Hybrid tech meets the 150cc commuter: Yamaha updates its bestseller
A 150cc motorcycle with hybrid assist and traction control at this price point? That’s what Yamaha has just put on the road. The 2025 Yamaha FZ-S Fi arrives with an efficiency-focused hybrid assist system, a 60 kmpl claimed mileage, sharper styling, and a longer list of rider aids aimed squarely at India’s daily riders who don’t want to compromise on tech or looks.
At the heart is a refined 149cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke SOHC, 2-valve engine—BS6-compliant and fuel-injected. Outputs are familiar: 12.4 PS at 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The motor continues with a 9.6:1 compression ratio and a square-ish bore and stroke of 57.3 mm x 57.9 mm. What changes is how the power is delivered in tandem with the hybrid assist, which lends a helping hand when you need a bit more shove without burning extra fuel.
Yamaha’s big claim is efficiency: 60 kmpl in stated conditions. The assist system is designed to aid acceleration from low revs, where engines typically sip more fuel to get moving. Think of it as a light nudge rather than an electric alternate powertrain. There’s no plugging in, no EV mode, and no separate motor doing the heavy lifting; it’s tuned to make starts smoother and overtakes easier while trimming fuel use. If your commute involves a lot of stop-and-go traffic, the gains are likely to be most noticeable there.
Power goes through a 5-speed manual gearbox, a tried-and-tested setup on the FZ range. The gearing on the FZ-S Fi has always favored urban usability—the 2025 model should feel the same, only more relaxed when pulling away from signals thanks to the assist. Yamaha hasn’t pitched this as a performance upgrade, and the headline figures confirm that; the pitch is efficiency, refinement, and usable torque delivery.
Price, variants, features, and how it stacks up for everyday riders
The 2025 FZ-S Fi comes in two trims: Standard and Hybrid. Prices sit between Rs 1.35 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Hybrid variant commands the premium for the assist tech and will be the pick for heavy city users who want maximum mileage and smoother take-offs. If you’re on flatter routes with fewer stops, the Standard will still tick most boxes, including the updated styling and feature pack.
Colorways are more playful this year: Racing Blue, Cyan Metallic Grey, Matte Black, Metallic Grey, Ice Fluo Vermillion, and Cyber Green. Yamaha has leaned into contrasting accents and bold tank graphics to keep the FZ-S feeling fresh without breaking away from its streetfighter silhouette. The bike retains its muscular tank, compact tail, and forward-biased stance that has defined the FZ family since its early days in India.
Key numbers stay friendly for everyday use: a 137 kg kerb weight, a 13-litre fuel tank, and a 790 mm seat height. That makes it accessible for a wide range of riders and light enough to thread through traffic without drama. The theoretical range, using Yamaha’s claim, brushes past 700 km on a full tank—great for those who hate fuel stops or ride longer stretches on weekends. It’s also E20 fuel compatible, future-proofing the bike for India’s evolving fuel mix.
On the tech front, the FZ-S Fi gets an LCD digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity via Yamaha’s Y-Connect Bluetooth system. The app delivers trip distance tracking, average speed, battery voltage, last parked location, and malfunction notifications. The console itself shows digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and a clock. For riders who track daily runs or want a quick view of bike health before a long ride, this connectivity actually adds value beyond a novelty pairing alert.
Safety comes upgraded too. You get single-channel ABS and a traction control system—still uncommon in this price band. The ABS keeps panic stops in check, while traction control is a net positive for wet roads, polished concrete ramps, or loose patches. Braking is handled by discs at both ends, and lighting is full LED—headlight to taillight—for better visibility and a modern face after dark. Practical bits like a tyre-hugging rear mudguard and a lower engine guard are standard, which commuters will appreciate during monsoons and on rougher patches.
Suspension is a conventional and reliable combo: telescopic forks up front and a preload-adjustable rear mono-shock. That last bit matters when you frequently carry a pillion or vary loads—few clicks of preload can keep the rear planted and reduce wallow. Alloy wheels are standard, and they should help keep unsprung mass in check and steering feel predictable on city streets.
Beyond the headline hardware, Yamaha has kept the rider triangle relaxed. The seat is a single-piece setup with adequate length for rider and pillion, and there are passenger footrests as standard. The FZ range is known for its neutral ergonomics—upright torso, slightly rear-set pegs, and a wide handlebar—making the bike easy to ride for hours without straining wrists or back. Expect that character to carry over here.
Warranty stands at two years, and the bike gets mobile application support out of the box. For most buyers, that means ease of tracking ride data and, depending on future app updates, better maintenance management over time. Yamaha’s dealer network is wide, and parts availability has historically been strong for the FZ lineup—something budget-conscious buyers weigh heavily when picking a commuter with flair.
Where does it sit against rivals? In the 150–160 cc streetfighter space, it will go up against the Bajaj Pulsar N150 and N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Honda SP160, and Hero Xtreme 160R 4V. These bikes fight hard on styling and features, and some bring more outright power. What Yamaha is pushing here is a different edge—hybrid assist for better real-world efficiency and the reassurance of traction control alongside single-channel ABS. If your top criteria are mileage, refinement, and ease of ownership, that focus matters more than a few extra PS.
It’s also notable that Yamaha is leaning into E20 compatibility and connected features even on a mass-market commuter. That’s a sign of where the segment is heading: smarter dashboards, app support, and small efficiency gains through software and light electrification rather than dramatic mechanical overhauls.
Who should pick which variant? Daily city riders with heavy stop-and-go traffic, delivery professionals covering long routes, and anyone who rides two-up often will benefit most from the Hybrid’s assist behavior and mileage bump. If your usage is lighter or you want to keep the price in check while still getting the refreshed styling, the Standard makes sense. Tourers doing occasional highway runs won’t feel short-changed either; the FZ platform has always been stable and predictable at legal highway speeds, and the 13-litre tank is a quiet advantage.
As for colors, younger buyers usually lean toward Racing Blue and Cyber Green for the pop, while Matte Black and Metallic Grey keep it clean and understated. The Ice Fluo Vermillion is the wild card—easy to spot in traffic and a conversation starter at the office parking lot.
The 2025 update doesn’t rip up the FZ playbook. It refines it. You still get a comfortable, light, and easygoing street bike. Now it’s better equipped for the realities of Indian commuting—rising fuel costs, crowded roads, and riders who expect their bikes to talk to their phones and provide safety nets without demanding a premium-class budget.
Bookings and deliveries typically begin soon after launch across Yamaha dealerships, and given the price positioning, expect the Hybrid to attract most early interest in metro cities. If you’re cross-shopping, take a short back-to-back test ride on your usual route. The hybrid assist’s advantage shows up most in the first 50 meters—exactly where city bikes win or lose buyers.