- 149cc single makes 12.2bhp; five-speed gearbox, single-channel ABS
- Front and rear disc brakes; kerb weight kept at 136kg
Yamaha FZ-RAVE has gone on sale at an introductory price of Rs. 1,17,218 (ex-showroom Delhi). It takes the familiar FZ formula and gives it a sharper city focus. The look is tidy with a full-LED projector with position light, sculpted tank with neat vents, and a compact exhaust that keeps the rear clean. A single-piece seat and a crisp tail lamp round off a package that aims to be comfortable on the commute and steady on a longer evening ride.
It has Yamaha’s trusted 149cc, air-cooled single that delivers 12.2bhp through a five-speed gearbox. The tune is about smooth pull rather than drama. In day-to-day use, that should mean easy starts, calm mid-range, and fewer gear changes in traffic. With a kerb weight of 136kg and 17-inch wheels, the bike promises quick direction changes without feeling nervous. A 13-litre tank gives it a fair range for city duty and weekend hops.
Single-channel ABS works with disc brakes at both ends to build confidence on poor surfaces and during panic stops. The cockpit is simple and legible with a traditional-style display that suits the retro-leaning FZ line. Buyers can pick between Matte Titan and Metallic Black.
