Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison Test
Bigger is better. Or is it?
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Price | ₹ 1,18,335 |
Mileage | 39 kmpl |
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We’ve been waiting for an FZ with more performance ever since the FZ16 launched nine years ago, and we remember all too well the disappointment that we felt when the version 2.0 turned out to have slightly less displacement than the original model. However, Yamaha has finally felt that the time is right for FZ owners to upgrade to a motorcycle which retains all the core values of the FZ – good looks, good handling, good maintenance – and now with a dollop of performance. Mind you, if you’re looking for thrills like the KTMs provide, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want a quick commuter that is refined and can sit comfortably at 100kmph all day long, look no further than the FZ25. It has been engineered to keep maintenance costs low, so quality might not be the best in class, but as an all-round package it is extremely difficult to fault it. Dual channel ABS is now an option worth Rs 14,000, ex showroom. The FZ25 is priced at Rs1.19 lakh onward (ex-showroom,Delhi).
We’ve been waiting for an FZ with more performance ever since the FZ16 launched nine years ago, and we remember all too well the disappointment that we felt when the version 2.0 turned out to have slightly less displacement than the original model. However, Yamaha has finally felt that the time is right for FZ owners to upgrade to a motorcycle which retains all the core values of the FZ – good looks, good handling, good maintenance – and now with a dollop of performance. Mind you, if you’re looking for thrills like the KTMs provide, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want a quick commuter that is refined and can sit comfortably at 100kmph all day long, look no further than the FZ25. It has been engineered to keep maintenance costs low, so quality might not be the best in class, but as an all-round package it is extremely difficult to fault it. Dual channel ABS is now an option worth Rs 14,000, ex showroom. The FZ25 is priced at Rs1.19 lakh onward (ex-showroom,Delhi).
11 months and 7000kms later, it’s time to bid adieu to one of the most favourite long-terms I ever had, the Yamaha FZ 25. The last one year has been great fun with this quarter-litre Yamaha. We did a 3500kms long-distance ride down south, spent a full gruelling day at the track and it was also my preferred companion for every day commute.
...Read moreIn the last few reports, we talked about the experience in city and in touring with the FZ25. In both conditions, the FZ25 performed well and managed to impress us in a few aspects. We decided to take it to the track to check out its racing pedigree because it’s a Yamaha after all.
...Read moreAfter living with the FZ25 within the city limits for a few months, it was time to take this Yamaha for a long journey. The 2018 BikeWale Track Day made this happen. While the car team planned to drive down, obviously, Ranjan, Omkar and I decided to ride down. But the plan was to go for a short vacation after getting baked at MMRT, Chennai. We were to head from the east coast India to the western coast, Mangalore. I was excited about this route as this detour was long enough to decode the FZ25’s touring capabilities.
...Read moreI’ve found a new friend in our Yamaha long termer, the FZ25. It’s been over two months since we acquired this streetfighter and have been thoroughly enjoying it. For now, the ride is limited to city limits primarily because there are no launch events in Pune and I’m still in the process of setting up my new house. So finding time for long rides is difficult. There are plans to take the FZ25 for long hauls next month, but we’ll talk about it in the next report. For now, allow me to pen down my city experience.
...Read moreThe last two years have been miserable for me. My daily commuting time by car has increased from a total of 3.5 hours to 5 hours now, thanks to a never ending construction of a bridge enroute to work and the ever growing vehicle population in Mumbai. This has resulted in more fatigue and lesser time spent with family as I’ve been wasting hours in the traffic. I finally shifted to two-wheelers when the Yamaha FZ25 entered the BikeWale long term garage.
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Yamaha FZ25 Mileage | |||
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39 kmpl ARAI certified | 37 kmpl Reported by owners | Average mileage among commuters 52.75 kmpl | 63% FZ25 has better mileage than 63% of commuters |
Displacement249 cc
Cylinders1
Max Power20.3 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Bore74 mm
Stroke58 mm
Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection
Fuel TypePetrol
IgnitionTCI ( Transistor Controlled Ignition )
Spark Plugs1 Per Cylinder
Cooling SystemAir Cooled
Gearbox TypeManual
No. of Gears5
Transmission TypeChain Drive
ClutchWet Multi-Disc
Front Brake TypeDisc
Front Brake Size282 mm
Rear Brake TypeDisc
Rear Brake Size220 mm
Calliper Type--
Front Wheel Size17 inch
Rear Wheel Size17 inch
Front Tyre Size100/80- 17M/C 52P Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size140/70- 17M/C 66S Tubeless
Tyre TypeTubeless
Radial TyresNo
Wheel TypeAlloy
Front SuspensionTelescopic Fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Kerb Weight148 kg
Overall Length2,015 mm
Overall Width770 mm
Overall Height1,075 mm
Wheelbase1,360 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm
Seat Height795 mm
Chassis TypeDiamond
Fuel Tank Capacity14 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity--
Mileage39 kmpl
Fuel Efficiency Range546 Km
Top Speed--
0 to 60 kmph--
60 to 0 kmph--
OdometerDigital
SpeedometerDigital
Fuel GuageYes
TachometerDigital
Pillion FootrestYes
Digital Fuel GuageYes
Start TypeElectric Start
Shift LightYes
Stand Alarm--
Stepped SeatYes
No. of Tripmeters2
Tripmeter TypeDigital
Low Fuel IndicatorYes
Low Oil Indicator--
Low Battery Indicator--
Pillion BackrestNo
Pillion GrabrailYes
Pillion SeatYes
Antilock Braking SystemNo
KillswitchYes
ClockYes
Electric System12V DC
Battery12 V / 6.0 Ah (10HR)
Headlight TypeLED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type--
Brake/Tail LightLED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal12V, 10W x 2
Pass LightYes
Variant | Price | Specs |
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FZ25 Standard | ₹ 1,18,335 (Ex-showroom, Mumbai) | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
FZ25 Dual Channel ABS | ₹ 1,33,000 (Ex-showroom, Mumbai) | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
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No doubt it is a best bike for city ride.Totally muscular looks.Low end performance is really good.For 1st service it cost me 1085 rs.Main problem with the bike is 6th gear(specially on highway) but i think engineers who developed the engine they had different approach
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Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
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A new look which made the bike look larger , like a sports beast . The traditional fz with 250 cc is a huge upgrade . A new version i.E fz25-s v3 is going to launched soon with a marvelous changes in the diamond chasi . V3 has a separated pillion headlamp , a single sea
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Tours
Owned for
< 3 months
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
FZ 25 is definitely a quarter litre beast. When you compare with the KTM Duke 250 the power numbers just look very shy but when you ride this bike the first impression will be that Its a No Nonsense Bike. Power delivery is very linear as the torque is concentrated in mi
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Bigger is better. Or is it?
Read moreYamaha India has updated its 250cc street bike offering, the FZ25, with dual-channel ABS. In its segment, it competes against the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V ABS.
Read moreYamaha India has launched the ABS-equipped variants of its FZ25 and Fazer 25 models priced at Rs 1.33 lakhs and Rs 1.43 lakhs (both ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively.
Read moreThe day ended with a shuffle in positions as compared to stage 1 except for the top spot which was still held by Honda rider Joan Barreda. KTM rider Matthias Walkner pushed much harder to jump from 7th position in stage 1 to a commendable 2nd now while the third spot was...
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Yamaha FZ25 is a well priced surprise package. A new 250cc bike in the India; One that brings a new approach: Designed to deliver a practical liveable every day quarter litre, without compromising the fun by a lot. One that also manages to heat up the segment of the new bikes in India, this 2017. How good is the new Yamaha FZ25 - We find out!
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