India Yamaha Motor has launched the FZ Blue Flex motorcycle in India, expanding its alternative-fuel portfolio with a flex-fuel model capable of running on ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 1,24,240 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The FZ Blue Flex is powered by the company's 149cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine and produces 8.6 kW of power and 12.8 Nm of peak torque, paired with a five-speed gearbox. Yamaha said the motorcycle has been engineered to operate across multiple ethanol-blend levels as India expands the use of biofuels in the transport sector.
The motorcycle retains the styling of the FZ range, featuring a full-LED projector headlamp with integrated position lamps, a sculpted fuel tank, an LED tail lamp and a single-piece seat. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic front forks and a rear swingarm setup, while ABS supports braking.
The FZ Blue Flex will be offered in Metallic Black and will initially be retailed through Yamaha's Blue Square dealerships in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
"The introduction of our innovative Blue Flex technology marks another strategic milestone. This move is a deliberate alignment of Yamaha's global sustainability vision with the Indian government's progressive biofuel policies," said Hajime Aota, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group.