Finally here comes the pics.

 

A perspective view from back

Me and my FZ-S.

Back view. Fat tyres are a treat for biker's eyes

Me as a real FZ rider. 

It's been quite a long time I joined the owner's club of Yamaha FZ-S. Sorry not to upload the pics. My Orkut friends will see more pics of the photo session including me, my FZ-S, Roopesh, Ajay and his Pulsar 200. Hmmm... I ve already covered more than 700 kms in my FZ. I m thinking to cover about the distance close to 1000 till my FZ-S will be refreshed and I can use its throttle response more and hopefully enjoy my rides more. 

A Tiny Review

Since the bike is a fresh one and yet to complete first service, not much I can say about the bike's performance. As per the manual, I tried my best always to keep its heart rev below 4500 rpm. The highest speed I noticed in the speedo is 56 on one overtake. Hmmm I also had a close shave with KSRTC last day. Oops I expected KSRTCs to have more braking power. I changed my opinion. Nor they have great drivers these days. Coz they tend to accelerate the mammoth's of city traffic as if they are Hayabusa's with little braking at times. Anyway by God's grace I was left without a scratch either to me or my FZ-S. :) The bike have good acceleration is what impressed me. Initial pickup is good. But I think in overtakes this bike won't help you much. You need to strain its 153 cc heart more to beat more and for that more blood should circulate. That is when the FZ tend to get a bit thirsty. I noticed my FZ-S not as thirsty like said in many reviews. I suppose my FZ with its brand new 153 cc engine in factory condition is returning a mileage of around 42. I m satisfied with that. The reason for very bad mileage reported by many is because the nature of the bike. When you sit on the bike and ride alone, it feels like a big bike. Initially throttle response is very good. Infact its better than some bigger displacement bikes like the Pulsar 200 and can even come closer to a ZMA.

There it ends. It will not pull you all the way to 3 digit mark with ease as the Pulsar 200 or ZMA, even though the bike gives you an impression that it can do it. It will do but takes a good amount of time at the expense of extra fuel. Result : Mileage will take a dip. But the bike's ride quality is amazing. Ride won't be enjoyable for the pillion on long rides. Bike's handle gives you superior control of your machine. Tyres are also very good as expected. The rear brakes are not so good if used alone. But the front 267mm KBX disc brakes are too good to stop the machine. If applied together, bike will stop where you would want. On some occassions I applied the front discs alone. I m surprised that bike doesn't skid at all. The front shocks are too good absorb the back force. I had experience not so good(not so devastating also) in braking Pulsar 200 and a ZMA on application of front disc brakes alone at speeds below 60.

Couple of things I dislike about this bike is its self start and seat installment. Self start is not precise especially in morning. It takes 3-5 presses with a bit of acceleration and choke on to start the engine. I think its battery is too weak for a self start only bike(5A, Non MF). Unicorn have a more powerful battery with 7A. Seat makes sound in potholes which could have been avoided if they had designed it better.

Anyway I am happy now that I made a right choice in acquiring a good bike that have reasonable power, good throttle response, good braking, good balance, good control, good ride quality, good build quality and reasonable mileage if ridden within its limits. I will be updating about its performance above 4500 rpm after first service. I m thinking of completing that in next week and take the bike for a long ride once again to home in 2 months. But this time I hope I can open the throttle more.