Yamaha Motor India has decided to rechristen Yamaha FZ15 ahead of its launch in India and has renamed it as Yamaha FZ16. Indianon2wheels brings you the features and specifications of the latest entrant in the competitive 150cc motorcycle segment, Yamaha FZ16.

Yamaha FZ16 features a 153cc air-cooled, carbureted, 4-stroke, SOHC, single-cylinder, 2-valve engine, which produces 14 Ps at 7500 rpm and 14 N.m. of torque at 6000 rpm. While the stopping power comes from the 267mm disc brake at front with twin pot calipers and a standard drum brake does the duty at the rear.

Yamaha it seems is looking to sell the FZ16 mainly on the merits of its look, a fact accentuated by not only the rather strange yet eye catching headlight, which flows well with the rest of the body work, but also the 100/80-17 and 140/60-R17 tyre combination, which would catch the imagination of lot of people.

However despite this, Yamaha has managed to keep FZ16’s curb weight (137kgs) similar to the 150cc segment leader, Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i.

Even though we suspect that performance will take a hit due to the rather fat tyres which only help in the looks department, it remains to be seen, how well the FZ16 performs as a complete package.

Yamaha FZ16 technical specifications:

Yamaha FZ16 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

Yamaha FZ16 Chassis:
Frame type: Diamond
Suspension (front/rear): Telescopic / Monocross
Brake type(front/rear): Hydraulic single disc / drum
Tire size (front/rear): 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

Yamaha FZ16 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

Honda Powersports has introduced an the all-new and lighter 2009 CRF450R, with a brand-new engine with electronic fuel injection, developed concurrently with an entirely new rolling chassis, work together to deliver 450-class-leading power along with 250-style handling. It’s an unprecedented blend of power, suspension and handling that together bring a genuine revolution to the premier motocross class.

New features in 2009 Honda CRF450R

• All new lighter engine
• Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
• All-new fifth generation aluminum frame features a longer swing arm, and a lower CG for improved acceleration and better front wheel traction
• Kayaba front and rear suspension
• Redesigned higher-capacity airbox improves filter access
• Innovative exhaust system improves mass centralization
• All new bodywork

2009 Honda CRF450R Specifications:
Engine Type: 449cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 96mm x 62.1mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Valve Train: Unicam, four-valve; 36mm intake, titanium; 30mm exhaust, steel
Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 50mm throttle body.
Ignition: Full Transistor with three-gear-position electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain; 13T/48T
Suspension Front: 48mm inverted Kayaba Air-Oil-Separate (AOS) with 16-position rebound and 18-position compression damping adjustability; 12.2 inches travel
Rear: Pro-Link Kayaba single shock with spring preload, 20-position rebound damping adjustability, and compression damping adjustment separated into low-speed (18 positions) and high-speed (1 1/2 turns); 12.6 inches travel
Brakes Front: Single 240mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear: Single 240mm disc
Tires Front: 80/100-21
Rear: 120/80-19
Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 26-degrees 52 minutes
Trail: 114.2mm (4.5 inches)
Seat Height: 37.6 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.1 inches
Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons
Color: Red
Curb Weight: 234.8 pounds

Yamaha motors on Wednesday, unveiled the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 at a press conference at Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Fiat Yamaha Team riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, plus Tech 3 Yamaha team-mates Colin Edwards and James Toseland were surprise guests at the unveiling of 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1.

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Introduction Video

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Features Video

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specifications:
Engine Type: 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium valves)
Bore and Stroke: 78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression ratio: 12.7:1
Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection
Ignition: TCI
Transmission: 6-speed with multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive: #530 o-ring chain
Suspension (front): 43mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension (rear): Single shock with piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes (front): Dual 310mm disc, radial mounted forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes (rear): 220mm disc, single piston caliper
Tires (front): 120/70ZR17M/C 58W
Tires (rear): 190/555ZR17M/C 75W
LxWxH: 81.5 x 28.1 x 44.5 in
Seat height: 32.8in
Wheelbase: 55.7in
Fuel capacity: 4.8 galleons
Wet weight: 454lb