Yamaha FZ Blue Flex:
🚀 Launch & Pricing
- Yamaha has introduced the FZ Blue Flex, India’s first flex-fuel motorcycle.
- Priced at â‚ą1.24 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
- Runs on ethanol blends from E20 to E85.
🔧 Engine & Performance
- Based on the regular 149cc air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine.
- Retuned for ethanol compatibility.
- Power output drops slightly:
- ~11.5–11.7 hp (vs 12.4 hp on standard FZ).
- 12.8 Nm torque (vs 13.3 Nm).
- Lower ground clearance: 135 mm (vs 165 mm on other FZ variants).
🎨 Design & Features
- Styling remains unchanged: LED headlamp, sculpted tank, single-piece seat, 17-inch alloys.
- Offered in a single Metallic Black shade.
- Equipped with front & rear disc brakes + ABS, 5-speed gearbox, telescopic front fork.
đź“Ť Availability
- Limited rollout via Blue Square dealerships in six states: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu.
- Bookings open online with a â‚ą2,000 token amount.
⚖️ Buyer Considerations
- Performance is closer to 125cc commuters due to ethanol’s lower energy density.
- Best suited for city commuting, where reduced acceleration isn’t a major drawback.
- Riders prioritizing highway performance or overtaking power may prefer the standard FZ.
In short: the FZ Blue Flex is Yamaha’s response to India’s ethanol-blending push, offering eco-friendlier fuel flexibility at the cost of a slight performance dip.
Would you like me to also compare this flex-fuel FZ with its rivals like the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 FFV and Hero Splendor+ Flex-Fuel, so you can see how it stacks up in specs and practicality?
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