Need some advice on FZ16 !!!

[kinara_wy]

hey guys, tot of getting this bike.. wondering if the spec are good, esp the part on the rear drum brake..I notice alot of bikes using both disc brake.. Is there any diff on drum brakes n disc brake ?

 

http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/product/fz16/img/colour_fz16_p1.jpg

 

http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/product/fz16/img/colour_fz16_p2.jpg

 

 

Engine

 

Engine type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve

Displacement 153.0cm3

Bore & Stroke 58.0 × 57.9mm

Compression ratio 9.5:1

Maximum output 14PS / 7500 rpm

Maximum torque 14 N.m / 6000 rpm

Starting method Electric starter

Lubrication type Wet sump

Carburetor type BS26

Clutch type Constant mesh wet multiplate

Ignition type CDI

Primary/secondary reduction ratio 3.409 / 2.857

Transmission type Return type 5-speed

 

Chasis

 

Frame type Diamond

Suspension (front/rear) Telescopic / Monocross

Wheelbase 1,335mm

Brake type(front/rear) Hydraulic single disc / drum

Tire size (front/rear) 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

 

Dimensions

 

Overall Length × Width × Height 1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm

Seat height 790mm

Wheelbase 1,335mm

Minimum ground clearance 160mm

Dry weight/Curb weight 126 kg / 137 kg

Fuel tank volume 12 liters

Engine oil volume 1.2 liters

[rezz_shaz]

Disc and drum brake is a lot of difference......Go for disc brake whenever possible.

As for the bike spec....got no comment. Would rather go by bike reputation and review from fellow riders first hand...spec on paper very subjective and misleading

[DeusExMachina]

This is a Yamaha India bike. Will it make it to our local shores?

 

Because i've seen the FZ150 here already. This FZ16, am not so sure if it'll make it here.

[kinara_wy]

is it possible to change the rear drum brake to disc ? does it cost a bomb ? i have read some comment from india.. most of them say they enjoy the ride,milage is good, around 33km/l ... but the pillion seat is rather small

[DeusExMachina]

There's already an FZ150 in SG. Have you considered this?

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008/05/26/bikepics-1301130-full.jpg

 

 

The existing FZ150 appears to have a twin spar aluminium (perimeter) frame.... while the FZ16 has a steel tube single or double cradle frame. (looks single to me)

 

The twin spar frame is better because it's more rigid.

Edited May 23, 2009 by DeusExMachina

[kinara_wy]

yea i notice this bike ,but i prefer a wider bike like the FZ16 or rwr.. my last choice is the YZF R15 tat is coming soon in yamaha..tat bike really looks cool to me.. vara looks gd but its too ex.. I dun want to exceed 10k for my budget.

[Constructicon]

I've seen the FZ150 at a carpark. Looks too skinny for my liking.

The new FZ16 looks so much better.

 

But seriously, I would ignore bikes with drum brakes. Are we still in the 70s?

[kinara_wy]

I've seen the FZ150 at a carpark. Looks too skinny for my liking.

The new FZ16 looks so much better.

 

But seriously, I would ignore bikes with drum brakes. Are we still in the 70s?

 

 

The new FZ16 really looks good.. but why did they use drum brakes.. its a new bike man... budget ? cut cost ? I like this bike alot, but the drum bike is disapointing.. anyone have any idea to improve it in anyway ?

[DeusExMachina]

The new FZ16 really looks good.. but why did they use drum brakes.. its a new bike man... budget ? cut cost ? I like this bike alot, but the drum bike is disapointing.. anyone have any idea to improve it in anyway ?

 

Change the rear rim to one with a disc brake, and that fits with the chain/sprocket alignment. Then change the entire rear brake system... pump, etc....

 

Question is... do you really wanna go to all that trouble? Moreover, most of the time, we use our front brakes.

[kinara_wy]

Change the rear rim to one with a disc brake, and that fits with the chain/sprocket alignment. Then change the entire rear brake system... pump, etc....

 

Question is... do you really wanna go to all that trouble? Moreover, most of the time, we use our front brakes.

 

 

haha..after seeing wad u said abt the trouble, i think i will just stick wif it.. as long the brakes are working, it should be no problem.. btw, compare this bike wif RWR.. wad do u think ?

[existonz09]

hi there kinara .. i am an owner of the FZ16 in nepal currently .. recently just bought it and yes the bike feels good.. yeah the drum brake is a disappointment but it works well.. just that u dont have the super brake effect of disc brakes.. they placed drum brakes on the back to cut cost. but then u could just insert a disc brake system at the back no problem, just need the money(since the bike has gone thru cost effective measures, u could use that market discount to ur advantage and buy ur own pefered disc brakes) who said u gotta insert them urself.. any bike shop can insert that for u for a price though.. i cant say anything about mileage but it gives me about 35-40km per litre(ridden it only about 50km till now... bought on last sunday ma).. oh also one thing to note.. the fuel tank u see on the bike is not really a fuel tank.. its actually a plastic/hard fibre type external casing for the bike.. its good in a way that when u run into an accident and kinda scrap ur fuel tank, u simply replace only the side that has been scraped beyond repairable mark. and since it's plastic/hard fibre it is cheaper than normal metal fuel tanks(actual fuel tank on FZ16 and FZs is inside) ... and finally drum brakes arent that bad, it just doesnt look that cool as disc brake.. but works everytime.. unless u r real kiasu about having disc brakes..

[kinara_wy]

hey existonz09 .. Thanks for ur infor.. feel free to share more things abt this bike.. I am just waiting for it to come into sg... btw , u sound like a singaporean.. do u used to be one ? =)

[allenkey]

the FZ150 has fuel-injection while this FZ16 uses carburetor... hmm

[irenesim]

For ur infor is very good about fz16 i ride to langkawe . No problem .but my dot have kick start