Yamaha FZ16 Vs Yamaha Fazer 150
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The costs of the bikes are different too. One goes in the touring section and the other goes in the racing section. It is up to you to decide which breed of bikes works for your style. Yamaha India has produced top notch machines for the economy segment, as these bikes are nothing but average performers with a hint of speed.
| Yamaha FZ16 | Yamaha Fazer 150 | |
| Engine | ||
| Engine Type | Air Cooled, 4 Stroke SOHC, 2 valves | Air Cooled, 4 Stroke SOHC, 2 valves |
| Displacement | 153.00 CC | 153.00 CC |
| Maximum Power | 14 PS @ 7500 rpm | 14 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14 NM @ 6000 rpm | 14 NM @ 6000 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 58.0 x 57.9 | NA |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start |
| Max Speed | 115kmph | 115kmph |
| Carburetor | Yes | Yes |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5: 1 | NA |
| Idle Speed | NA | 1000rpm |
| Fuel Tank | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.0 liters | 12.0 liters |
| Reserve Capacity | 1.2 liters | 2 liters |
| Dimension | ||
| Height | 1045 mm | 1045 mm |
| Width | 770 mm | 770 mm |
| Length | 1975 mm | 1975 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 137 kg | 141 kg |
| Wheelbase | 1335 mm | 1335 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | ||
| Suspension Front | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Suspension Rear | Mono cross | 7 Times Adjustable Mono cross |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Tires Front | 100 / 80 x 17 | NA |
| Tires Rear | 140 / 60 - R17 | NA |
| Wheels | Alloy wheels | NA |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Single Disc | Hydraulic Single Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum | Drum |
| Others | ||
| Ignition | CDI | CDI |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Return Type | 5 Speed Return Type |
| Clutch | Constant Mesh Wet Multi Plate | Wet Multi plate |
| Chassis Type | Diamond | NA |
As said though both the bikes are installed with the same engine the output generated is quite different. An amateur auto enthusiast might get confused since the engine capacity is same. The Fazer throttles up to the three digit mark in less time, but not as fast as the FZ. Fazer delivers a top whack of 110 to 115kmph speed. It can be achieved if power shifting is done. On the other hand the FZ reaches a top speed of 120kmph in no time. The reason for such a good performance is the engine and a lightweight body. The faring of the Fazer is heavy. The FZ does not have a fairing; it’s equipped with the headlamp directly.
Balancing act
The Fazer has a perfect name that is “Touring Spirit” the bike itself is superb on highways. The design of the bike ensures that you have a good time traveling long distances. The FZ on the other hand is a bit uncomfortable when it comes to long distance riding. The rider’s position on the bike is designed for short distance riding. There are chances of a backache being developed after long hours of curves and straights. If you wish to have a bike which can be used for long distance travel and which can give power in bed too the best option is the Fazer.
Mileage
The difference in the engine power can be felt easily since the Fazer is heavier than the FZ. The FZ delivers an average of 55kmpl without a problem. If you ride the vehicle in the economy zone, it delivers an average of 60kmpl that is quite decent. On the other hand, the Fazer delivers average of 45 to 55kmpl depending on riding conditions.
Time to go the ATM
In this situation, the engine is same, the difference is only in looks and feel. The best option is Fazer since it is very comfortable to ride in any given terrain. The FZ is not bad either but your back and other conditions are different in the FZ. Performance wise the FZ is a better option than Fazer since it is light weighted. If you wish to go for speed, the best option is the FZ. Cost difference between the bikes is not much either.
By editor in Auto India News, Auto Industry News, Bike Comparisons, Yamaha
Karthik responded on 09 Oct 2010 at 3:18 pm #
You know, I’d really appreciate someone writing a decent review that speaks about actual differences.
So far as I can tell, there is no difference in the seating posture of the two bikes. None!!
Yes, having the faring on the front will prevent wind from buffeting against you, but that doesn’t mean better riding posture!!
If the fazer has a different seat, then it’s a slightly different story. But I am not aware of any such claims either.
I read elsewhere that the Fazer comes with rear-disc, which doesn’t seem to be the case either.
In terms of handling, I read somewhere that the fazer’s engine is maybe tuned slightly differently. I am not sure of this claim either - the difference in handling could be because of the extra weight.
I only wish, the company clarified on some of these questions.
If it’s just for the faring then paying 8000 Rupees extra seems ridiculous.
BISWAJIT responded on 22 Jan 2011 at 12:05 pm #
i put my fz16 at yamaha showroon to modify it as fazer
Ananthu responded on 27 Jan 2011 at 7:03 am #
Faring in Fazer doesnot mean comfort…….it just protectes the wind but their is not much difference in riding comfort for both bikes.
On speaking about acceleration….Fz16 stands tall with just 5seconds jumps to 80km/hr…..fazer taking lot more time……Also the over weight of fazer makes it difficuilt for curve rides…..Fz16 is comparitaviely Cousy…Fz 16 Rockzzzzzz
manish responded on 18 Feb 2011 at 11:15 pm #
aaah!!!!!
I am confused!!!!
Mari responded on 31 Mar 2011 at 2:04 am #
superb……
totally confused lot…………..
i need style and mileage ….now can you just tell me ….. for which one i ve to go…?
gaurav soni responded on 07 Apr 2011 at 9:23 am #
Hello all,
since i just read this review i thought of adding my own two cents…the handelbar of teh fazer is completely diffrent form teh fz..whilst teh fz sports a slightly curved one teh fazer has a upswept handelbar…and teh seating is also reworked(technically)….u need to ride both bikes together only then one can understand.
Deepak responded on 29 Apr 2011 at 11:30 am #
Hi guys,
Since i bought Fazer(red) i had many tours, for 1st 500KM there is a speed limit of 60km or 4500rpm and for 600KM to 1000KM the speed limit is 80KM or 6000rpm. After that the bike can work normally. I never felt any back ache while riding Fazer continuously. Its handlebar is quite different from FZ16 Or FZS, observe it by having both bikes side by side. The fairing of Fazer really blast the wind, in normal bikes you can feel the force of air while opposite vehicles cross u. you can’t find such forced air in fazer. Fazer has a unique feature that it stops the engine automatically if the bike crashes. For me its giving 55KM/lit if it rode in economy zone(35-60) and 40KM/lit in normal speed (60-75) In worst conditions it delivers 33KM/lit if speed above (80-100). The back tire of the bike holds the road effectively, you can lean very close to the road. Controlling is very effective in fazer, you can control the bike within seconds even though u were in high speed. I am fully satisfied with Fazer, it is fully made up with quality standards.
thank you….
^^Deepak^^
Raju responded on 30 Apr 2011 at 11:29 am #
Hi guys ,
i bought fzs(silver tech) i am using that vehicle for speed and mileage when compared to fazer the speed is good and mileage gives to me also good when we are riding in a constant economy speed its giving 55km/lit in local and its pick up is also good when compare to fazer
saurav responded on 02 May 2011 at 1:00 am #
both are awesome bike, but at looking and mileage comparision………… fz are far better.
rythik responded on 03 May 2011 at 3:30 pm #
hello…..i got a fz16 a year ago exactly,i really loved it untill i saw the yamaha fazer….i haven’t test drived the fazer yet ……but im really crazy abt the looks…..im planing to convert my bike to fazer …….pls tell me how much it costs in tamil nadu……..and pls give me ur suggestions can i go for it or not????
Deepak responded on 11 May 2011 at 12:14 pm #
you can convert your fz16 to fazer, its cost lies between 7000 to 8000 and remember it adds 4kgs extra weight to your bike also effects your mileage but as per looks maximum looks on road will be on your bike..
ibrahim responded on 17 May 2011 at 12:49 am #
around 10000 in trichy but ur fz wount give better millage if u convert it fz-s is the best
ibrahim responded on 17 May 2011 at 12:50 am #
to change fz as fazer it would cost around 10000 in trichy but ur fz wount give better millage if u convert it as fazer and fz has a royal sport look
pratik responded on 09 Jun 2011 at 1:27 pm #
hey need ur help …tel me vch bike is betexx..mre…fz16 or fazer… plz reply me soon …within 15 i hv to buy ..wts da exact avg….tell me 35 or 40.. reply me as fast as u can
waiting..
Shyam responded on 05 Jul 2011 at 8:53 am #
Go for the new FZS… its better in cutting curves ,better in pick, better in mileage compared with Fazer. if you really wish to get a sporty long ride look, but do not really care about the little variation in performance nd mileage, go for Fazer. i like the new white fazer! But if you wish to rush in the heavy traffic like a fast snake, get the FZs! it has the royal off road look!! remember, if u ever happened to get ur fairings damaged by any little crash, you can claim only the 40 percent of fiber fairings via insurance. but no need to worry about that in FZS. Fzs simply gives you an international fz series look! i always prefer yamaha! and now i personally recommend you the stunning FZs!!
Senthil Kumar Gounder responded on 10 Aug 2011 at 7:18 am #
Hi Guys,
My suggestion is for you all to go the new fazer it gives u a mileage of 40-45 km per litre and the style attracts the most of them in the road.
I am fully satisfied with Fazer and most of all we are yamaha riders
iqbal khan responded on 01 Sep 2011 at 3:35 am #
is thare any yamaha 250 new arrivels?
sajan responded on 19 Sep 2011 at 12:40 am #
hi.
First i planned to buy yamaha fz16 but when i saw fazer my mood goty changed but still m confused bcoz the fazer has front looks but its side is not seems good,and the front look of fz is not good but side look is good
so pls help me out should i go for fz or fazer?
VIMAL responded on 19 Sep 2011 at 8:25 am #
i just want to say a simple point
fazer has the impact than any other bikes including fz
i think all yamaha riders must hav understood………………
happy “FAZER” DAYS
VIMAL responded on 19 Sep 2011 at 8:27 am #
FAZER HAS THE IMPACT THAN ANY OTHER BIKES INCLUDING WHETHER IT MIGHT BE AN FZ OR FZ-S……………………
BY AN CRAZIEST FAN OF YAMAHA…………….VALLAVAN.VIMAL
Lucky Luke responded on 23 Sep 2011 at 2:20 am #
Hi all.
I own a Fazer, and have been able to ride along with FZ & FZ-S. Can’t say that this enabled any to do any comparison, so I can’t say anything but that it’s a matter of taste….and of fear for scratches (Fazer owners constant fear!).
What I am afraid of is is that nor the author of this report, neither any of the posters here ever did any comparison either, and I tend to deny the validity of their conclusions solely based on assumptions when reading the numbers, which numbers only differ by 4kg. on the weight of the bike. Then, to say that these four Kg. would impede the acceleration significantly, and moreover the speed and mileage does not make much sense to me. I would rather think - but as I say: this also is assumption - that the Fazer has better aerodynamics, giving slightly better top speed, mileage, and even acceleration with it’s capability to attain higher speed with the same power.
Who will be able to deny this with reliable figures and tests?
But yo will have already found the real truth: I love my Fazer
MANOJ MATRIX responded on 23 Sep 2011 at 10:41 am #
i’m planing to buy a bike to occasion of diwali. i have searching in internet more and more so i decided fezzer is better then fz,pulsar220,or others. thx for this web there are many god comments of topic choseing fz or fazzer.
praveen responded on 24 Sep 2011 at 6:47 am #
WHEN COMPARED TO FZ, FZS AND FAZER!ACCORDING TO ME, IS FAZER IS THE BEST OPTION FOR THE COMFORTABLE!FAZER IS THE ONLY BIKE FOR POSH LOOK ON THE CITY ROADSAND IT IS GOOD BIKE FOR YOUTH!WHEN COMPARED TO FZ AND FZS BETER TAKE FZS!
firdaus responded on 13 Oct 2011 at 10:13 pm #
Guys i heard about fz16 convertion.im from singapore and was wondering u guys got any ways to contact yamaha india for shipping of fazer front fairing kits.websites maybe? Anyone?
Jasim responded on 17 Oct 2011 at 1:06 pm #
can i convert my black fz16 into green-black fzs…..?????
Plzz….reply…..!!!!
jon.bikez responded on 20 Oct 2011 at 4:47 am #
yes, you can convert your fz to fzs. you just had to replace the headlamp kit and need to get some green graphics as in fzs and some very slight changes in body. contact your yamaha dealer near to you.. they will do it for you and it might cost you around 2000….
jon.bikez responded on 20 Oct 2011 at 4:58 am #
About the fazer and fz, it mostly depends on your tastee…. fz have an off road racing look whereas the fazer provides you with a touring and racing looks..
I prefer the fazer (only the black one) and ters a new limited edition with golden graphics which looks superbbbbbb.
engine and performance appears to be almost same with fz and fazer and to me the fazer looks better and is comfortable.. got some great sporty look, the riding posture is comfortable and gives more smoother handling with its front fairing and the little extra weight, we got the feel that we cruise through the road with little resistance….
Geeks responded on 23 Oct 2011 at 4:23 pm #
Karthik’s right; save the cowl/fairing on the Fazer, there no differencesm design or technical (handle-bar included), between the FZ16 and the Fazer - as a matter of fact.
raju ps responded on 20 Nov 2011 at 11:43 am #
Fairing on small bikes adds only weight (may be give better looks), but there won’t be any gain in acceleration or top speed. Aerodynamics with fairing on larger capacity super bikes does no doubt wonders in acceleration, top speed, handling etc.
Abhishek Kumar responded on 16 Jan 2012 at 2:11 pm #
Very intense and informative discussion .. one of the few where the discussion is on the two bikes and not which one is better..
Thank you for helping me with my decision ..
povun responded on 23 Jan 2012 at 2:58 pm #
hi guys,
i bought fazer(white) fz and fazer also same only one diff Mask and then traveling very Comfortable for fazer.
Raj responded on 07 Feb 2012 at 5:26 am #
@povum
did you try test riding fzs and fazer before getting them?
fz16 might be different, but i feel fzs and fazer are same -faring
wats the milleage you get for fazer?
sujin responded on 19 Feb 2012 at 9:36 pm #
hey………..guys lets go to fzs its looking awesome in style,milageand speed comparing with fazer
Piyush responded on 21 Feb 2012 at 12:23 am #
Go for FZ1 its better then FZ16/FZ S/FAZER
http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/product/fz1/index.html
faustus leo responded on 21 Feb 2012 at 4:42 am #
FZ rocksssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!! lord of streets
Karthik responded on 15 Mar 2012 at 8:25 am #
guys….fazer is gonna be my first bike..simply based on the fact that i dont care much about performance difference and looks is really important to me…..MY QUESTION is does yamaha bikes,fazer in particular last for 4- 5 years with moderate maintenance if i look after it properly and if i mileage tune it can i get a mileage of 40-45 in city??(i would be riding my bike mostly in 35-55kmph)….thanks in advance…
aAkash responded on 23 Mar 2012 at 4:12 pm #
î jux wanna knw dat fazer,as v al knw is grt in his looks,rear tyre iz wide nd all meters r digital,everythng is fab,bt how to improve more nd more mileage of fazer???? As m gona take it soon!!! Plz help me guyz…
mohit responded on 24 Mar 2012 at 2:31 pm #
I m owner of fazzer nd i love it faaaaaar btter de fzs fz16 suprbfazer to fzs handling and cn we modify
Gaurav Chopra responded on 28 Apr 2012 at 10:30 am #
I cant decide that which bike should i take FZS or FAZER please guide me that which one should i take please?????????????
tell me on my site chopragaurav77@gmail.com
divin raj responded on 06 May 2012 at 10:35 pm #
pick yamaha fz s ..cas i hav 1 and with out any extra power added it cover 120km/h yeh!! thats a good speed and good engine condition the bike is superb..
shubham responded on 11 May 2012 at 12:39 am #
hey guys please give me the actul price of yamaha fz-s and yamaha fazer……and also its milege so that i can buy it…………………
hi all need advice on buying a bike with touring capability responded on 14 May 2012 at 2:39 am #
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