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  • Matte Black
  • Racing Blue
  • Silver
  • Haze Metallic Grey

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Yamaha FZ-S V3

The fat-rear-tyre streetfighter that sells on presence rather than pace.

On sale ₹1.31 lakh ex-showroom, region not stated by the source
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Price
₹1.31 lakh
ex-showroom, region not stated by the source
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
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Quick answer

What is the Yamaha FZ-S V3?

The Yamaha FZ-S V3 is on sale in India, with a catalogue price from ₹1.31 lakh ex-showroom. It has a 149 cc petrol engine making 12.4 bhp, with a claimed 45 kmpl. Compare it with rivals or read the full specification sheet below.

At a glance

Key takeaways

  • 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

Price

Ex-showroom price

₹1.31 lakh

ex-showroom, region not stated by the source

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, region not stated by the source, 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

Yamaha FZ-S V3 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

Yamaha FZ-S V3 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

Yamaha FZ-S V3 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Yamaha FZ-S V3 cost?

A single trim at ₹1.31 lakh ex-showroom 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, MotoSutra’s 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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