Yamaha
Yamaha FZ X 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 139 kg that is 88 bhp per tonne, 67th 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
- 47 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 110 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 139 kg
- Fuel tank
- 10 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
- Length
- 2020 mm
- Width
- 785 mm
- Height
- 1115 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork, 41mm Inner Tube Diameter, with Fork Boot
- Rear suspension
- 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/60-R17
Source: Yamaha official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The FZ X weighs 139 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1330 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 10 litres, good for about 465 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 140/60-R17 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.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
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.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against FZ X Hybrid, Pulsar NS160 and Gixxer
Against FZ X Hybrid, Pulsar NS160 or Gixxer, it gets traction control and projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the FZ X has
- Traction control
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Metallic Black
- Dark Matte Blue
- Dark Matte Blue Purple
FZ X specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the FZ X?
- It uses a 149cc engine producing 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the FZ X suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the FZ X have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the FZ X have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
FZ X from
₹1.27 Lakh