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Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion - [2017]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Yamaha FZ has a 155cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2017 FZ shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZ's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke | 1967cc.1967 Suzuki T 200 Invader | 1967cc.
Weighing in at 131 kgs (288 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Yamaha FZ shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 155cc 4 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 19 bhp (14 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 10.8 lb-ft (14.6 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto [25.2 lb-ft (34.3 Nm) @ 4500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 T has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion.
The 2017 Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion has a Power to weight ratio of 145.0 bhp per ton and 82.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 FZ competing with the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 T [169.5 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 [169.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FZ generating around 82.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XT 250 Single [107.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Yamaha XT 250 Single [107.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 26.1 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion similar in acceleration to the 2018 Yamaha FZ-S FI Vixion Movistar MotoGP Limited Editio (25.5 secs) and the 2018 Yamaha Vixion R (25.5 secs). This Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion and the 2003 Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2003 Suzuki VL 800 Intruder Volusia (0 secs) and the 1972 Honda CB 350 K (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 FZ equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Yamaha FZ 150i Vixion then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
