Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd. has recently introduced their Yamaha V-Ixion (the name used in Indonesia) here in Malaysia as the Yamaha FZ150i streetbike. Coming onto the scene just months after Boon Siew introduced their Honda CBR150R (albeit very late!), the CKD Yamaha FZ150i is a ‘naked’ commuter bike compared to the full fairing equipped Honda CBR150R sport bike. However, where the CBR150R is equipped with a carburettor, the FZ150i is fuel-injected! Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) means easier starts, a smoother torque curve and less hassle for maintenance.

The FZ150i is powered by a 150cc, liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, with an output of 15 PS at 8,500 rpm. This falls just a little short of the CBR150R‘s 19PS at 10,500 rpm. Torque however, is nearly identical with the FZ150i producing 13.1 Newton-Metres at 7,500 rpm whereas the CBR150R pumps out 13.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm. We’ll have to test both bikes back-to-back to see which one is more rideable.

The FX150i‘s powerplant seems very similar to the Yamaha 135LC, but the larger 149.7 cc displacement appears to come from a bore up. The FX150i has a 57 x 58.7 mm bore x stroke.

Being the first and only EFI bike in town (Honda sadly didn’t introduce the Wave 125i or CBR150R with EFI!), the FX150i is sure to attract a lot of attention. EFI duties are taken care of by an EFI system equipped with Mikuni SE AC28-I throttle body, which has a venturi diameter of 28mm. The compression ratio of the engine stands at 10.4 to 1.

Best of all for customers is that the sales price for the Yamaha FZ150i is at RM7,798 excluding road tax, insurance and number plate. This represents quite a bit of value for money for customers considering a 150cc commuter bike, as the Honda CBR150R retails for about RM10,363.17 OTR! The two areas in which the FZ150i loses out to the CBR150R is that it’s a 5-speed vs. Honda‘s 6-speed, and Yamaha have seen fit to use drum brakes at the rear. However for a commuter bike, these aren’t really huge weaknesses at all, but demanding customers may make a fuss.

Hong Leong Yamaha also displayed a concept bike (previously exhibited as the V-Ixion concept in Indonesia) at their launch to the motoring media and dealers in Genting Highlands.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:
Liquid Cooled 4-Stroke, SOHC
Forward – Inclined Single Cylinder
Cubic Capacity: 149.80 cc
Bore x Stroke: 57.0 mm x 58.7 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.40 : 1
Max. Power: 11.10 kW @8500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 13.10 Nm @7500 rpm
Oiling: Wet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.15 litres
Coolant Capacity: 750 ml
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres
Throttle body: MIKUNI SE AC28-1
Engine Idling RPM: 1400 ± 100 rpm
Air Filter: Dry Element
Starting System: Electric Starter and Kick Starter
Clutch: Wet, Multiple-Disc
Transmission: Constant Mesh 5-Speed/ Mechanical

Frame:
Type: Delta Box Frame / Pressed Backbone
Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension: Monoshock Swingarm (Link Suspension)
Front Brake: Single Disc Brake 245.0x 4.0 mm
Rear Brake: Drum Brake (Leading, Trailing) 130.0mm
Front Tyre: 2.75 – 17 41P
Rear Tyre: 90/90 – 17M/C 49P
Chain: 428, 120 links

Electrics:
Front Lamp: 12V, 35W / 35.0W x 1
Front Signal Lamps: 12V, 10.0W x 2
Rear Lamp: 12V, 5.0W x 1
Brake Lamp: 12V, 5.0W / 21.0W x 1
Rear Signal Lamps: 12V, 10.0W x 2
Battery: 3.5 Ah
SparkPlug: NGK CR8E or DENSO U 24 ESR-N
Ignition System: DC – CDI [Full Transistor]

Dimensions:
L x W x H 2000 mm x 705 mm x 1035 mm
Seat Height: 790 mm
Wheelbase: 1282 mm
Ground Clearance: 167 mm
Dry Weight: 114.0 kg

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Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd. has recently introduced their Yamaha V-Ixion (the name used in Indonesia) here in Malaysia as the Yamaha FZ150i streetbike. Coming onto the scene just months after Boon Siew introduced their Honda CBR150R (albeit very late!), the CKD Yamaha FZ150i is a ‘naked’ commuter bike compared to the full fairing equipped Honda CBR150R sport bike. However, where the CBR150R is equipped with a carburettor, the FZ150i is fuel-injected! Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) means easier starts, a smoother torque curve and less hassle for maintenance.

The FZ150i is powered by a 150cc, liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, with an output of 15 PS at 8,500 rpm. This falls just a little short of the CBR150R‘s 19PS at 10,500 rpm. Torque however, is nearly identical with the FZ150i producing 13.1 Newton-Metres at 7,500 rpm whereas the CBR150R pumps out 13.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm. We’ll have to test both bikes back-to-back to see which one is more rideable.

The FX150i‘s powerplant seems very similar to the Yamaha 135LC, but the larger 149.7 cc displacement appears to come from a bore up. The FX150i has a 57 x 58.7 mm bore x stroke.

Being the first and only EFI bike in town (Honda sadly didn’t introduce the Wave 125i or CBR150R with EFI!), the FX150i is sure to attract a lot of attention. EFI duties are taken care of by an EFI system equipped with Mikuni SE AC28-I throttle body, which has a venturi diameter of 28mm. The compression ratio of the engine stands at 10.4 to 1.

Best of all for customers is that the sales price for the Yamaha FZ150i is at RM7,798 excluding road tax, insurance and number plate. This represents quite a bit of value for money for customers considering a 150cc commuter bike, as the Honda CBR150R retails for about RM10,363.17 OTR! The two areas in which the FZ150i loses out to the CBR150R is that it’s a 5-speed vs. Honda‘s 6-speed, and Yamaha have seen fit to use drum brakes at the rear. However for a commuter bike, these aren’t really huge weaknesses at all, but demanding customers may make a fuss.

Hong Leong Yamaha also displayed a concept bike (previously exhibited as the V-Ixion concept in Indonesia) at their launch to the motoring media and dealers in Genting Highlands.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:
Liquid Cooled 4-Stroke, SOHC
Forward – Inclined Single Cylinder
Cubic Capacity: 149.80 cc
Bore x Stroke: 57.0 mm x 58.7 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.40 : 1
Max. Power: 11.10 kW @8500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 13.10 Nm @7500 rpm
Oiling: Wet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.15 litres
Coolant Capacity: 750 ml
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres
Throttle body: MIKUNI SE AC28-1
Engine Idling RPM: 1400 ± 100 rpm
Air Filter: Dry Element
Starting System: Electric Starter and Kick Starter
Clutch: Wet, Multiple-Disc
Transmission: Constant Mesh 5-Speed/ Mechanical

Frame:
Type: Delta Box Frame / Pressed Backbone
Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension: Monoshock Swingarm (Link Suspension)
Front Brake: Single Disc Brake 245.0x 4.0 mm
Rear Brake: Drum Brake (Leading, Trailing) 130.0mm
Front Tyre: 2.75 – 17 41P
Rear Tyre: 90/90 – 17M/C 49P
Chain: 428, 120 links

Electrics:
Front Lamp: 12V, 35W / 35.0W x 1
Front Signal Lamps: 12V, 10.0W x 2
Rear Lamp: 12V, 5.0W x 1
Brake Lamp: 12V, 5.0W / 21.0W x 1
Rear Signal Lamps: 12V, 10.0W x 2
Battery: 3.5 Ah
SparkPlug: NGK CR8E or DENSO U 24 ESR-N
Ignition System: DC – CDI [Full Transistor]

Dimensions:
L x W x H 2000 mm x 705 mm x 1035 mm
Seat Height: 790 mm
Wheelbase: 1282 mm
Ground Clearance: 167 mm
Dry Weight: 114.0 kg

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