Yamaha Vixion 150
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Yamaha Vixion 150 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2008 - 10 |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Ignition | CDI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Suspension | Front: 41mm Telescopic Forks Rear: Monocross type |
Brakes | Front: Single 257mm disc 2 piston caliper Rear: 130mm Drum |
Front Tire | 100/80-17 |
Rear Tire | 140/60-R17 |
Wheelbase | 1334 mm / 52.5 in |
Seat Height | 790mm / 31.1 in |
Weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 13 Liters / 3.2 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air-cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Constant mesh wet multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 100/80-17 front tire and a 140/60-R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 257mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a 130mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monocross type. The Vixion 150 was fitted with a 13 Liters / 3.2 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1334 mm / 52.5 in long.
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Overview
Yamaha FZ 16
The Yamaha FZ16 (called Byson in Indonesia) is a standard motorcycle made by Yamaha since 2008. The FZ16 is modelled after the larger FZ1 with a scaled down engine capacity. The FZ16 is primarily sold in India, and other markets such as Indonesia, Colombia and Argentina. The kerb weight of the bike is 126kg, with a length of 1975 mm, height of 1045 mm and a width of 770 mm.
The engine of Yamaha FZ-16 is a bi-valved 153 cc, air-cooled, single overhead camshaft engine (SOHC). It gives an envious output of 14 PS and a peak torque of about 13.6 Nm. Yamaha FZ-16 breathes through a BS26 carburetor and is neither fuel injected nor oil cooled; but working under negative pressure.
The 12-liter stainless steel tank has a plastic cover to give it that a molded look and reflects the perfect dynamic and muscular image of the bike.
It has a large disc brake on the front which helps with great braking power and high-end balance.
The Mono-cross suspension at the rear, inner tubes in the front and 41mm hydraulic forks provide excellent shock absorption typical of Yamaha craftsmanship and gives riding pleasure during those long rides for the rider and the pillion. Not to mention adding stability to the bike as well. Both, rear and front tires are tubeless with the rear tire having an aspect ratio of 60 per cent. The rear tire specifications is 140/60-R17, while that of the front tire is 100/60-17. The fully digital speedometer and all other measuring indicators including the odometer, fuel gauge and the tachometer have a Liquid Crystal Display for clearer vision.
Make Model | Yamaha FZ 16 Vixion |
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Year | 2008 - 10 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve |
Displacement | 153 cc / 9.3 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 58 × 57.9mm |
Cooling System | Air-cooled |
Compression | 9.5:1 |
Induction | 26mm CV BS26 carburetor |
Ignition | CDI |
Starting | Electric and Kick |
Max Power | 14 hp / 10.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
Max Torque | 14 Nm / 10.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
Clutch | Constant mesh wet multiplate |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 2.714 (38/14) 2nd 1.789 (34/19) 3rd 1.318 (29/22)4th 1.045 (23/22) 5th 0.875 (21/24) 6th - |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 3.409 / 2.857 |
Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic Forks |
Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Rear Suspension | Monocross type |
Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Front Brakes | Single 257mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | 130mm Drum |
Front Tire | 100/80-17 |
Rear Tire | 140/60-R17 |
Wheelbase | 1334 mm / 52.5 in |
Seat Height | 790mm / 31.1 in |
Wet Weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 13 Liters / 3.2 US gal |