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Lol it didn't even start till 1 minute in, the narration at the start had out of sync audio. The weird colour changing effect looks cringy and the information density of the video is too low because of the dialogue and stuff. It's good to experiment but this is not the way to do it.
First time I'm disliking the power drift video because as a owner of fz25 i don't feel anything bad about braking, suspension and tyres. I'm totally satisfied with this machine.I love fz25.....
I agree with you, fellow owner. As the bike is not a performance or race machine, but a higher end commuter/ mid range cruiser in our country. Reviews compare this machine with top performance machine but they should also see the price and target of the product as well.
I own the fz25 and have done 4000kms. I am more interested in touring than city rides, just two days back i did a 700km journey on this bike and let me tell you guys.. This bike is nothing short of spectacular. I was continuously riding at 105-116 kmph and as it started raining i wanted to get home fast while on the way back i rode for 3hrs straight, nothing happened.. The bike didn't feel like it was out of breath or anything. The mileage dropped, it gave me 30kmph while usually it gives me 35. The only thing i noticed is that as i was driving at 116kmph and because of the rains the road was completely drenched, the bike's rear tire slipped a little when i was cornering, i didn't took a sharp corner at more than 100kmph after that. The bike didn't heat, didn't stall, didn't look tired at all, seat is plenty comfortable. The only cons are the missing sixth gear, the missing abs and the headlight which doesn't go to a long distance. Personally i feel this bike is spectacular.
I own FZ25 and done with close to 5000kms. Bed ridden now, since met with an accident on 11th Nov. Cons: 1.Tire profile. 2. Poor head lamp for city and highway as well. 3. ABS should have been a boon and life saver but then still the brake is good. Depends on individual how one handles it. 4. Horn is poor. 5. Lack of 6th gear and an odd sound between 4 to 5k rpm in top gear (60 to 70kmph) 6. Stiffer seats. Got it customised. 7. Changed rear view mirrors to that of TB350 for better visibility. Pros: 1. Super built quality 2. Cheap and easily available parts 3. Super throttle response. 4. Easy on pocket in maintenance and mileage. Got upto 40kmph riding in Mumbai.
The whole new concept of video making. Liked the idea. By the way, that petrol pump guy was trying to distract you. He was not at all interested in the FZ25.
Been riding the FZ 25 since last 6 months and I agree with all the points mentioned! Lack of 6th gear and the LED headlamps are the only downsides to this bike I feel. However it is a pure joy to ride this bike on highways and in city!
PD said. It's all about how many memories you got with the bike...and that's exactly Yamaha promises ...that emotional connection...it's a great brand man, really really really love it....
Saw the comprehensive first ride review done by Sagar and brought this beauty home. Now Varun you have just cemented my opinion about this sweet ride. Keep up the good work guys.
The questions were answered in a subtle manner in the video. Carefully laid out through the length of it. Many would like it to be short and in your face, but that aint the PD way. I appreciate PD for keeping their signature style intact even with the 150-250cc segment. Cheers.
It's a no-nonsense, mature bike. I have done 16k on my fz25 in less than an year. It's going fabulous, never felt the need of ABS. 6th gear, slipper clutch, powerful headlights & upside down front forks would have added to its qualities.But, every such think cost. I am more than satisfied with the well balanced beautiful product by Yamaha. Only complaint is about the rusting on exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
man this is suppose to be a review not a commercial!! Don't exaggerate it too much! i got lost in the drama and music! i love your videos but sometimes its too much!!🔥
Yamaha has played quite safe with the Fz25. It's a very sensible deal if you prefer city usage but definitely leaves a lot to desire on the open roads. I think Yamaha was crystal clear about the audience they intended to target when they planned the bike and going by the sales figures, they are rocking it at the moment
samrat ghoshal ABS is necessary but will take price up ,then it won't be competitive enough as it will be in competition to Dominar ,which is 400cc ,better powered ,with ABS Option and better brakes. So keeping price in mind ABS is not given.
chitz bhardwaj Yes i agree , but these bikes are mass produced and optional Abs variant would be a bit expensive and not many would buy a bike just for ABS at 150-160000 . But i agree with u
One thing I must say as an R15V2 owner, FZ25 is way more torquey in the lower midrange that it can put a tough 0-100 battle with Duke 250, but without having a 6th gear it seems strained after crossing 110. The LEDs need two additional auxiliary LED setup for better visibility in highways. To the Yamaha Haters (NS200, RS200, Duke 200 & RTR200), ride it once, then feel free to comment what is good and what is bad. Most Yamaha bikes don't match the spec-sheet with the Performance they provide, rather they overwhelm riders by their performance as they had been doing so far from the past. Nice video #pdarmy. Shared with proud!
Honest review.. Im a fz25 rider and I like the bike very much. It will beat all other bikes in this category in the city traffic. Like u said in the video lack of 6th gear is one major point. Hope Yamaha will take all these into consideration in their next fz series
more than the bike i like how you told a small story in the powerdrift life. althought it wasnt complete but none the less it was great to watch. thanks and keep bringing us more.
Machines r getting bigger capacity and still no signs of ABS Running these on bullshit and chaotic indian roads is v v risky proposition! But who cares , its india man ! Yahan kitna deti is the most imp criterial before finalising the product ! P.s. Why is it so hard for government to make abs and airbags compulsory for manufacturers!
Well Yamaha clearly said they wont put ABS on the FZ 25 until it was made compulsory by 2018. Which doesn't make sense, also show its lethargic attitude towards india and its market. They are clearly not very concerned about the riders safety.
ABS is good to have feature but do you think that most accidents happen due to lack of ABS in bikes? No! Accidents in India happens due to poor driving/riding etiquette. Tum ABS ki baat karte ho aur yahan log helmet tak nahi pehne. Technology can save lives but usse pehle apne basics clear hone zaruri hai. Warna koi technology kisi kaam ki nahi. Airbag will not save you if you are not wearing seat belts.
I think it is amazing how you guys provide so much information and still manage to keep the viewer glued to their screens for every single second! Absolutely love how you guys are progressing man!
Just bought the bike by watching your first review #powerdrift and I am happy with the bike. The things I wanted more were ABS,more informative speedometer and better suspensions. And as always this video was also awesome powerdrift.🔥
I own a 2009 FZ 16 and it's been such a pleasant joyful journey. It's been one of the most reliable bike I have had till date. It still starts up at the 1st press of the starter button. But for me the FZ 25 just doesn't seem like a upgrade from where I am with my current bike. FZ 25 seems to just have a larger engine and a LED lamp. And I know for a fact that the LED lamp absolutely sucks. Even my FZ 16 lamp beats it for the spread on the road. The fuel average seems to be in the same ball park on both bikes. I would rather go for 200NS then this. It seems a worthy upgrade for city duties and an odd weekend tours. PS - so totally loved the review. Especially the way it was shot n made. Keep such amazing stuff coming. You people are getting better with every new video.
There will be allways a differnce btween a yamaha ,honda and indian brands i have owned a re bullet and have driven ktms pulsars but the refinement and usability of these bikes are much superior than others and i am now owning a fz -25 and have done more than 2000km and i am very happy with the bike and its refinement 👌🏻
Hi Shadab. How long will it take for the bike to become smooth. For now I have completed 500 Km and I can feel a lot of small vibes at around 4k rpm itself. I haven't taken it above 4.5k till now. Gears are hopeless and will have to wait till first service apparently. People keep saying the engine and gear becomes smoother with time but mine seems to be becoming more rough :( . So did you experience any vibes in the initial days or was it smooth right from start?. Just want to confirm if I got a faulty bike.
PowerDrift everything i came from the background of royal enfield you know what i mean , This bike is not as fast as a duke 250 but as cheaper by around 50k and giving somehow similar perfomance as a complete pakage it makes more sense to me that includes mintance cost ,reliabilty and mileage , luv the fz its overall a good package
Joseph N. Francis yes in starting the gears feel tight and rough but when you will ride around 3k km it will become smooth and the vibes and engine quality will also become smooth
Bro, my brother has purchased the fz250 white, good bike to ride in the city and the highway, great looks. One major issue we face: gear box, very difficult to get neutral and the hearing is not smooth at all specifically the 3rd gear. Rest it's a good bike, Yamaha should have launched this bike with ABS
Was missing Sagar's distinct style of reviewing the two wheeled beauties at the start of the video.. but i must say the way this video was shot had its own charm which complimented varuns style and varun too is getting better by the day.. keep it up guys!
The review kept me hooked till the end even though i have no intention of buying any 250cc bike in the near future. The cinematography was awesome too and distinct from other reviewers. Overall great work guys.
Other fan boys r saying the lack of abs n 6th gear.... City ride don need this.... I think a skilled n matured rider only will enjoy this fz n smoke dukes n ns in 0-100 drag.....
ikr, this bike will be a lot fun to ride in traffic than any other bike maybe except for duke 200! and all these people complaining about ABS and 6th gear *sigh*!
The engine is not that smooth. I am getting tappet noise once the engine heats up and the service centre guys say that this is normal with this engine and nothing can be done about it. I had a hard choice between Yamaha and Dominar, chose Yamaha for it's refined engine but I am disappointed.
Lol. Fucking service guys.. Every problem they'll keep saying it's normal until you're broken down in the middle of nowhere.. KTM India, looking at you too.
Nishant Kumar dont know wtf is wrong with all new bikes , my cb hornet 160r had really bad tappet noise ..... Happy that it got rectified when i changed timing chain tensioner. But almost all new bike owners irrespective of brand are complaining tappet noise . i guess bikes are not made how they used to be
Once the engine heats tappet noise is very normal dont worry we have 62 fz25 in our group 25mrc its normal with all the bikes nothing changes no prblm non-performance issue
This is the bike I purchased when Sagar did first impressions video.. nice bike for city rides and occasional highway.. also agree with cons like Brakes, headlight but the engine guys trust me it is the best in 250 cc .. about this video I like the way it is shot morning to evening with various situations and conditions ☺
Sigh, sometimes we are the last ones to get our hands on the media vehicles! Hopefully, the #PDArmy can make a noise big enough so that we are first ones! ;)
I was waiting for a vid on how u guys work... Bike review is very nice. Different cool styling of review. If Sarge is much required fire in the winter then Varun is much awaited sprinkles in the monsoon.. what a team. Hats off !!
Back from Milan . Guys what about that Give away that was going on . Nicely cleared all points of bike . I love your cinematography The way you guys make video
Reviews like these are a good change from regular reviews. Where we discuss all the pros and cons, things which actually matter and which don't matter (marketing gimmick?. Putting all the points perfectly in place which show every day situations specially helpful for someone who is Looking for everyday commuting and weekend touring. This video reminds me of duke250 review by Atul Haldankar. Nice one PD team, keep up the good work.
I'll take the NS200 anyday. Abs. Cheaper bike and maintenance. Cruising on the 6th long range gear. Liquid cooling. The FZ makes sense only in the city but then why would anyone get a 250cc only for the city ? Someone tell Yamaha they were never a budget brand.. Don't try to be one... You've already got it wrong once with the FZ v 2.0 . The grunt of the original FZ 16 lost for better fuel efficiency. Poor vision by Yamaha.
Cheap bike thats y it has a very less life time. U should take it to the highway for experiencing what is smoothness what is refinement Liquid cooling not needed because engine doesnt requires it
mojo jojo totally agree with your comment about Yamaha....fz V2 goes like a snail....with a pillion it's difficult to go to rides even to small hill stations..
mojo jojo totally agree. Just put down a comment stating the very same thing. That ke being a 2009 FZ 16 owner, I would rather get a 200 NS then this bike. 200 NS feels more of an upgrade.
Vinit Ghosal by cheap I meant cheaply priced and cheaply maintained. Yes in the past Bajaj had quality issues but not anymore with the new bikes... More so 200NS is a KTM engine bettered by Bajaj for Indian conditions... Also quality depends on usage. Yes liquid cooling is not required and FZ 25 is an awesome bike but not a well rounded package like NS. FZ hands down best for city only.
I own fz25 what I love is throttle response and mileage. I don't feel like bike vibrates till 125 after that it vibrates. My daily college route is highway it's like 13km one side I will ride above 100kmph max time bike is returning 33-35 mileage even after riding at that speed. Bike is quick till 110 after that it will gain speed slowly. Those who own fz25 and blame it's waste bike from Yamaha set your ass down because Yamaha advertised as a powerful commuter. Know correctly before you buy a product.
I owned fz-s previously n then upgraded to this machine. Overall i really liked the bike. The only disappointed i found in this was the headlight assembly, it shakes alot on small pot holes when compared to the old fz-s. I am not sure whether only i face this problem or its common with the bike.
Be it a 150cc,250cc or a superbike , first question that pops up on an Indian's mind on seeing a new bike... "Kitna deti h?"😅😅 Cleverly included in the video 👍🏼 P.S. congrats on the best automobile content creator award 🙃 you guys totally deserve it🙂
No it requires this and he said that uptil 7000rpm...the engine does not vibrate and he could do 115kmph only...which is not good if u compare this to ns200 or rs200..
BIKEMANIAC PK ns n rs vibrates all the time and this bike vibrates after 7000 while ns rs vibrates from 5500 and th engine goes till top end soon after 7000 at 8000 check out video by sagar on powerdrift the first review u will understand
BIKEMANIAC PK and by my experience and more 62 riders that we have in our group the bike goes 145 max speed with normal vibs that happens in ns n rs all the time
That's nice. Plz do tell me how much fuel average does it return. Am looking forward to getting n want a 1st hand experience of it's fuel consumption than company claim. Thanks in advance.
i m using fz25 bought it when it was jst launched.....i hav completed 12000 kms..the average of the bike is around 36/37 in city and on highways 40/40+ at the crusing speeds ...depends on how you ride the bike.. top speed i have reached is 145 i think it can go beyond that bt at that road was nt availabe to get the full out of it....and bdw every bike is good in its way... Stay Safe Riders.. :-)
On mid range the engine torque and sound is awesome.another thing I felt that in city ride , I had pain in my left hand .one of the worst thing is brake absence of abs , everyone touches the heaven for one second.on highway at night above 60 km , the vision is very low on dark roads . Other than that same as the review.
Yeah when we compare the fz25 with the cc , i would definately take the duke 250 instead of this and when it comes to price i will go for the rs200 (abs variant) because the rs has a higher top speed than the fz25 even though torque is high on the fz25 the rs would be my take !! Anyways nice work there best man !! 😁😁😁 Nice video PD army !! Thats a real honest unbiased review 👍👍👍
If someone wants to go for this bike then just go through the issues I am facing in daily basis. It's better to know about the Cons of the bike. * U have to rev it a little to keep the engine running in Red light also in high traffic u have to keep the gear in 2nd with some revs otherwise engine get killed ( happening with 3-4 people whom I met in service centre and as per them it's bike issue they can't fix this). *. The pillion seat is very Hard and not comfortable to sit for more than 30km. *. Rider sit is ok ok , u can ride for long time but it's not that comfortable. * Tyre hugger is of no use as bike gets too dirty in rain. *Mirrors are just manageable. *Even after 6k km gear box is still very hard. * Area covered by headlight is just ok. If you are in Highway then u can't go beyond 60 in night due to focus area of headlight . * Bike get some vibration in footpeg above 85 and nearly at 100 u can feel in both handlebar and footpeg.
friend: "Bhai powerdrift ka naya video dekha? kya maast reviews banate he ye log. kya mast mast music dhalte he, kya cinematic shots banate he, ab kiya kiya bolu me. Matlab etna saab kaise karte he wo log" me: "Powerdrift- the name is enough, my friend"😉
Amazing video as always and the wait was worth it just forgot to say one thing that your dedication towards making videos is just on another level weather it rain or freezing or sunny you guys are the best
roham chaudhury Aur FZ 0 to 100 tak aage gaya matlab aage gaya.....uska weight kam rakhi hai Yamaha ne toh Bajaj ko kisine roka nahi ths NS aur RS ka weight kam rakhne.....its their problem not Yamaha's.....winner is winner (0-100) 🏆 😏😏
Der aaye durust aaye... Luved it...I own the bike and have ridden for over 1.5K Km. The issues highlighted are same as I have experienced. Way to go PD
i wanted to buy it, but now i won't. i dont like vibes at all and i want a bike that has better braking. 126 top speed for a 250 is just not enough, look at yamaha r15 it can go above it. damn it... no, yamaha
By the way Yamaha did this bike, I can say that they created this bike for their existing FZ16, FZs and FZ 2.0 customers who are looking for an upgrade (who are brand loyal). If Yamaha wanted to haul ass of other manufacturers in the quarter litre naked segment they'd just dropped the MT-25 as the FZ25 here with it's LC parallel twin. People who know the technical aspects and the logical market needs will understand this! Peace☮ #alwaysyamaha #revsyourheart💓
Being light she takes me places. I don't know how to justify my pain eventually though... Lol If you are light this motorcycle can take you places. Which is a good thing I had been having a good ride but still .... I need a 500-750 cc bike. For the 250 enthusiast go for it, makes you feel like riding a 4 lakhs bike. Tomorrow hasn't been Seen. Good one PD!
How can you make such beautiful videos guys.... Cutting edge editing nd superfine video presentation... It's like an adfilm.... Kudos to you guys.... Respect you....
The quality of the parts is just awful Just look at the instrument And it is only useful in the city thanks to the strong low and mid range When you hit the highway it's disappointing Also the engine vibrates post 7K :/ Hope Yamaha actually puts some work polishing their next bike more
Saket Chaturvedi have you ever test it???........ honestly i don't think so......if you ever test it then definitely don't comment like this.....at first test drive it then comment.....✌✌
My Review for this bike. Ride quality decent Good mileage Engine refinement the best No vibrations Top speed 145kmph personaly experience by 20+ riders. Doesnt heats up You wont need the 6th gear u see the torque here is 20nm which more than enough to make u fly the weight of the bike plays a major role here Gears smooths out with use and time Brake are decent Abs should have be offered 14ltr tank biggest in class Wide wheels great road stability and grip Headlights r weak Atlast, this is a very practical and all rounder kind of bike with 2 downpoints (as far as i have observed) it gives u everything with quality that is the most imp thing and thats where Bajaj lacks the quality of the product is necessary bcoz u have to live with it for next 4-5 yrs minimum and pulsars tends to lose its quality by the end of 1.5 years i have experienced with Ns n rs both This is more for a mature and practical and all rounder person ✌️😊❤
So much hype, it's a fucking b grade commuter at best. Yamaha is becoming like Samsung now - charging moolah mostly for the brand only. Torque, max speed, suspension, new tech all goes to shit. What exactly are we paying for? Silly upgrades and stupid made up tech jargon named components.. Street fighter my ass. Duke 200 probably will smoke it easy peasy.
kishore kumar what you smoking there 😂 Power to weight ratio is too much to even compare ... Duke 200 has 24hp with 130kg and FZ 25 has 20hp with 148kg... Now you do the math with Duke 250 ...
The only Problem with FZ25 is the 5Speed Gearbox according to me. You don't have that cruising gear on highway ,which makes it a bit unstable at 5th gear due to a incremental deceleration. A 6 Speed Gearbox and 300mm disc at front would make it best buy for price.
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powerdrift guys can you please review hyosung gt250r
I feel the actual review got lost in the dramatization
That's what I hate about PD. Too much hoopla and hype about an average performance commuter bike..
Jeez.. Save it for the Dukes and R1 types.
shekhar tyagi they already did a review i guess
Lol it didn't even start till 1 minute in, the narration at the start had out of sync audio. The weird colour changing effect looks cringy and the information density of the video is too low because of the dialogue and stuff. It's good to experiment but this is not the way to do it.
shekhar tyagi I love pd, bt I agree on this point.
You will love & you will hate but can't ignore power drft😁😁😁😁😁
First time I'm disliking the power drift video because as a owner of fz25 i don't feel anything bad about braking, suspension and tyres. I'm totally satisfied with this machine.I love fz25.....
not bigger thn u
thats because we owners dont give a damn to Reckless demands like these reviewers... We know how to use our machine...Cheers #yesyamaha
I agree with you, fellow owner. As the bike is not a performance or race machine, but a higher end commuter/ mid range cruiser in our country. Reviews compare this machine with top performance machine but they should also see the price and target of the product as well.
buying it tomo
Bro what's the average mileage that u get now.
That gas station guy acted really well 😂.....
The cringe is strong in this one..
Lmaoooo
If you want Reliability & Butter smooth engine go for Yamaha FZ25 !
"LORD OF THE STREETS" 👑
I own the fz25 and have done 4000kms. I am more interested in touring than city rides, just two days back i did a 700km journey on this bike and let me tell you guys.. This bike is nothing short of spectacular. I was continuously riding at 105-116 kmph and as it started raining i wanted to get home fast while on the way back i rode for 3hrs straight, nothing happened.. The bike didn't feel like it was out of breath or anything. The mileage dropped, it gave me 30kmph while usually it gives me 35. The only thing i noticed is that as i was driving at 116kmph and because of the rains the road was completely drenched, the bike's rear tire slipped a little when i was cornering, i didn't took a sharp corner at more than 100kmph after that. The bike didn't heat, didn't stall, didn't look tired at all, seat is plenty comfortable. The only cons are the missing sixth gear, the missing abs and the headlight which doesn't go to a long distance. Personally i feel this bike is spectacular.
thats Yamaha...
No words to say.. ✋ handsdown it's fz25 😍
I own FZ25 and done with close to 5000kms. Bed ridden now, since met with an accident on 11th Nov.
Cons: 1.Tire profile.
2. Poor head lamp for city and highway as well.
3. ABS should have been a boon and life saver but then still the brake is good. Depends on individual how one handles it.
4. Horn is poor.
5. Lack of 6th gear and an
odd sound between 4 to 5k rpm in top gear (60 to 70kmph)
6. Stiffer seats. Got it customised.
7. Changed rear view mirrors to that of TB350 for better visibility.
Pros: 1. Super built quality
2. Cheap and easily available parts
3. Super throttle response.
4. Easy on pocket in maintenance and mileage. Got upto 40kmph riding in Mumbai.
Roy lol when cons are more than pros why did u even buy it?
It didn't live up to my expectation! So selling it :P
Roy flat profile can be changed?
Yes it can be changed.
Yes the tire can be changed....
watched this vid 2 years ago.......now the 2020 fzs25 sits in my garage.....thank you powerdrift!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
The whole new concept of video making. Liked the idea. By the way, that petrol pump guy was trying to distract you. He was not at all interested in the FZ25.
Been riding the FZ 25 since last 6 months and I agree with all the points mentioned!
Lack of 6th gear and the LED headlamps are the only downsides to this bike I feel.
However it is a pure joy to ride this bike on highways and in city!
Arey shaam ko pick karna tha girlfriend ko 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha! Shayad bike ke saath akele time beetana tha! :P
That isnt his sister??
One night stand tha bro!
PowerDrift pick another one
PD said. It's all about how many memories you got with the bike...and that's exactly Yamaha promises ...that emotional connection...it's a great brand man, really really really love it....
Saw the comprehensive first ride review done by Sagar and brought this beauty home. Now Varun you have just cemented my opinion about this sweet ride. Keep up the good work guys.
The questions were answered in a subtle manner in the video. Carefully laid out through the length of it. Many would like it to be short and in your face, but that aint the PD way. I appreciate PD for keeping their signature style intact even with the 150-250cc segment. Cheers.
Aye, thank you, Deepak!
We love all automobiles irrespective of their engine capacities! Each one has something fun to offer!
It's a no-nonsense, mature bike.
I have done 16k on my fz25 in less than an year. It's going fabulous, never felt the need of ABS.
6th gear, slipper clutch, powerful headlights & upside down front forks would have added to its qualities.But, every such think cost.
I am more than satisfied with the well balanced beautiful product by Yamaha.
Only complaint is about the rusting on exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
man this is suppose to be a review not a commercial!! Don't exaggerate it too much! i got lost in the drama and music! i love your videos but sometimes its too much!!🔥
This looks so much better than the current fz 25 from the front..Just personal opinion.
worst and unNecessary review. no thanks
Yamaha has played quite safe with the Fz25. It's a very sensible deal if you prefer city usage but definitely leaves a lot to desire on the open roads. I think Yamaha was crystal clear about the audience they intended to target when they planned the bike and going by the sales figures, they are rocking it at the moment
ABS Should Be Compulsory..
samrat ghoshal ABS is necessary but will take price up ,then it won't be competitive enough as it will be in competition to Dominar ,which is 400cc ,better powered ,with ABS Option and better brakes. So keeping price in mind ABS is not given.
The government plans to put such a mandate in place.
Chirag Soi still at least an optional abs would've been nice
chitz bhardwaj Yes i agree , but these bikes are mass produced and optional Abs variant would be a bit expensive and not many would buy a bike just for ABS at 150-160000 . But i agree with u
2019
One thing I must say as an R15V2 owner, FZ25 is way more torquey in the lower midrange that it can put a tough 0-100 battle with Duke 250, but without having a 6th gear it seems strained after crossing 110. The LEDs need two additional auxiliary LED setup for better visibility in highways.
To the Yamaha Haters (NS200, RS200, Duke 200 & RTR200), ride it once, then feel free to comment what is good and what is bad. Most Yamaha bikes don't match the spec-sheet with the Performance they provide, rather they overwhelm riders by their performance as they had been doing so far from the past.
Nice video #pdarmy.
Shared with proud!
Dramatic music is an overkill
Honest review.. Im a fz25 rider and I like the bike very much. It will beat all other bikes in this category in the city traffic. Like u said in the video lack of 6th gear is one major point. Hope Yamaha will take all these into consideration in their next fz series
That John Cena ringtone tho😂 Must say, Varun's getting the hang of it, starting to like him.
TheBurnoutKid Appreciate it :)
more than the bike i like how you told a small story in the powerdrift life. althought it wasnt complete but none the less it was great to watch. thanks and keep bringing us more.
Hey, thanks for that Tejas!
Machines r getting bigger capacity and still no signs of ABS
Running these on bullshit and chaotic indian roads is v v risky proposition!
But who cares , its india man !
Yahan kitna deti is the most imp criterial before finalising the product !
P.s.
Why is it so hard for government to make abs and airbags compulsory for manufacturers!
Sushant Mahale From April 2018 abs is compulsory.
Well Yamaha clearly said they wont put ABS on the FZ 25 until it was made compulsory by 2018. Which doesn't make sense, also show its lethargic attitude towards india and its market. They are clearly not very concerned about the riders safety.
Kaushal Panchal
Hope by april 2018
The law gets implemented and not the new government 😬😂
ABS is good to have feature but do you think that most accidents happen due to lack of ABS in bikes? No! Accidents in India happens due to poor driving/riding etiquette. Tum ABS ki baat karte ho aur yahan log helmet tak nahi pehne. Technology can save lives but usse pehle apne basics clear hone zaruri hai. Warna koi technology kisi kaam ki nahi. Airbag will not save you if you are not wearing seat belts.
Abs is must buyers should ignore bikes if it doesn't have abs
I think it is amazing how you guys provide so much information and still manage to keep the viewer glued to their screens for every single second! Absolutely love how you guys are progressing man!
Finally it's here... :P
I bought the bike merely based on your first ride review.
Just bought the bike by watching your first review #powerdrift and I am happy with the bike. The things I wanted more were ABS,more informative speedometer and better suspensions. And as always this video was also awesome powerdrift.🔥
is it just me or is the tail actually looking like a fz1?well bang for the buck when you can't afford a litre class :P
Brought this bike in 2019..four years bk..it has duel channel ABS..
The big problem is abs and only 5 gear and I think Yamaha think about that because there computation in market ns 200 and rs 200 is best deal
wah bakchod wah wah bakchod wah this bike best suited for city race... So no need for 6th gear....
kishore kumar
Mr kishore fz s is best option in city but fz 25 have a 250 Cc engine so in engine condition abs and 6 gear is important
wah bakchod wah wah bakchod wah quality of ns n rs not even close toh this
I own a 2009 FZ 16 and it's been such a pleasant joyful journey. It's been one of the most reliable bike I have had till date. It still starts up at the 1st press of the starter button. But for me the FZ 25 just doesn't seem like a upgrade from where I am with my current bike. FZ 25 seems to just have a larger engine and a LED lamp. And I know for a fact that the LED lamp absolutely sucks. Even my FZ 16 lamp beats it for the spread on the road. The fuel average seems to be in the same ball park on both bikes. I would rather go for 200NS then this. It seems a worthy upgrade for city duties and an odd weekend tours.
PS - so totally loved the review. Especially the way it was shot n made. Keep such amazing stuff coming. You people are getting better with every new video.
Thank you so much for those kind words Jayanand! We hope you stay tuned for more!
please do a comparison review of 200ns with fz25
I own this bike now...this video played a major role in selecting the bike....thanks
Congratulations, comrade! We wish you happy motoring! :D
There will be allways a differnce btween a yamaha ,honda and indian brands i have owned a re bullet and have driven ktms pulsars but the refinement and usability of these bikes are much superior than others and i am now owning a fz -25 and have done more than 2000km and i am very happy with the bike and its refinement 👌🏻
Hey Shadab! What is your fondest memory of the FZ?
Hi Shadab. How long will it take for the bike to become smooth. For now I have completed 500 Km and I can feel a lot of small vibes at around 4k rpm itself. I haven't taken it above 4.5k till now. Gears are hopeless and will have to wait till first service apparently. People keep saying the engine and gear becomes smoother with time but mine seems to be becoming more rough :( . So did you experience any vibes in the initial days or was it smooth right from start?. Just want to confirm if I got a faulty bike.
PowerDrift everything i came from the background of royal enfield you know what i mean , This bike is not as fast as a duke 250 but as cheaper by around 50k and giving somehow similar perfomance as a complete pakage it makes more sense to me that includes mintance cost ,reliabilty and mileage , luv the fz its overall a good package
Joseph N. Francis yes in starting the gears feel tight and rough but when you will ride around 3k km it will become smooth and the vibes and engine quality will also become smooth
Bro did you experience any coin rattling noise
That timelapse at the end of the day was awesome....
Indians always about the top speed. Real motorcyclists know it's all about the 0-100 figures
Kyle Jordan Syiem get an rx 100 then🤣🤣
Indians?
Bhosdk saare indians se puch lia tune ek ek se jaakr?
Bro, my brother has purchased the fz250 white, good bike to ride in the city and the highway, great looks. One major issue we face: gear box, very difficult to get neutral and the hearing is not smooth at all specifically the 3rd gear. Rest it's a good bike, Yamaha should have launched this bike with ABS
Brazilian version of this fz25 is stunning
Ganapathy Ramanathan totally agree
Both are same it just has abs
N better tyres
Hardcore Gears I prefer for that ABS so that it'll look fully packed and I also like those colouring.
Hardcore Gears the Brazilian FZ25 has 1 Bhp more
Was missing Sagar's distinct style of reviewing the two wheeled beauties at the start of the video.. but i must say the way this video was shot had its own charm which complimented varuns style and varun too is getting better by the day.. keep it up guys!
Sry to say your good and ok but Sarge is the best if he had reviewed seriously there would be more amount of information he tells us
The review kept me hooked till the end even though i have no intention of buying any 250cc bike in the near future. The cinematography was awesome too and distinct from other reviewers. Overall great work guys.
Thank you so much for that beautiful compliment Ali! :)
Have you shared the video with your friends?
PowerDrift Of course, I had shared this on facebook and twitter.
Other fan boys r saying the lack of abs n 6th gear.... City ride don need this.... I think a skilled n matured rider only will enjoy this fz n smoke dukes n ns in 0-100 drag.....
ikr, this bike will be a lot fun to ride in traffic than any other bike maybe except for duke 200! and all these people complaining about ABS and 6th gear *sigh*!
and after 100 ?
chandan kumar u ll be busted already by a cop....
which country are u frm buddy ?? here in india on highways my average is 120 and highest is 151 and no cop ever caught me
chandan kumar in city... How much speed one can go... No top speedy
Sir I too 4 months back bought fz25 ballistic blue variant ...but the gears are really hard...but the smoothest bike I have ever ridden
The engine is not that smooth. I am getting tappet noise once the engine heats up and the service centre guys say that this is normal with this engine and nothing can be done about it. I had a hard choice between Yamaha and Dominar, chose Yamaha for it's refined engine but I am disappointed.
Lol. Fucking service guys.. Every problem they'll keep saying it's normal until you're broken down in the middle of nowhere.. KTM India, looking at you too.
Tappet noise s normal in all... Even u hear in ns....
Nishant Kumar dont know wtf is wrong with all new bikes , my cb hornet 160r had really bad tappet noise ..... Happy that it got rectified when i changed timing chain tensioner. But almost all new bike owners irrespective of brand are complaining tappet noise . i guess bikes are not made how they used to be
Nishant Kumar Lol choice between Dominar and Fz? Sorry for the pain but it had to happen.
Once the engine heats tappet noise is very normal dont worry we have 62 fz25 in our group 25mrc its normal with all the bikes nothing changes no prblm non-performance issue
Now i know everything about FZ25 This is how #PDARMY do!!!! redefining the way channels review bikes and cars
please make video on fz 25 2019 edition
This is the bike I purchased when Sagar did first impressions video.. nice bike for city rides and occasional highway.. also agree with cons like Brakes, headlight but the engine guys trust me it is the best in 250 cc .. about this video I like the way it is shot morning to evening with various situations and conditions ☺
its too late bro
Sigh, sometimes we are the last ones to get our hands on the media vehicles! Hopefully, the #PDArmy can make a noise big enough so that we are first ones! ;)
I was waiting for a vid on how u guys work... Bike review is very nice. Different cool styling of review. If Sarge is much required fire in the winter then Varun is much awaited sprinkles in the monsoon.. what a team. Hats off !!
Is it comfortable for shorter riders?
Shouldn't be a problem but a quick test ride should help you understand better.
Dhanraj Salunkhe yes go and test ride
YA. I am 5.5 and 7000 km done. Its comfortable.
Today I saw a Short guy(5.2 - 5.5 I guess) Riding this bike.. Looking like He was so Comfortable..
No one can combine a review and a story better than you people!! Another Awesome video!
Missed sagar
*Your reviews come late but they come to be the best , "der aaye durust aaye" , keep giving reviews like this. Cheers to team PD*
Back from Milan .
Guys what about that
Give away that was going on .
Nicely cleared all points of bike .
I love your cinematography
The way you guys make video
Thank you for those kind words Bhavishya! The winner shall be announced soon!
i love it... and i chose it over NS200... it looks big... bulky... gives u proper big bike feel...it has that attraction on the roads...
300 Sargent😊😊😊
Reviews like these are a good change from regular reviews. Where we discuss all the pros and cons, things which actually matter and which don't matter (marketing gimmick?. Putting all the points perfectly in place which show every day situations specially helpful for someone who is Looking for everyday commuting and weekend touring. This video reminds me of duke250 review by Atul Haldankar. Nice one PD team, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Darshan! :)
I'll take the NS200 anyday.
Abs.
Cheaper bike and maintenance.
Cruising on the 6th long range gear.
Liquid cooling.
The FZ makes sense only in the city but then why would anyone get a 250cc only for the city ?
Someone tell Yamaha they were never a budget brand.. Don't try to be one... You've already got it wrong once with the FZ v 2.0 . The grunt of the original FZ 16 lost for better fuel efficiency. Poor vision by Yamaha.
Cheap bike thats y it has a very less life time.
U should take it to the highway for experiencing what is smoothness what is refinement
Liquid cooling not needed because engine doesnt requires it
mojo jojo great points there mate, especially about Yamaha.
mojo jojo totally agree with your comment about Yamaha....fz V2 goes like a snail....with a pillion it's difficult to go to rides even to small hill stations..
mojo jojo totally agree. Just put down a comment stating the very same thing. That ke being a 2009 FZ 16 owner, I would rather get a 200 NS then this bike. 200 NS feels more of an upgrade.
Vinit Ghosal by cheap I meant cheaply priced and cheaply maintained. Yes in the past Bajaj had quality issues but not anymore with the new bikes... More so 200NS is a KTM engine bettered by Bajaj for Indian conditions... Also quality depends on usage. Yes liquid cooling is not required and FZ 25 is an awesome bike but not a well rounded package like NS. FZ hands down best for city only.
I own fz25 what I love is throttle response and mileage.
I don't feel like bike vibrates till 125 after that it vibrates.
My daily college route is highway it's like 13km one side I will ride above 100kmph max time bike is returning 33-35 mileage even after riding at that speed.
Bike is quick till 110 after that it will gain speed slowly.
Those who own fz25 and blame it's waste bike from Yamaha set your ass down because Yamaha advertised as a powerful commuter.
Know correctly before you buy a product.
Another out of the box thought video....... U guys r awesome
Thank you Haris! Hope you shared it too! :)
Bought the Fz25 after your first review. Not one regret after buying. Absolutely in lovee with the bike 😁
Expecting a same kind of review for Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABS
They will never do that they are Yamaha fan boys
I owned fz-s previously n then upgraded to this machine. Overall i really liked the bike. The only disappointed i found in this was the headlight assembly, it shakes alot on small pot holes when compared to the old fz-s. I am not sure whether only i face this problem or its common with the bike.
N she's waiting dere at d office. 😂
Be it a 150cc,250cc or a superbike , first question that pops up on an Indian's mind on seeing a new bike...
"Kitna deti h?"😅😅
Cleverly included in the video 👍🏼
P.S. congrats on the best automobile content creator award 🙃 you guys totally deserve it🙂
Wish it had a 6th gear😫😫
BIKEMANIAC PK u dont require it man trust ne even he siad tha
No it requires this and he said that uptil 7000rpm...the engine does not vibrate and he could do 115kmph only...which is not good if u compare this to ns200 or rs200..
BIKEMANIAC PK ns n rs vibrates all the time and this bike vibrates after 7000 while ns rs vibrates from 5500 and th engine goes till top end soon after 7000 at 8000 check out video by sagar on powerdrift the first review u will understand
BIKEMANIAC PK and by my experience and more 62 riders that we have in our group the bike goes 145 max speed with normal vibs that happens in ns n rs all the time
But as per my opinion...I do require a 6th gear for cruising in a relaxed way in highways..
Confused between Apache RTR 200 and FZ25. Need some suggestions.
My 200 ns does 140kmph all yamaha does is looks no power
Levis Christian Thats Tall Gearing & better fuelling on the NS you got there!🙌
That's nice. Plz do tell me how much fuel average does it return. Am looking forward to getting n want a 1st hand experience of it's fuel consumption than company claim. Thanks in advance.
Levis Christian maybe lacks in power but engine refinement is great and better then bajaj for long term users, I guess !!
i m using fz25 bought it when it was jst launched.....i hav completed 12000 kms..the average of the bike is around 36/37 in city and on highways 40/40+ at the crusing speeds ...depends on how you ride the bike.. top speed i have reached is 145 i think it can go beyond that bt at that road was nt availabe to get the full out of it....and bdw every bike is good in its way... Stay Safe Riders.. :-)
I touched 136 on my fz25 the top speed in video wrong
On mid range the engine torque and sound is awesome.another thing I felt that in city ride , I had pain in my left hand .one of the worst thing is brake absence of abs , everyone touches the heaven for one second.on highway at night above 60 km , the vision is very low on dark roads . Other than that same as the review.
Yeah when we compare the fz25 with the cc , i would definately take the duke 250 instead of this and when it comes to price i will go for the rs200 (abs variant) because the rs has a higher top speed than the fz25 even though torque is high on the fz25 the rs would be my take !! Anyways nice work there best man !! 😁😁😁 Nice video PD army !! Thats a real honest unbiased review 👍👍👍
Hint of old pulsar 200ns video with Sarge..same slickness and cool music, and a proper road test. Power Drift is back.....
The mileage is more than my Activa 😥😧😭😢
Epic comment
Ha ha
If someone wants to go for this bike then just go through the issues I am facing in daily basis. It's better to know about the Cons of the bike.
* U have to rev it a little to keep the engine running in Red light also in high traffic u have to keep the gear in 2nd with some revs otherwise engine get killed ( happening with 3-4 people whom I met in service centre and as per them it's bike issue they can't fix this).
*. The pillion seat is very Hard and not comfortable to sit for more than 30km.
*. Rider sit is ok ok , u can ride for long time but it's not that comfortable.
* Tyre hugger is of no use as bike gets too dirty in rain.
*Mirrors are just manageable.
*Even after 6k km gear box is still very hard.
* Area covered by headlight is just ok. If you are in Highway then u can't go beyond 60 in night due to focus area of headlight .
* Bike get some vibration in footpeg above 85 and nearly at 100 u can feel in both handlebar and footpeg.
friend: "Bhai powerdrift ka naya video dekha? kya maast reviews banate he ye log. kya mast mast music dhalte he, kya cinematic shots banate he, ab kiya kiya bolu me. Matlab etna saab kaise karte he wo log"
me: "Powerdrift- the name is enough, my friend"😉
Aaditya Nath haha
Each time there is something new on the content side thats what i love the most about powerdrift!! 👍🏼
Ns 200 with abs is better option than this .. ns 200 looks awesome 😍😍😍
Amazing video as always and the wait was worth it just forgot to say one thing that your dedication towards making videos is just on another level weather it rain or freezing or sunny you guys are the best
In short this FZ25 is surely better than Bajaj' cheap quality RS200 and NS200 in terms of performance & Reliability except brakes
ghanta better in terms of performance check any drag race vdo between fz 25 and pulsar ns/rs200 u will get to know
roham chaudhury abe main check kar chuka hu tu check kar le pehle......and also check 0 to 60 and 0 to 100 vbox timings idiot
but after 100 u cant even see ns lol
0 to 100 fz 25 aage giya cause weight kam hai fz ka but no way u can beat ns after 100
fucking idiot
roham chaudhury ab aaya na fact pe.......FZ 25 is torque king in 0 to 100 for all 200-250cc bikes 👑
roham chaudhury Aur FZ 0 to 100 tak aage gaya matlab aage gaya.....uska weight kam rakhi hai Yamaha ne toh Bajaj ko kisine roka nahi ths NS aur RS ka weight kam rakhne.....its their problem not Yamaha's.....winner is winner (0-100) 🏆 😏😏
Der aaye durust aaye... Luved it...I own the bike and have ridden for over 1.5K Km. The issues highlighted are same as I have experienced. Way to go PD
i wanted to buy it, but now i won't. i dont like vibes at all and i want a bike that has better braking. 126 top speed for a 250 is just not enough, look at yamaha r15 it can go above it. damn it... no, yamaha
My Bajaj Avenger 150 street has a top speed of 125 k/hr. 😂
Top speed is 145 ✌️ check out 25mrc bharat padukone videos we all have crossed 135-140
Vinit Ghosal
That pathetic 20 bhp can't take the bike above 132
Its just speedo error
Saket Chaturvedi u my frd dont believe in facts until u see them😊
Saket Chaturvedi agar bhp se top speed decide hoti toh 300 cc ki bike 200+ chalti per aaisa nai hota mere dost✌️
By the way Yamaha did this bike, I can say that they created this bike for their existing FZ16, FZs and FZ 2.0 customers who are looking for an upgrade (who are brand loyal). If Yamaha wanted to haul ass of other manufacturers in the quarter litre naked segment they'd just dropped the MT-25 as the FZ25 here with it's LC parallel twin. People who know the technical aspects and the logical market needs will understand this! Peace☮ #alwaysyamaha #revsyourheart💓
FZ 25......still better bike than Bajaj's cheap quality heavy ass bikes !
Being light she takes me places. I don't know how to justify my pain eventually though... Lol
If you are light this motorcycle can take you places.
Which is a good thing I had been having a good ride but still ....
I need a 500-750 cc bike.
For the 250 enthusiast go for it, makes you feel like riding a 4 lakhs bike.
Tomorrow hasn't been Seen.
Good one PD!
One like = one rupees for me to buy fz25
😂🤣
Got it already
How can you make such beautiful videos guys.... Cutting edge editing nd superfine video presentation... It's like an adfilm.... Kudos to you guys.... Respect you....
The quality of the parts is just awful
Just look at the instrument
And it is only useful in the city thanks to the strong low and mid range
When you hit the highway it's disappointing
Also the engine vibrates post 7K :/
Hope Yamaha actually puts some work polishing their next bike more
Saket Chaturvedi have you ever test it???........ honestly i don't think so......if you ever test it then definitely don't comment like this.....at first test drive it then comment.....✌✌
And quality of RS is of h2r standards.
Infamous Techie hahahahaha 😂😂..... really joke of the year......😂😂
Atanu Dey
Yes I have
Not exactly a test ride but took a friend's fz25 and rode it for about 2 days I think
Infamous Techie
It's certainly better than what's on the FZ25
And more than what you pay for
Strong,sweet and torquey review guys, just like the reviewed bike !!! Keep up the good work !! #PDArmy
Great bike! but no fun in riding this
My Review for this bike.
Ride quality decent
Good mileage
Engine refinement the best
No vibrations
Top speed 145kmph personaly experience by 20+ riders.
Doesnt heats up
You wont need the 6th gear u see the torque here is 20nm which more than enough to make u fly the weight of the bike plays a major role here
Gears smooths out with use and time
Brake are decent Abs should have be offered
14ltr tank biggest in class
Wide wheels great road stability and grip
Headlights r weak
Atlast, this is a very practical and all rounder kind of bike with 2 downpoints (as far as i have observed) it gives u everything with quality that is the most imp thing and thats where Bajaj lacks the quality of the product is necessary bcoz u have to live with it for next 4-5 yrs minimum and pulsars tends to lose its quality by the end of 1.5 years i have experienced with Ns n rs both
This is more for a mature and practical and all rounder person ✌️😊❤
Better than duke✋✋
3:40 , because "mileage kitna deti Hai" is a must have for an Indian motorcycle review video.
So much hype, it's a fucking b grade commuter at best. Yamaha is becoming like Samsung now - charging moolah mostly for the brand only.
Torque, max speed, suspension, new tech all goes to shit. What exactly are we paying for? Silly upgrades and stupid made up tech jargon named components.. Street fighter my ass. Duke 200 probably will smoke it easy peasy.
Ashwin Kumar fz smoked 250 duke....
kishore kumar Okay Fanboy!😂 Quality Products one side. Yamaha on the other. Childrens do drag races in India if you get what I mean!
kishore kumar what you smoking there 😂
Power to weight ratio is too much to even compare ...
Duke 200 has 24hp with 130kg and FZ 25 has 20hp with 148kg...
Now you do the math with Duke 250 ...
RJ jr. Get ur facts right duke is 160 kg😂😂
Nope duke 200 doesn't beat it
The only Problem with FZ25 is the 5Speed Gearbox according to me. You don't have that cruising gear on highway ,which makes it a bit unstable at 5th gear due to a incremental deceleration. A 6 Speed Gearbox and 300mm disc at front would make it best buy for price.
I hope future reviews will always feature a pillion rider. Very nice review, entertaining and informative, 10/10.
sangko chan Tharki
Oho
Reigen :O
Great bike 🎉
This was more of a movie than an actual review. The videography, specially in that lavasa(??) area, was really superb like always.
You people are far better than others like SVp etc etc . You all rocks keep it up