Yamaha FZ-X: Quirky yet Practical

The FZ lineup is Yamaha's most successful range in India and to give it a bit more versatility, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer decided to introduce the FZ-X. It offers the commuter segment an urban retro motorcycle with rugged looks and well-known Japanese reliability. The idea behind this motorcycle came into being when Yamaha launched a more premium and performance-oriented retro crossover, the XSR 155 in Thailand in 2019 and since then many were hoping it would grace our shores soon. As the XSR 155 is based on the YZF R15, Yamaha India thought this wasn’t economically viable, therefore, they created the new FZ-X, based on the FZ chassis while trying to retain the XSR 155’s classic styling. On paper, this certainly looks like a smart move by Yamaha, but how does the motorcycle actually fair on the road? Let’s find out… With the new FZ-X, Yamaha is not only entering the retro segment but will now manage to attract a new genre of bikers. As it is a new age urban bike, the styling is simple yet charismatic. The FZ-X sports a chunky round headlight which looks futuristic. It gets powerful bi-functional LED lights with three thick semi-circular DRLs running