YAMAHA BISON ( FZ-16 )

Yamaha plans to launch a new product. The possibility of new products will be marketed in Indonesia in 2010. According to Yamaha's new motorcycle is named Yamaha Bison. But according to the news on the market Yamaha's name in the international market Bison named Yamaha FZ-16.

Yamaha Bison is a new variant of the Yamaha. no longer just change the name and part-partnya like vega or jupiter by jupiter-z with a new or vega vega zr only changed the name and some partnya. Yamaha Bison actually use the new part-dri Yamaha parts.

In terms of appearance Yamaha Bison looked handsome and sturdy despite carrying only 150cc engine. Bison Yamaha appearance similar to European motorcycles with a style of his naked bike.

But unfortunately the muscular appearance and cool in the Balance is not with technology like the V-Ixion kakanya. In this motor was used air-cooled engine and still uses a carburetor as the fuel supply is not like V-Ixion who was use radiators as a coolant and fuel supply using injection technology. According to this because as YMKI marketing strategy. Excess use of injection is the fuel consumption will be controlled both in the run-up or spin down. so fuel consumption more efficient. but the use of a carburetor is also beneficial for the customer. due to setting the machine they liked.

Yamaha Bison headlights using the new style. not like Yamaha products used the previous round light or box.

Design a new exhaust and the first. FZ-16 had a short-shaped exhaust and big.

Fuel tank capacity of 12 Lier muscular shape with sporty curves.

The wheels look heavy because of the bandaged with wide tread tires 140/60-R17 size. And still to memperthankan brakes brakes belakangya Tromol.

This motor rear suspension remains a type use big monosock but flexible, so comfortable to drive.

This motor is equipped on the digital panel Speedo meter panel has undergone significant progress and the first for Yamaha motorcycles in Indonesia.

Using a capacity of 150cc engine, air-cooled and fuel supply to use carburetors.

According to this news in the bison Yamaha will be have price Rp 19.000.000,-. still cheaper than the V-Ixion brother precious 20-21 million.

For full specifications:

ENGINE

Engine type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve

Displacement 153.0cm3

Bore & Stroke 58.0 × 57.9mm

Compression ratio 9.5:1

Maximum output 14PS / 7500 rpm

Maximum torque 14 N.m / 6000 rpm

Starting method Electric starter

Wet Sump Lubrication type

Carburetor type BS26

Clutch type Constant mesh wet multiplate

Ignition type CDI

Primary / secondary reduction ratio 3,409 / 2,857

Transmission type Return type 5-speed

CHASSIS

Frame type Diamond

Suspension (front / rear) Telescopic / Monocross

Wheelbase 1.335 mm

Brake type (front / rear) Hydraulic single disc / drum

Tire size (front / rear) 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

DIMENSION

Overall Length × Width × Height 1.975 mm × 1.045 mm × 770mm

Seat height 790mm

Wheelbase 1.335 mm

Minimum ground clearance 160mm

Dry weight / Curb weight: 126 kg / 137 kg

Fuel tank volume 12 liters

Engine oil volume 1.2 liters