Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company Production 2008–present Class Standard | Parent company Yamaha Corporation Predecessor Yamaha RX-Z | |
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The Yamaha FZ150i is a lightweight 150 cc motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company exclusively for Asian and Indian markets. It was launched in Malaysia in January 2008 at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands as the first completely knocked down (CKD) bike to be fuel-injected in Asian motorcycle market. In Indonesia it is known as the Yamaha V-Ixion.
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Marketing
In Malaysia, the FZ150i is locally assembled at the Hong Leong Yamaha (HLY) plant at Sungai Buloh, Selangor. According to HLY web site, this model is expected to be sold by 500 units a month after the first year of its introduction. Apart from Malaysia, the FZ150i is also available in other Asian countries such as in Singapore and Indonesia.
2013 update
The updated version of the FZ150i was launched in Indonesia as V-Ixion Lightning in 2013 and in Malaysia in April 2014. The engine is upgraded to produce 16.5 hp with 14.5 Nm of torque. An oxygen sensor was added to the exhaust port of the engine. The front and rear tires were upgraded with Dunlop D102A 90/80-17 at the front and 120/70-17 at the rear, mated with star-shaped 5-spoke alloy wheels. Rear braking is improved by using a Nissin single piston calliper with 200 mm disc. It has a grab bar for pillion is positioned under the side rear body of the bike.
In late 2015, the bike had some minor changes including the redesigned headlamp and instrument panels, shorter rear fender, and an Euro 3 compliant exhaust system. This model is known as V-Ixion Advance in Indonesia.