Yamaha 250cc Bike to Launch on January 24! [TEASED]
Yamaha India is close to launching an all-new 250cc motorcycle. The upcoming Yamaha 250cc will be cheaper than the R3 and will have a streetnaked design. The Yamaha 250cc India launch date is January 24, 2017. The upcoming 250cc bike could have a starting price of Rs 1.5 Lakh. Powering this bike could be a 249cc, single-cylinder engine from the Brazil-spec Fazer 250. Maximum power and torque will be in tune of 21 PS and 20 Nm. The bike would offer a 6-speed gearbox.
Yamaha has been testing a new streetnaked on Indian public roads since quite sometime now. From the looks of it, the upcoming streetnaked will be a mix-and-match of theMT-03 and the M-Slaz. Speculations are rife that the development of the upcoming Yamaha 250cc bike has taken place in India. India could even become an export hub for the upcoming Yamaha model.
Yamaha 250cc India Launch
Date
| Launch Date | January 24, 2017 |
Yamaha has been testing its upcoming 250cc bike since quite some time now. A teaser image was also released recently and this model will go on sale on January 24, 2017. You can watch this space for news updates on the Yamaha 250cc India launch date.
Yamaha 250cc India Price
| Minimum Price | 1.5 Lakh |
| Maximum Price | 1.75 Lakh |
Prices could start at Rs 1.5 Lakh. The top-end model, which should get extras like an ABS system, could cost around Rs 1.75 Lakh. Official prices will be announced on the day of the launch. However, authorized Yamaha dealerships can commence ‘unofficial’ bookings anytime now.
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Yamaha 250cc Top Speed
| Top Speed | 138 KMPH* |
*expected
Yamaha 250cc 0-100 KMPH
| 0-100 KMPH | 8.5 Seconds* |
*expected
Yamaha 250cc Mileage
| City | 33 KMPL |
| Highway | 38 KMPL |
Official mileage figures will be available at the time of launch.
Yamaha 250cc India Specifications
| Engine | 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled |
| Max. Power | 21 PS |
| Peak Torque | 20 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
| Brakes | Disc (Front and Rear) |
| Suspension | Telescopic Forks (Front), Monoshock (Rear) |
The upcoming Yamaha 250cc bike for India is likely to get the same 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine that powers the Fazer 250. For India, this engine will come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Peak power-torque will be 21 PS-20 Nm. This engine will be BSIV-compliant. The bike features 41mm telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Both the wheels get a disc brake setup each.
Yamaha 250cc India – Rivals
The upcoming Yamaha 250cc bike will rival the following models in India-
Yamaha 250cc Bike Design Review
There are rumours that the upcoming Yamaha 250cc bike for India will go on sale under the FZ moniker. Frankly, this bike does look like a Yamaha FZ, albeit, a premium version. There are bits, like the end-can, which have been directly lifted off the FZ. However, the bike carries several design features that seem to have been taken from the MT03 and M-Slaz. The highlights include LED headlamps, chiselled fuel tank. muscular tank extensions and stubby exhaust. Overall, the upcoming 250cc Yamaha has enough to make a bold statement. The recent teaser image shows the bike’s headlight unit.
