Taking a look at Yamaha India Motor’s motorcycle lineup, you will see 8 FZ models listed on the website for some reason. Logically, there should be only 4 FZ models with further variants instead of 8 models – the third generation FZ is called the FZ FI, the fourth generation FZ is called the FZ-S FI version 4.0, the FZ Rev and the FZ-X. The price range for the FZ ranges between Rs 1.14 lakh to Rs 1.43 lakh (ex-sh).
Amidst this 8 FZ model lineup, we have the FZ Rave, which is the newest FZ variant in India. It’s also the least confusing model in this lineup, as it has its own unique design and doesn’t have variants to further complicate the nomenclature. We experienced the FZ Rev for a few weeks in Pune city and here’s what we think about it.
Yamaha FZ Rev Review
In November 2025, Yamaha launched the FZ Rave in the country at a price of Rs 1.17 lakh (ex-sh). Now, the prices have been increased and the FZ Rave is priced at Rs 1.23 lakh (ex-sh) today. At the time of launch, there was a bit of confusion as to why Yamaha called this bike FZ Rave instead of FZ-S Version 5.0, as it is essentially a facelift, more like Version 4.0 than Version 3.0.
In markets like Brazil, Yamaha calls this motorcycle as Fazer FZ15. In India, Yamaha FZ Rev comes with two color options – Matte Titan and Metallic Black. We had the latter, but we wished Yamaha offered the color options that Brazil gets. Especially solid grey. Sticking with the FZ Rave in India, we consider it to be the best looking FZ model on sale in the country.
The highlight of the FZ Rave is its revised fascia which now gets a new headlight cluster. It has a projector LED headlight and a nice looking LED DRL setup on top that looks like a sporty sunglasses. It also has a neatly designed small headlight cowl. Both the color options come with orange colored alloy wheels as standard.
Apart from these, the FZ Rave is almost identical to the FZ-S FI Edition 4.0, which was almost identical to the FZ-S FI Edition 3.0. The FZ Rave continues to get all the key features from the previous FZ motorcycles, including the muscular fuel tank, wide street style handlebar, thick 140-section rear tyre, attractive graphics, comfortable seat, a stubby exhaust and more.
Specifications and Powertrain
The 149cc air-cooled single cylinder engine has a SOHC 2V/cyl head configuration, similar to other FZ models. This engine is rated at 12.4 PS of maximum power at 7,250 RPM and peak torque of 13.3 Nm at 5,500 RPM, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The clutch action is light and quite smooth, which is a boon in the city. The weight of 136 kg makes this motorcycle very manageable in everyday situations.
For its intended use as a premium commuter or street fighter, this engine is adequate as it brings a good amount of performance. The gearbox is smooth and trouble free. Vibrations are on par for this segment and the engine doesn’t feel strained or stressed in the daily commute. This engine is also quite fuel efficient, but we did not do any dedicated mileage testing.
Ergonomics, ride and comfort
The Yamaha FZ Rev has retained the comfort factor of its predecessors as it is more or less the same motorcycle in terms of functionality. It is suited for riders at altitude. I am 6 feet tall and I had no problems with the ergonomics offered by this bike. The seating posture was upright and did not cause any inconvenience in the city.
It’s not particularly a tourer, but the ergonomics of the FZ Rave shouldn’t be a problem even on long highway runs. The footpeg position was perfect for a street fighter motorcycle. I could align my knees neatly under the tank shrouds. The wide handlebar provides good leverage to steer the motorcycle and the seat was quite comfortable in city commutes and light highway touring.
The ride quality is well sorted and the bike doesn’t suffer on the often rough roads in Pune city. Unless you want to go off-roading, 165 mm of ground clearance is enough. It’s flickable in the city and can prove to be a lot of fun. Braking performance is at par in this segment too. There are disc brakes at both ends and a single-channel ABS that works only on the front wheel.
Should you buy one?
The instrument cluster is a fully digital unit with reverse LCD architecture. This is the only real fly in the thumb in the otherwise excellent packaging of the Yamaha FZ Rev. There is also no gear position indicator in this cluster, which is found in the Brazilian model. This cluster is not legible in all circumstances and is not desired. Perhaps an FZ Rave TFT variant wouldn’t be a bad idea, sharing the same cluster from the FZ-S FI Hybrid and FZ-X Hybrid.
While the turn indicators and headlights are LED, the tail lights are not. The high beam flasher is integrated into the headlight switch instead of having a dedicated switch for the index finger. Also, the fuel filler cap is not installed on the Yamaha FZ Rev. This means that you have to hold the filler cap every time you refuel.
The desirability factor is quite high with the Yamaha FZ Rev. It looks sportier and more refined than the FZ-S FI and FZ-S FI Edition 4.0 and the orange colored wheels add great aesthetics to the overall look. Rivals include Bajaj Pulsar N150, Hero Xtreme 160R and others. The Yamaha badge, youth appeal, strong road presence and sorted mechanicals work in the FZ Rev’s favour.
If you’re stuck on the FZ but choosing between different variants, the FZ Rave is an easy recommendation, as it’s essentially the same bike as the Version 4.0 and Version 3.0, with a new and desirable headlight that establishes an entirely new identity. An identity that we liked compared to other FZ variants.
