Bharat Mobility Expo 2025: Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid debuts in India

Bharat Mobility Expo 2025: At the 2025 Auto Expo, Yamaha unveiled a range of exciting models, many of which are unlikely to make it to India. Still, the showcase highlighted the brand’s impressive engineering and innovation, serving as a reminder to cycling enthusiasts, especially millennials, of Yamaha’s technological excellence. The 2025 FZ-S Fi, India’s first hybrid motorcycle, is the main attraction at the Yamaha pavilion. The model shown is the high-spec DLX variant with the added power boost provided by the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). For the uninitiated, the FZ-S Fi Hybrid is an entry-level touring bike aimed at the Asian market, featuring a 149cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine. The hybrid system improves acceleration from a standstill, improves fuel efficiency and helps reduce emissions, especially at lower revs when most pollutants are produced.

Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid: Engine Details and Hardware Tuning

As for the mechanicals, the 2025 Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid is powered by a 149cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that generates 12.2 bhp. maximum power and 13.3 Nm of torque, coupled with a five-speed gearbox. It features a mild hybrid assist system that temporarily boosts torque output, providing a power surge.

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The suspension setup includes a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock with adjustable preload at the rear. The braking system consists of a 282 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear disc, both equipped with single-channel ABS. The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends and has a curb weight of 139 kg.

Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid: Features

The 2025 Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid boasts a newly designed color TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity enabling features such as call and notification alerts, music control and an updated switchgear to control these features. In addition, the FZ-S Hybrid has LED indicators, traction control and single-channel ABS, increasing the safety factor of the model.

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In terms of market rivalry, the Yamaha model is up against the Hero Xtreme 160R as well as the Bajaj Pulsar 150.

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