Yamaha
Yamaha FZ-Rave specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 149cc air-cooled engine makes 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 136 kg that is 90 bhp per tonne, 65th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 149 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 12.2 bhp
- Torque
- 13.3 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 50 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 136 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13 L
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- Length
- 1990 mm
- Width
- 780 mm
- Height
- 1080 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 282 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/60R-17
Source: Yamaha official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The FZ-Rave weighs 136 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1330 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 13 litres, good for about 644 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 140/60R-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against FZ Blue Flex, Pulsar 180 and FZS V4
Against FZ Blue Flex, Pulsar 180 or FZS V4, it gets projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: led tail lamp and bluetooth connectivity, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the FZ-Rave has
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- LED tail lamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
Colours
- Metallic Black
- Matte Titan
FZ-Rave specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the FZ-Rave?
- It uses a 149cc engine producing 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the FZ-Rave suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the FZ-Rave have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the FZ-Rave have?
- 11 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
FZ-Rave from
₹1.26 Lakh