You have heard a lot about hybrid cars but hybrid bikes? Yes that is no longer a distant reality. Yamaha Motorcycles Bangladesh – ACI Motors Ltd. sets a new benchmark by launching the Yamaha FZS FI-Hybrid through a much decorated event in Dhaka yesterday.

Speaking through an online video at the event, the Director of Sales of Yamaha Motors in India Hiroshi Setogawa said, “Bangladesh is one of the most strategic & important market for us and we are very pleased to launch the first ever hybrid motorcycle in the market and we are very much hopeful that this will enlighten the motorcycle enthusiasts all round”. He also thanked all the YRC club members for their continued support and love.

Lets have a look why & how the FZS is called a hybrid:

The Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid features a 149cc air-cooled engine with a Smart Motor Generator (SMG) for hybrid assist, delivering 12.4 PS power and 13.3 Nm torque, offering features like Y-Connect Bluetooth, traction control, and a TFT display with navigation, plus single-channel ABS for safety, with a 13L fuel tank and around 60 kmpl mileage.

-Engine & Performance-
Engine: 149cc, Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Max Power: 9.1 kW (12.4 PS) @ 7,250 rpm
Max Torque: 13.3 N.m (1.4 kgf.m) @ 5,500 rpm
Hybrid System: Smart Motor Generator (SMG) with Stop & Start System
Mileage (ARAI): ~60 kmpl
Transmission: 5-speed

-Chassis & Suspension-
Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension: 7-Step Adjustable Monocross
Brakes: Front Disc (282mm) with Single Channel ABS, Rear Disc (220mm)
Tyres: Front 100/80-17, Rear 140/60R17 Radial

-Dimensions & Weight-
Kerb Weight: ~138 kg
Seat Height: 790 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 Liters

-Features-
Instrumentation: Color TFT Meter with Turn-by-Turn Navigation & Music Control
Connectivity: Y-Connect Bluetooth (Trip info, Battery Voltage, Last Parked Location)
Safety: Traction Control System (TCS), Single Channel ABS, Built-in LED Flashers
Emissions: E20 Compatible

Source: Own Correspondent