quite easily. This motorcycle is quite happy cruising at 110-120 kmph, but post 130 kmph, it does feel a bit sluggish. The combination of the diamond-type frame and suspension setup, along with the light weight, enables this motorcycle to change its line swiftly and in a sure-footed manner.
Yamaha has also bolted on disc brakes to the front and rear wheels of the bike. While the front gets a 282mm disc, the rear features a 220mm disc brake. The front disc comes with a 2-pot caliper, while the rear gets a single pot version. The brakes are extremely efficient, even while braking hard I did not get any major wheel lockup that caused a tail out on the FZ25. Yes, ABS would have been a very welcome addition to this bike.
The bike’s full LED head lamp, which features three LED bulbs (two for low beam and one for high beam) lends this bike a very distinct appearance on the road. The FZ25 also features a legible digital instrument cluster that gets two trip meters along with a fuel average consumption and current consumption display. Even the switch gear on the bike has been laid out in an ergonomic fashion and is easy to operate.
Engine: 249cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air-cooled
Price: Rs 1.19 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
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