Yamaha has introduced a new player in the neo-retro game in the Indian market. Christened as the FZ-X, the new model is based on the popular FZ-S and it is available in two variants, with and without the Yamaha Motorcycle Connect. The standard FZ-X is priced at INR 1,16,800 while the Bluetooth-equipped FZ-X will cost you INR 1,19,800.

The FZ-X gets a neo-retro design inspired by the popular XSR series. It gets a circular LED projector headlamp with a LED DRL ring, a muscular-looking fuel tank, and an all-black exhaust. The FZ-X also gets a single-piece two-level seat, a tall handlebar, fork gaiters, and brushed aluminium brackets to lend a scrambler-inspired appearance.   The motorcycle gets a brand new all-digital instrument console. The Bluetooth-equipped variant features smartphone connectivity to work with the Y-Connect app.

The Yamaha Y-Connect app displays phone notifications and several telemetric features like fuel consumption, maintenance recommendation, last parking position, malfunction, as well as the Revs Dashboard that displays data such as engine rpm, degree of throttle opening, rate of acceleration, eco-friendly riding indicator and real-time fuel consumption. However, it skips navigation or media control.

Powering the FZ-X is the same 149cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine from the FZ-S and delivers the identical 12.2 bhp and 13.6 Nm. This engine comes paired with a 5-speed transmission. Suspension duties on the new FZ-X are handled by telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock. Similarly, the braking duties are taken care of by disc brakes on both wheels with assistance from a single-channel ABS.

The new FZ-X is available in three colours – Matt Copper, Metallic Blue, and Matte Black.