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- Silver
- Haze Metallic Grey
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Yamaha Bike
Yamaha FZ-S V3
The fat-rear-tyre streetfighter that sells on presence rather than pace.
On sale ₹1.31 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹1.31 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 45 kmpl
- Engine
- 149 cc
- Power
- 12.4 bhp
- Torque
- 13.6 Nm
- Top speed
- 110 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 146 kg
- Seat height
- 809 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Seats
- 2
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.31 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched September 2023
Yamaha FZ-S V3 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| FZ-S V3 petrol manual Dual-channel ABS · LED headlamp · Full colour-range choice | ₹1.31 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
45 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
149 cc · 1 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 12.4 bhp at 7,250 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 13.6 Nm at 5,500 rpm
- Top speed
- 110 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 149 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 12.4 bhp @ 7,250 rpm |
| Max torque | 13.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Mileage | 45 kmpl |
| Top speed | 110 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 146 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 2 persons |
| Suspension | Telescopic front fork, gas-charged rear shock absorber |
| Brakes | 282 mm front disc, 245 mm rear disc, dual-channel ABS |
| Tyres | Front 100/90-17, rear 140/70-17 |
| Safety equipment | Dual-channel ABS with a 282 mm front disc; no official crash-test rating exists |
Dimensions
| Length | 2145 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 809 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the FZ-S V3
The FZ-S V3 is the motorcycle buyers choose with their eyes, and Yamaha has never pretended otherwise. The 149cc air-cooled single makes a modest 12.4 bhp, but the 140-section rear tyre, the sculpted tank and the bar-raised riding position produce a road presence that machines with twice the power struggle to match. In traffic it is broad, upright and visible, which is a safety argument in itself.
The character is deliberately old-school. Torque is flat and early rather than peaky, the five-speed box has long ratios that keep revs down on the highway, and the engine’s refinement at 5,000 rpm is the quiet boast of the whole listing — nothing here sounds less like a commuter bike from the kerb. Claimed mileage of 45 kmpl is credible precisely because the gearing does not encourage hard riding.
The honesty problem is the price. At this catalogue’s ₹1.31 lakh it overlaps the liquid-cooled 18 bhp 155cc machines, which are quicker, lighter on the bar and better equipped electronically. Buyers are paying for the FZ’s presence and its two-up comfort, and if the priority were outright pace the money is better spent elsewhere on this list.
- 140-section rear tyre — widest rubber in the 150cc class here
- 45 kmpl claimed from long highway-style gearing
- Seat and pegs arranged for real two-up comfort
Features
Instrumentation
- Negative-LCD console with analogue speedometer surround
- Gear-position readout and fuel gauge
- Twin tripmeters with average economy
- Service-due indicator
Electricals
- Stacked LED headlamp with daytime running lights
- LED tail lamp and indicators
- 12 V charging point at the steering head
- Engine kill switch with self-starter
Chassis
- Diamond frame with a wide aluminium-bar handlebar
- 282 mm front disc with dual-piston caliper
- Gas-charged rear shock absorber
- 13-litre fuel tank
Pros and cons
What we like
- Unmatched road presence for the money
- The most comfortable standard seat for a pillion in the 150 class
- Genuinely relaxed highway manners at 90 km/h
What we would change
- 12.4 bhp is the lowest output of any 150cc here
- Single cylinder runs out of urge hard loaded on a gradient
- One trim, one price — no cheaper entry point
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.1/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.6/5
Power, acceleration & riding dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.6/5 Good
- Features Equipment & rider features 3.8/5 Good
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 4.4/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 4.0/5 Very strong
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 3.8/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.5/5 Excellent
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.4/5 Very strong
The fat-rear-tyre streetfighter that sells on presence rather than pace.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Yamaha FZ-S V3 cost?
A single trim at ₹1.31 lakh ex-showroom Delhi NCR in MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue, which places it against the liquid-cooled 155cc sport-nakeds rather than the commuter 150s.
What is the real-world mileage of the FZ-S V3?
Against the claimed 45 kmpl, MotoSutraâs estimate settles around 40-45 kmpl in city traffic and can touch 50 kmpl on a steady highway run.
Is the FZ-S V3 better than the R15 for commuting?
For pillion comfort, low-end flexibility and cost per kilometre, yes. For pace, chassis quality and the fun of riding hard, the R15 is the better machine — the two bikes serve different riders.
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