Yamaha ixion 150

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Yamaha ixion 150
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	2011 - 13
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 ixion 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 launch of this aerodynamic-looking, sporty, yet rusty mobike is going to please one and all bike lovers like you and me! While I say sporty, believe me I also meant that Yamaha FZ 16 is also designed by Bike manufacturing Giant Yamaha Motors keeping in mind the rugged and crater-filled Indian roads. The motorbike is believed to shake the entire two-wheeler segment market of the Indian automobile industry. With its launch Yamaha as a company will in no time get synonymous with the youth of the country and will mark the beginning of a new era. The premium bike maker is all set to roll the dice in its favor posing tough competition to Apache, Pulsars and Hunks.

Yamaha FZ-16 mobike is set to take the generation next by storm with several unique features, while the basic design is adopted from earlier series of FZ, though. With its diamond-shaped frame, this mobike is different with its killer-like looks and originality. It can really snatch away second glance from every person on the road.

The craftsmanship and engineering feat of Yamaha is revealed as you take a close look at the minute details of the vehicle, if I have to say it’s crafted to perfection.

If you are the one who would first give vote for style, look and color, well let me tell you that FZ16 is rightly branded as the ‘Lord of the Street.’ The motorcycle reflects power, strength and dynamism from any angle of view.

This Lord of Street is available in bold colors of flaming orange, midnight black and lava red. The kerb weight of the vehicle 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 (SOCE). It gives an envious output of 14 PS and the peak torque it can generate is about 13.6 Nm. The pickup speed of this toy is mindboggling and an electric starter will only be a kicker (I didn’t mean you need to kick start this). Yamaha FZ-16 breathes through a BS26 carburetor and is neither fuel injected nor oil cooled; but working under negative pressure.

Fuel tank: The 12-liter fuel tank is built of stainless steel but has an outside plastic cover to give that molded look and reflect the perfect dynamic and muscular image of the vehicle. The tank has integrated shrouds and an eye-catching exhaust.

Brakes: Who likes those ol’ brakes? Well my vote is for disc brakes and there is a large disc brake on the front side of the vehicle that helps with great braking power and high-end balance to ride it. If you ask me if any downside, I would say that there is no rear-end disc brake in the Yamaha FZ-16.

Suspension: Suspension is the thing that impressed me like hell. The Mono-cross suspension at the rear, inner tubes in the front, hydraulic forks of diameter 41 mm provide excellent shock absorption typical of Yamaha craftsmanship and gives all the riding pleasure during those long drives for the rider and the pillion. Not to mention adding stability to the bike as well. Tyres: Both, rear and front end tires are tubeless with rear-end tire having aspect ratio of 60 per cent. The advantage of tubeless tires are, on being punctured it is less susceptible on getting flattened (I assume you know it also reduces the kerb weight of the bike as well). Yamaha FZ-16 has the fattest rear-end tire with specifications as 140/60-R17, while that of the front tire is 100/60-17. Which means the balance is perfect! Dashboard: Yamaha FZ-16 sports fully digital speedometer and all other measuring indicators including the odometer, fuel gauge and the tachometer that have a characteristic of Liquid Crystal Display for clearer vision.

Performance: It’s from the Yamaha portfolio, so you can expect a performance par excellence with respect to the start-up speed (the company says 0-60 this bike gives the best time. The running speed of Yamaha FZ-16 overtakes all with its unprecedented torque. What more? it comes priced at Rs. 65000 (ex-showroom). Additionally, the gear ratio provides with awesome agility and optimum performance on the Indian roads. It’s gotten a spacious seat, so you don’t have to worry off your over-sized butts!

Make Model	Yamaha FZ 16 Vixion
Year	2011 - 13
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