yamaha – Page 2 – Mileage Reviews

Yamaha SZ X

Yamaha has more than a couple of bikes in the 150cc range. We have already reviewed the mileages of Yamaha FZ16 and Yamaha Fazer earlier. As you may remember, the company claims a mileage of 50.81 kmpl on both these bikes. The Yamaha SZ-x is yet another 153cc 4 stroke engine bike that delivers a power of 12.1 PS and a torque of 12.8 Nm. That’s marginally lower than what the other two bikes deliver. Consequently, the price of the bike is lower too. You can buy a Yamaha SZ-x from Delhi at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 49,500 that’s comfortably lower than the prices of the other two 150cc Yamaha bikes.

Yamaha SZ-x Fuel Economy Claim

Yamaha has positioned the SZ-x as a relatively lightweight motorcycle for a 150cc bike. When you have less weight to carry around, the mileage and performance commensurately increases. Not surprisingly, Yamaha claims the SZ-x can report a mileage of 62.4 kmpl under standard test conditions. Again, this is comfortably better than not only the other Yamaha bikes discussed earlier, but also other 150cc bikes like Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler (claims 60 kmpl) and Hero Impulse (claims 55 kmpl)

Customer Mileage Reviews Of SZ-x

Let’s start with a poll that xBHP conducted among Yamaha SZ customers to survey the mileages. Out 0f 304 people who took the survey, 36.51% of them answered 41-45 kmpl while another 19% answered 36-40 kmpl. Another 17.7% answered 46-50 kmpl. We can probably take 41-45 kmpl as the average.

BikeDekho has extensively reviewed the Yamaha SZ-x and Yamaha SZ-r variants and note that both these bikes deliver a fuel efficiency of 55-60 kmpl on the urban roads. Now that’s extremely different from what we hear on xBHP (only 6% of the respondents had voted for 55+ kmpl mileage).

MaxAbout does a good job in reviewing the bike under city as well as highway conditions and in their article, they report that the Yamaha SZ-x returns a mileage of 55 kmpl on city roads and 70 kmpl on highways. Now that’s even higher than what Yamaha has noted in its tests conducted on standard conditions! IndiaMart on the other hand reports a slightly lower performance. Their report states a city mileage of 50 kmpl on the Yamaha SZ.

BikeAdvice notes that the Yamaha SZ is not exactly being advertised as a mileage-efficient bike and so you shouldn’t be setting high standards. They report a mileage of between 50-53 kmpl on city roads.

MouthShut gives a rather confusing picture for those of you who are still on the fence with respect to going for the SZ-x. Some users report a mileage of as low as 38-40 kmpl. One user even reports a mileage of 24 kmpl which seriously seems like a one-off case. But the norm as aptly summed up by one user seems to be 45-50 kmpl on city roads and 55 kmpl on the highways. In comparison, the mileages on the classifieds site Olx.in have been reported in the range of 46-55 kmpl – as always slightly higher than what is reported on the reviews site.

So bottomline – our recommendation is that the bike really doesn’t look bad from a mileage point of view. Of course, there have been some complaints about low mileage; especially from users on MouthShut. But do keep in mind that product reviews are most often written by people who are unhappy and written by happy customers relatively fewer times. Plus, the bike seems to be performing much better than the Yamaha Fazer that was consistently reported to be delivering under 40 kmpl.

Look into the other features of the bike as well, and do take a test drive. If you like what you are seeing, go for it. It looks pretty okay from the mileage front here. Here is a summary of what the various reviews have reported:

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	62.4
xBHP	41-45	—
BikeDekho	55-60	—
MaxAbout	55	70
IndiaMart	50	—
BikeAdvice	50-53	—
MouthShut	45-50	55
Olx	46-55	—

Yamaha SS125

Yamaha SS125 is a facelifted version of the Yamaha Gladiator that was discontinued in 2010. This 125 cc bike is equipped with much of the same specs as the Gladiator. That is, a 123.7 cc single cylider 4 stroke engine that delivers a max power of 8 kw and torque of 10.4 Nm. Other features include a five speed constant mesh gearbox, 130 kg payload and a fuel tank capacity of 13.6 liters. The Yamaha SS125 is priced at Rs. 50,000 ex-showroom Delhi.

Yamaha SS 125 Mileage

Since the SS125 is a directly evolved from the Gladiator, you may expect the mileage claims to be very similar to what you saw with the discontinued bike. According to the company, this motorbike should deliver a mileage of 71.5 kmpl under standard test conditions. Compare this mileage to those offered by the other bikes in this segment – Honda Stunner claims 68.3 kmpl, Bajaj Discover 125ST claims 65-70 kmpl while Hero Ignitor should ideally deliver 60 kmpl. Only TVS Victor GLX claims 85kmpl although that doesn’t seem to hold on city roads. So we are not doing bad here if we achieve the Yamaha claimed mileage.

Customer Feedback on Mileage

So what are customers who have tested and rode the SS125 say about the bike’s fuel consumption? According to various posters on the XBHP forum, the Yamaha SS125 should deliver an average of 50-55 kmpl under city conditions. Going by a user survey conducted on BikeAdvice, the average mileage reported by Yamaha SS125 customers in real world conditions is a good 60 kmpl. That is only bettered by the Hero Glamour range in their survey.

BikesUnplugged has a pretty review of the SS125 where they claim the mileage of the bike to be around 67 kmpl. It is not clear if this is on city roads or highways, but benchmarking it against the other reviews, we will assume this is on highway conditions.

MaxAbout has been a favourite source to learn about the varying mileages under city and highways conditions. With the Yamaha SS125 though, MaxAbout reports a disappointing mileage of 35-40 kmpl on city roads. They note this is a feedback from users and while I may not dispute the numbers as such, I wonder if it was just the disgruntled customers who reported the numbers. Otherwise, the report says you can expect 50-55 kmpl on city roads and over 60 on the highways.

MouthShut has over 60 reviews on the SS125 and these reviewers have given the bike a decent 4/5 for fuel consumption efficiency. Customers have been extremely happy in their reviews and they report a city mileage of between 55-60 kmpl and on highways to be around 62 kmpl. Even one customer who reports an initial mileage of around 45 kmpl has noted that his bike’s fuel economy shot up to 60 kmpl after the second servicing. So at this point, I would not think much about the user reviews from MaxAbout since the reviews have been overall positive from everywhere else.

You do not expect any bad reviews on Olx in any case and that is exactly what it is. Customer report a mileage between 50-56 kmpl on an average with one user reporting 65 kmpl.

Mileage Reviews Summary
Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	71.5
XBHP	50-55	—
BikeAdvice	60	—
BikesUnplugged	–	67
MaxAbout	35-40 (users)	60
MouthShut	55-60	62
Olx	50-56	—

So there you go. This bike is extremely good from a mileage point of view. There are hardly any negative reviews from a fuel economy standpoint and in any case this is a sporty looking bike that scores on all other parameters. It’s a thumbs up from our end!

Yamaha Crux

Yamaha Crux is an entry level 106CC first launched in 2006. Since its launch, the Crux has undergone a few revamps, as late as last year. At an ex-showroom price of Rs. 32,990 in Delhi, Yamaha Crux is a pretty good value for money bike. The model comes with a 4 stroke single cylinder engine that delivers a max power of 7.6 PS and 7.5 Nm torque. As this is an entry level bike, you cannot expect the high end features that are available on other bikes that are in the 125+CC range. Some features on the bike include adjustable shock absorbers, multi-reflector headlights and a 130 diameter drum brake.

Official Yamaha Crux Mileage

Yamaha Crux comes with a 11 liter fuel tank. For an entry level motorcycle, mileage is extremely crucial and if what the company claims is true, you have one really amazing bike here. According to Yamaha, the Crux delivers 91 kmpl fuel economy under standard test conditions. Do note that real world riding conditions are many times different from the standard test conditions. So check out what other people who have tested the bike have to say below before coming to a conclusion.

Yamaha Crux Fuel Economy Reviews

Let’s check with some of the most reliable third party reviews to start with. According to BikeDekho, the Yamaha Crux can provide you with a mileage of 62.3 kmpl under city conditions. Gaadi, the popular online car store reports in its report that the mileage under standard conditions is 75.47 kmpl (as claimed by Yamaha, but it is not clear how this is different from the 91 kmpl we have seen reported from elsewhere). Another online car store Vicky again reports a mileage under standard conditions to be 78 kmpl.

To check out a more hands-on review, let’s look at BikeAdvice. In their review of the Yamaha Crux, the website reports that customers may expect 65 kmpl on city roads that may go as high as 75-80 kmpl on highways. MotorBeam finds the mileage to be something close in its review – 60 kmpl on city roads. A number of other websites report similar mileages. This includes MyIndiaGuide (reporting 62.3 kmpl) and TorqueInduction (60 kmpl).

To confirm these reports, let’s look directly at user reviews on MouthShut. There are 49 reviewers who have together given Yamaha Crux a 4/5 for fuel consumption efficiency. These customers have reported varying mileage on their bikes although the reported numbers more or less fall in the range 55-63 kmpl. There are other customers who have reported mileage as high as 70 kmpl but not many wh0 have reported below the 55 kmpl mark. On Olx, the range is much wider at 55-70 kmpl.

A summary of mileage reports from various sources:

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	–	91
BikeDekho	62.3	—
Gaadi	–	75.4
Vicky	–	78
BikeAdvice	65	75-80
MotorBeam	60	—
MyIndiaGuide	62.3	—
TorqueInduction	60	—
MouthShut	55-63	—
Olx	55-70	—

Overall, the bike does seem to offer what it promises. But how does it stack up other bikes in the 100-110cc range? Let’s see the average numbers

Bike Model	Average City Mileage (kmpl)
Yamaha Crux	55-60
Hero Passion X Pro	60-65
Honda CB Twister	55
Bajaj Platina	60
TVS Star City	60-65
Honda Dream Yuga	50

Yamaha Fazer

Yamaha Motors India launched the Fazer in 2009 and this bike is based completely off Yamaha FZ16 that we reviewed not so long ago. There are a few feature level changes though. Firstly, this bike is targeted at people who love long drives. In keeping with this requirement, the Yamaha Fazer comes with a modified seating to enable long time riding along with semi fairing and twin headlamps. The Yamaha Fazer is powered by a 153cc capacity 4 stroke engine delivering 14 PS power and 13.6 Nm torque. It has a fuel tank capacity of 12 liters. Yamaha Fazer is available at at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 76,500 at Delhi. In comparison, the FZ16 is available at Rs. 67,500.

Yamaha Fazer Mileage

Considering that the Yamaha Fazer is built off the internals of the FZ16, the claimed mileage is not too different. Although not available on the product brochure, the company claims the Fazer can fetch you around 50.81 kmpl mileage – the same as claimed for the FZ16. But do note that since this is a bike that is targeted at those looking for long ride, the mileage delivered in the city may not exactly be the first priority.

Yamaha Fazer Customer Reviews

You will remember from our review of the FZ16 that mileage is not be its forte. A number of reviews online complained about its mileage hovering just around the 35-40 kmpl mark. But it’s heartening to see a number of customer rave about the Yamaha Fazer in their reviews online. The mileage reported on city roads is just slightly better. Customers reviewing it on MouthShut report a city mileage of anywhere between 35-45 kmpl while on the highways, they report a good 53 kmpl.

On xBHP, the reported mileage is worse. A number of customers there report seeing a mileage of just between 30-35 kmpl while one customer, probably an outlier, even reporting 20-25 kmpl as the norm on his bike. If this is the norm, then it’s quite a cause for concern.

Looking at reviews elsewhere, this definitely seems to be the norm. IndiaMart have reviewed the bike and while they have said good things about the other features, the fuel economy on Yamaha Fazer is reported to only be around the 35 kmpl mark. On IndiaGarage, a customer reports a mileage of 30 kmpl on his Fazer and as another user explains, the Fazer is a performance bike that is not built for good mileage. So you may have to go with what you get.

That being the case, you can take the report from MaxAbout to be the norm. They report a city mileage of 36 kmpl which increases to 45 kmpl on highways. On the classifieds site Olx too, things are not too different. The norm is 38-40 kmpl although you can see a few cheeky customers reporting mileages like 60 kmpl that even Yamaha does not promise.

Overall, my view is that this is an amazing bike if you are someone looking for the features and will actually use them as they are intended to. But if you are looking for a stylish bike that you will primarily use to commute to and from work, this may not be the right choice – you could save quite a bit of money by picking an alternate bike built for mileage. Here is a snapshot of what various websites report on the mileage.

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)	Highways Mileage (kmpl)
Official	50.81	—
Mouthshut	35-45	53
xBHP	30-35	—
IndiaMart	35	—
IndiaGarage	30	—
MaxAbout	36	45
Olx	38-40	—

Yamaha Gladiator

Yamaha India launched the Yamaha Gladiator as early as 2006. However, the company has released facelifted variants of the bike since then. Yamaha Gladiator, also known as Yamaha YBR 125 is a 125cc bike that offers a maximum power of 8 kw at 7500 rpm. Other specs and features of the bike include a 10.4 NM maximum torque, a 5 speed constant mesh gear box, a 13 liter capacity fuel tank and 130 kilogram maximum payload. The Yamaha Gladiator is priced at Rs. 49,101 ex-showroom at Kolkata.

Official Mileage Claim

We have reviewed a couple of other 125 CC bikes earlier in the blog. Except for Honda Ignitor which claimed a mileage of 60 kmpl, others, namely Bajaj Discover 125ST and Honda Stunner CBF both claimed mileages above 65 kmpl. The Yamaha Gladiator is no different. According to company officials, the Gladiator clocks 67 kmpl under standard testing conditions.

Yamaha Gladiator Mileage Reviews

There are a number of Yamaha Gladiator bikes for sale on classifieds sites. These postings give us a good idea of what the mileage reported by real world users of the Gladiator is. For example, one customer on Quikr reports a mileage of 50 kmpl while another user on Sulekha reports a mileage of 60 kmpl. An advertisement on CarTrade has a user claim a mileage of 45-50 kmpl. Do note that most of these sellers on classifieds sites try to give a very positive spin on their bike review in order to be able to find buyers. So take these mileage reviews with a pinch of salt.

Another user on Yahoo has complained of seeing a pretty low mileage of 43 kmpl. However, according to Vicky.in, the reputable online bike store, the expected mileage from the Yamaha Gladiator is 60 kmpl. Again, this is based on their independent review in standard conditions which means the city mileages may be a little lower.

ZigWheels, the Times group owned motorbike site, have reviewed the Yamaha Gladiator and according to them, the mileage you may expect from the bike is as good as 65 kmpl. I am not sure if this is under city conditions.

There are over 130 reviews of the Gladiator on MouthShut and the users there have given an overall rating of 4/5 for fuel consumption efficiency of Yamaha Gladiator. That’s a pretty decent score. Looking into the most recent reviews, customers report a pretty good increase in mileage with increasing usage and servicing. One user reports seeing an initial mileage of 54 kmpl which increased to 56 kmpl and subsequently to 58-60 kmpl after the first and second servicing. There are also others who report a mileage of 60-65 kmpl that dropped to 55-60 after a year and a half.

Mileage Reviews Summary

Source	City Mileage (kmpl)
Official	67
Quikr	50
Sulekha	60
CarTrade	45-50
Yahoo	43
Vicky.in	60
ZigWheels	65
MouthShut	54-65

Yamaha FZ16

India Yamaha Motor launched the first ever FZ16 model way back in 2008. Since then, the bike has become extremely popular mainly owing to its ‘naked bike concept’. The bike is presently available at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 67,500 in Delhi. The Yamaha FZ16 is not your regular run of the mill motorbike and is definitely not something that an average mileage-conscious consumer should go for. The bike comes with a powerful 153cc engine delivering 14PS maximum output and a 13.6 N.m maximum torque. All this power is definitely going to impact the mileage of Yamaha FZ16.

Official Yamaha FZ16 Mileage Claim

According to Yamaha, this motorbike can deliver 50.81 kilometers per liter of fuel. Of course, as it goes with any official mileage claim, this number was extracted under the most favourable conditions and so you need to take this number with a pinch of salt.

User Reviews on Yamaha FZ16 Mileage

Given that it has been close to five years since the FZ16 first came on the scene, we have had exhaustive coverage of the bike from several sources till date. We will go through a section of reviews from the latest customers. This will be more useful to you as a new buyer given that Yamaha is likely to have worked on improving the bike’s fuel economy over time.

Ever since launch, there has been a number of users who have complained about the poor mileage offered by the FZ16. In their 2008 review, MotorBeam points out that despite the official mileage claim, users are going to be lucky if they see a mileage of 40 kmpl on the FZ16. BikeAdvice in their review around the same time observe a mileage of 40 kmpl in city conditions and 54 kmpl on the highways. BikeDekho’s review underlined a much worse mileage – 35 kmpl inside the city and 46 kmpl on highways.

So have things changed in the past 12 months? Looks like. According to the most recent reviews on MouthShut, the bike is offering a decent 42 – 47 kmpl even in city conditions. Another recent customer actually calls it a ‘paisa vasool’ bike since it offers more than 40 kmpl mileage. Customers who have had this bike for more than two years claim that the mileage seems pretty consistent between 38-42kmpl all along these years. Another rider who has driven close to 17,000 kilometers sees between 35 – 40 kmpl after this long usage.

Is FZ16 For The Mileage-Conscious?

Short answer : No. We recently reviewed the Hero Ignitor 125cc which offers an amazing 55 kmpl even in city conditions. If you are someone to whom mileage is an absolute necessity, the Yamaha FZ16 is not for you. This bike is all power and style and these things come at a cost. In automotive terms, we call that mileage.