YAMAHA FZ16

Hunks on your city road
The Yamaha FZ16 is a mid segment street bike from Yamaha that gives its riders the feel of riding a high end, muscular sports bike. A fine blend of looks, technology and comfort make this bike different from others. This is also the bike that has won many of the prestigious popular awards for bikes of this category.

Looks and Design
The looks are indeed robust and macho and give the mid segments bike a fresh new take. The tyres are wide, tank is huge (and shaped uniquely) and the forks are beefy. The bike is designed for ultimate rider comfort and a balanced design provides stability.

Key Features
It is powered by a good displacement, air cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC engine with an envious power and torque. It is a bike designed for the urban rider and its design as well as technological features makes it give a feather smooth ride in city traffic. This revolutionary machine by Yamaha is also great on pick up and reaches the top speed in no time.

Other Features
The steel bodied large fuel tank is covered in plastic to maintain a polished outside appearance. The suspension is perfect and provides excellent shock absorption giving great rider and pillion comfort. The wide tubeless tyres are also balanced perfectly with each other and the rear one is actually the widest in all the bike of this segment.

Cons
The only missing element in this muscular bike is the crash guards. But still negligible for those who love such an eye catching and sporty look bike.

Final Verdict
With the new FZ16 Yamaha is all set to take over the Indian street bike market. If you are used to seeing mostly Pulsars and Hunks on your city roads get ready for a revolution. The FZ16 is very well prepared in every aspect and will soon be seen every where. It is big on power, technology and has some real mean yet powerful looks. Who in his right senses would say no to such a bike? If you ask me for flaws, there is really one thing that proves th saying 'nothing is perfect'- no rear disk brakes. Else, it's a perfect bike!

Yamaha YZF R6

Fly High with the Speed
This is one bike that really needs no introduction. Since a long time it has been catching the fancies of street riders and track racers alike. Yet the new YZF R6 has got such a stunning make over that it has become all the more drool worthy for all the sports bike lovers out there.

Looks and Design
The YZF R6 looks like one of those science fiction machines from the future that take your breath away the minute you see them. It gives you a feel of sharp lines flying in the air turning into a marvelous sports bike. It not only looks good but is also extremely comfortable to ride on. Front and rear disk brakes and a sturdy chassis give a smooth suspension and precise ride. The bike is designed to give an equal weight distribution and easy ride.

Key Features
The YZF R6 is a powerful sports bike with a four cylinder, DOHC liquid cooling fuel injected engine with a high displacement. It guns down the tracks and catches on speed with amazing swiftness. A six speed gear box and multi plate slipper clutch provide for excellent transmission.

Other Features
The YZF R6 by Yamaha is a light weight sports bike with great power. The forks and even the disc brakes are light and aid in providing the precision it is known for. It is a fine blend of a stylish street ride or a fierce track race.

Conclusion
The R6 has almost attained a cult status amongst its fans and is really an awesome, awesome bike to ride. However it is not a bike to be handled by novice riders and is clearly meant for more seasoned ones. The looks of the latest 2009 version are even more razor sharp and stunning. The bike only leaves you wishing for at least one or yet another ride soon after the first one!