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Yamaha FZ-S is a bike recently launched by Yamaha motors in 2009 as a modified version of the very successful Yamaha FZ-16. This 150 cc bike is designed with more sporty looks and is perfect one for those who love bike with style, power and performance. Its previous version displaced the other sporty bikes like Bajaj Pulsar, Karizma, Apache and this new one will bring more challenges to those ones.

Features of Yamaha FZ-S: 153 cc air cooled engine, tubeless tyres, superb European style aerodynamic muscular design , LCD display for speedometer as well as fuel indicator and other displays.

Available colors: Yellow streak and silver tech

Price in India: Rs. 70,000 (approx)

Technical specifications:

Engine:

Engine type	Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement	153.0cm3
Bore & Stroke	58.0 × 57.9mm
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Maximum output	14PS / 7500 rpm
Maximum torque	14 N.m / 6000 rpm
Starting method	Electric starter
Lubrication type	Wet sump
Carburetor type	BS26
Clutch type	Constant mesh wet multiplate
Ignition type	CDI
Primary/secondary reduction ratio	3.409 / 2.857
Transmission type	Return type 5-speed

Chasis

Frame type	Diamond
Suspension (front/rear)	Telescopic / Monocross
Wheelbase	1,335mm
Brake type(front/rear)	Hydraulic single disc / drum
Tire size (front/rear)	100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

Dimensions:

Overall Length × Width × Height	1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm
Seat height	790mm
Wheelbase	1,335mm
Minimum ground clearance	160mm
Dry weight/Curb weight	126 kg / 137 kg
Fuel tank volume	12 liters
Engine oil volume	1.2 liters

TVS got on Apache with the new Version in 180cc on 2009. The bike retained the name of TVS Apache RTR 180. RTR 180 version is given the name as Racing DNA which is brought in sports type. The new features includes its speed which can move up to 60 kmph in just 4.15 second. A wider rear tyre, digital speedometer, LED tail Lamp are more features in the bike. Naked chain cover and bigger RTR stickers in fuel tanks provide more sporty looks to the bike.

Price in India : Rs. 64,000 (may vary)

Features:
Top speed: 125 kph
Sports bike with digital speedometer, low fuel indicator, low oil indicator, self start.
Speed 0-60 in 4.15 seconds
Available Colors: White, Gray, Yellow & Black

ENGINE :
Displacement: 177.4cc
Engine: Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke
Maximum Power: 17.3 Bhp @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 15.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Gears: 5 Speed
Clutch: Multi Plate Wet Type
Bore: 0
Stroke: 0
Engine Block Material: Iron Block
Chassis Type: Double Cradle
Cooling Type: Air Cooling
0 to 60: 4.15 sec.

DIMENSIONS:
Length: 2085.00 mm
Width: 730.00 mm
Height: 1100.00 mm

OTHER :
Weight: 137.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 180.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs (2.5 l reserve)
Wheelbase: 1326.00 mm
Headlamp: 12V 35/35W Halogen HS1, Clear lens with MFR
Wheel Type: 6 Spoke Mag Alloys
Wheel Size: 90/90 x 17” - 110/80 x 17” mm

Bajaj has launched the New Pulsar 220 on June 23, 2009. India's second largest two-wheeler company had launced Pulsar 220 in 2007 which has been modified to this new Pulsar 220 with new sporty looks. This is a move to up the company's market which has been declining since 2007. Pulsar 220's top rivals are going to be Yamaha's FZ and Hero Honda's Karizma.

Price in India: Rs. 70,000

Available colours: Grey, blue, black and red

Features:
Claimed as fastest bike with highest speed 144 kph.

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