Built around Yamaha's sport motorcycle platform, the 2017 Yamaha FZS pairs a 153 cc (9.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14 HP (10.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.6 Nm (10 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.5 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the FZS measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,334 mm (52.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.64 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement153.0 ccm (9.34 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.0 HP (10.2 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque13.6 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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Transmission
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