The Yamaha FZ150i (called V-Ixion/Vixion in Indonesia) is a lightweight 150 cc motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company exclusively for Southeast Asian markets. It was launched in Indonesia in June 2007 at Palembang Indah Mall, Palembang and then Malaysia in January 2008 at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands as the first completely knocked down (CKD) bike to be fuel-injected in Asian motorcycle market.

Marketing In Malaysia, the FZ150i is locally assembled at the Hong Leong Yamaha (HLY) plant at Sungai Buloh, Selangor. According to HLY website, this model is expected to be sold by 500 units a month after the first year of its introduction. Apart from Indonesia and Malaysia, the FZ150i is also available in other Asian countries such as in Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Model updates

The updated version of the FZ150i was launched in Indonesia as V-Ixion Lightning in 2013 and in Malaysia in April 2014. The engine is upgraded to produce @ 8,500 rpm with of torque at 7,500 rpm. An oxygen sensor was added to the exhaust port of the engine. The front and rear tires were upgraded with Dunlop D102A 90/80-17 at the front and 120/70-17 at the rear, mated with star-shaped 5-spoke alloy wheels. Rear braking is improved by using a Nissin single piston calliper with 200 mm disc. It has a grab bar for pillion is positioned under the side rear body of the bike.

In late 2015, the bike had some minor changes including the redesigned headlamp and instrument panels, shorter rear fender, and a Euro 3 compliant exhaust system. This model is known as V-Ixion Advance in Indonesia.

The 2017 update of the FZ150i/V-Ixion was revealed at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show, Jakarta in late April 2017. It has a completely different bodywork compared to the previous model. This version has 2 variants: Standard V-Ixion which used the same engine, frame, transmission, wheels, and rear swingarm as the previous version. This version also adds assist and slipper clutch as a standard equipment. V-Ixion R which shared the same engine, frame, transmission, wheels, and rear swingarm with the 2017 version of the YZF-R15. The engine produces a claimed @ 10,000 rpm with of torque at 8,500 rpm. This variant has a wider rear tire and longer wheelbase compared to the standard version.

Specifications

Specification 2007–2013 2013–2017 2017–2018Engine & transmissionLayout 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder (V-Ixion)4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder with Variable Valve Actuation (V-Ixion R)Capacity (V-Ixion) (V-Ixion R)Bore × stroke (V-Ixion) (V-Ixion R)Compression ratio 10.4:1 10.4:1 (V-Ixion)11.6 ± 0.4:1 (V-Ixion R)Cooling system Liquid-cooledCarburation Fuel injectionStarter Electric and kick Electric and kick (V-Ixion)Electric (V-Ixion R)Max. power @ 8,500 rpm @ 8,500 rpm @ 8,500 rpm (V-Ixion) @ 10,000 rpm (V-Ixion R)Max. torque @ 7,500 rpm @ 7,500 rpm @ 7,500 rpm (V-Ixion) @ 8,500 rpm (V-Ixion R)Transmission 5-speed constant mesh, wet-type multi-plate clutch 5-speed constant mesh, wet-type multi-plate with assist/slipper clutch (V-Ixion)6-speed constant mesh, wet-type multi-plate with assist/slipper clutch (V-Ixion R)Final drive ChainCycle parts & suspension Frame Steel twin-spar (Deltabox)Front suspension Conventional telescopic forkFront tyre 2.75-17 (41P) 90/80-17M/C (46P)Front brakes Single disc brake with 2-piston caliper Single disc brake with 2-piston caliper (V-Ixion)Single disc brake with 2-piston caliper (V-Ixion R)Rake 26°Rear suspension Steel swingarm with monoshock Steel swingarm with monoshock (V-Ixion)Aluminium swingarm with monoshock (V-Ixion R)Rear tyre90/80–17M/C (49P)120/70-17M/C (58P)120/70-17M/C (58P) (V-Ixion)130/70-17M/C (62P) (V-Ixion R)Rear brakesDrumSingle disc brake with 1-piston caliperSingle disc brake with 1-piston caliper (V-Ixion)Single disc brake with 1-piston caliper (V-Ixion R)ABS N/ADimensionsLength (2013–2015) (2015–2017) (V-Ixion) (V-Ixion R)Width (2007–2015) (2015–2017) HeightSeat height Wheelbase (V-Ixion) (V-Ixion R)Ground clearance Trail Wet weight (2013–2015) (2015–2017) (V-Ixion) (V-Ixion R)Fuel capacity (V-Ixion) (V-Ixion R)

References

External links Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (India)