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Yamaha FZ150i
	Yamaha V-Ixion (Indonesia)
Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Also called	Yamaha V-Ixion (Indonesia)
Parent company	Yamaha Corporation
Production	2007–2018
Predecessor	Yamaha RX-Z
Class	Standard
Related	Yamaha YZF-R15; Yamaha M-Slaz

The Yamaha FZ150i (called V-Ixion/Vixion in Indonesia) is a lightweight 150 cc motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company exclusively for Southeast Asian markets. It was launched in Indonesia in June 2007 at Palembang Indah Mall, Palembang and then Malaysia in January 2008 at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands as the first completely knocked down (CKD) bike to be fuel-injected in Asian motorcycle market.^[1]^[2]

Marketing

In Malaysia, the FZ150i is locally assembled at the Hong Leong Yamaha (HLY) plant at Sungai Buloh, Selangor. According to HLY website, this model is expected to be sold by 500 units a month after the first year of its introduction.^[3] Apart from Indonesia and Malaysia, the FZ150i is also available in other Asian countries such as in Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Model updates

The updated version of the FZ150i was launched in Indonesia as V-Ixion Lightning in 2013 and in Malaysia in April 2014. The engine is upgraded to produce 12.2 kW (16.3 hp) @ 8,500 rpm with 14.4 N⋅m (10.6 lb⋅ft) of torque at 7,500 rpm.^[4] An oxygen sensor was added to the exhaust port of the engine. The front and rear tires were upgraded with Dunlop D102A 90/80-17 at the front and 120/70-17 at the rear, mated with star-shaped 5-spoke alloy wheels. Rear braking is improved by using a Nissin single piston calliper with 200 mm disc. It has a grab bar for pillion is positioned under the side rear body of the bike.

In late 2015, the bike had some minor changes including the redesigned headlamp and instrument panels, shorter rear fender, and a Euro 3 compliant exhaust system. This model is known as V-Ixion Advance in Indonesia.

The 2017 update of the FZ150i/V-Ixion was revealed at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show, Jakarta in late April 2017. It has a completely different bodywork compared to the previous model. This version has 2 variants:

Standard V-Ixion which used the same engine, frame, transmission, wheels, and rear swingarm as the previous version. This version also adds assist and slipper clutch as a standard equipment.
V-Ixion R which shared the same engine, frame, transmission, wheels, and rear swingarm with the 2017 version of the YZF-R15. The engine produces a claimed 14.2 kW (19.0 hp) @ 10,000 rpm with 14.7 N⋅m (10.8 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 8,500 rpm. This variant has a wider rear tire and longer wheelbase compared to the standard version.^[5]

Specifications

Specification	2007–2013	2013–2017	2017–2018
Engine & transmission
Layout	4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder		4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder (V-Ixion) 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder with Variable Valve Actuation (V-Ixion R)
Capacity	149.8 cc (9.14 cu in)		149.8 cc (9.14 cu in) (V-Ixion) 155.1 cc (9.46 cu in) (V-Ixion R)
Bore × stroke	57.0 mm × 58.7 mm (2.24 in × 2.31 in)		57.0 mm × 58.7 mm (2.24 in × 2.31 in) (V-Ixion) 58.0 mm × 58.7 mm (2.28 in × 2.31 in) (V-Ixion R)
Compression ratio	10.4:1		10.4:1 (V-Ixion) 11.6 ± 0.4:1 (V-Ixion R)
Cooling system	Liquid-cooled
Carburation	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric and kick		Electric and kick (V-Ixion) Electric (V-Ixion R)
Max. power	11.1 kW (14.9 hp) @ 8,500 rpm	12.2 kW (16.4 hp) @ 8,500 rpm	12.2 kW (16.4 hp) @ 8,500 rpm (V-Ixion) 14.2 kW (19.0 hp) @ 10,000 rpm (V-Ixion R)
Max. torque	13.1 N⋅m (9.7 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm	14.5 N⋅m (10.7 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm	14.5 N⋅m (10.7 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm (V-Ixion) 14.7 N⋅m (10.8 lbf⋅ft) @ 8,500 rpm (V-Ixion R)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh, wet-type multi-plate clutch		5-speed constant mesh, wet-type multi-plate with assist/slipper clutch (V-Ixion) 6-speed constant mesh, wet-type multi-plate with assist/slipper clutch (V-Ixion R)
Final drive	Chain
Cycle parts & suspension
Frame	Steel twin-spar (Deltabox)
Front suspension	Conventional telescopic fork
Front tyre	2.75-17 (41P)	90/80-17M/C (46P)
Front brakes	Single 245 mm (9.6 in) disc brake with 2-piston caliper		Single 245 mm (9.6 in) disc brake with 2-piston caliper (V-Ixion) Single 282 mm (11.1 in) disc brake with 2-piston caliper (V-Ixion R)
Rake	26°
Rear suspension	Steel swingarm with monoshock		Steel swingarm with monoshock (V-Ixion) Aluminium swingarm with monoshock (V-Ixion R)
Rear tyre	90/80–17M/C (49P)	120/70-17M/C (58P)	120/70-17M/C (58P) (V-Ixion) 130/70-17M/C (62P) (V-Ixion R)
Rear brakes	Drum	Single 203 mm (8.0 in) disc brake with 1-piston caliper	Single 203 mm (8.0 in) disc brake with 1-piston caliper (V-Ixion) Single 240 mm (9.4 in) disc brake with 1-piston caliper (V-Ixion R)
ABS	N/A
Dimensions
Length	2,000 mm (78.7 in)	2,010 mm (79.1 in) (2013–2015) 1,925 mm (75.8 in) (2015–2017)	1,955 mm (77.0 in) (V-Ixion) 1,950 mm (76.8 in) (V-Ixion R)
Width	705 mm (27.8 in) (2007–2015) 720 mm (28.3 in) (2015–2017)		720 mm (28.3 in)
Height	1,035 mm (40.7 in)	1,030 mm (40.6 in)	1,025 mm (40.4 in)
Seat height	790 mm (31.1 in)		795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase	1,282 mm (50.5 in)	1,300 mm (51.2 in)	1,295 mm (51.0 in) (V-Ixion) 1,320 mm (52.0 in) (V-Ixion R)
Ground clearance	167 mm (6.6 in)	165 mm (6.5 in)
Trail	100 mm (3.9 in)
Wet weight	125 kg (276 lb)	129 kg (284 lb) (2013–2015) 130 kg (287 lb) (2015–2017)	132 kg (291 lb) (V-Ixion) 131 kg (289 lb) (V-Ixion R)
Fuel capacity	12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)		12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) (V-Ixion) 11 L (2.4 imp gal; 2.9 US gal) (V-Ixion R)