Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel launched: Price, engine and key details

India Yamaha Motor has entered the flex-fuel motorcycle segment with the launch of the FZ Blue Flex at an introductory price of Rs 1,24,240 ex-showroom. The new motorcycle is designed to use ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E85.The FZ Blue Flex is based on Yamaha’s popular FZ platform and features a 149cc air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine that has been updated to support higher ethanol blends. The engine produces 11.3 bhp of power and 12.8 Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Yamaha says the motorcycle is designed to run on different ethanol blends without affecting day-to-day usability.In terms of design, the FZ Blue Flex retains the familiar styling of the FZ series. It features full LED projector headlights with integrated position lights, a sculpted fuel tank with aerodynamic bodywork, a compact exhaust, sharp LED taillights and an integrated seat. The motorcycle comes in a metallic black paint scheme.The hardware package remains largely unchanged. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic front forks and rear mono-shock absorber, while braking is assisted by single-channel ABS. The bike also comes with an LCD instrument panel but does not offer features like Bluetooth connectivity, navigation or traction control.The Yamaha FZ Blue Flex will be sold through select Blue Square dealers in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for the latest updates from the automotive industry and follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.