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Yamaha FZ Version 3 Spotted Testing; India Launch In 2019

Yamaha FZ is preparing for an upgrade, most probably getting ready for the version 3.0 design lines for the country. The recently spied images give clear hints of an upcoming FZ25 inspired motorcycle, getting all-new exhaust cover, extended tank shrouds, and different front fascia finish. The headlight area now flows more like the quarter-liter machine, further feeling similar when considering the front wheel section with bigger disc and flowing alloy wheel design. The engine bay of FZ Version 3 is exactly similar to the current generation FZS, clearing the fact that changes are visually appealing and more like a facelift than a complete overhaul.

2019 Yamaha FZ may bring more power through the same setup as present generation model has the most decent output among all others of its segment. The console used here looks similar to FZ25 and dual disc brakes may arrive as standard on the FZ Version 3. The tail section gets new tire hugger, familiar taillight design and grab-rail sort of finish after the pillion seat. Yamaha has always shared parts among multiple motorcycles to keep the cost under check and this generation is too a similar story. It seems like the rear tire is also an upgraded 140-section unit from FZ25.

Some of the noticeable upgrades will include LED headlight, redesigned fuel tank with a similar design to FZ25, extended fairing that connects to the fuel tank shrouds, reworked handlebar position promoting straight riding position and a slightly lower rear section for easy pillion seating. The current generation 149cc, single cylinder engine is good for 13.2 PS at 8000 rpm and 12.8 Nm at 6000 rpm. The low 9.5:1 compression may get raised for better output in the next generation model. Yamaha FZ-S weighs 133 kg with the rear disc brake and thus, expecting a similar or even lower wet weight for the third generation model is obvious.