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Yamaha SZ-RR Version 2.0 Reportedly Discontinued in India

Yamaha SZ-RR Version 2.0 Reportedly Discontinued in India

Published: Saturday, 27 July 2019 0:00 AM | By Maxabout News | 1362 Views
According to the recent buzz, Yamaha has discontinued the SZ-RR Version 2.0 in India. The SZ-RR V2 was one of the 150cc commuters in the company's portfolio whose production has been finally brought to a halt. The motorcycle is still listed on the brand’s official website while available across several dealers till the stock lasts. It was already known that the motorcycle will be discontinued from the Yamaha lineup since the brand did not update it with the mandatory ABS feature as per the new government regulations of equipping the bikes above 125cc with an anti-lock braking system. [caption id="attachment_516082" align="aligncenter" width="480"]Yamaha SZ-RR Version 2.0 Discontinued Yamaha SZ-RR Version 2.0 Reportedly Discontinued in India[/caption] The Yamaha SZ-R was initially launched in the Indian market in the year 2010 while the brand updated the model in 2014 with a new set of cosmetic as well as mechanical updates and christened the updated motorcycle as SZ-RR Version 2.0. The motorcycle initially gained popularity considering its premium specifications though lost its charm as the new competitors made their impact on the Indian motorcycle market. Powering the Yamaha SZ-RR V2 is a 149cc, air-cooled, carburetted engine capable of producing a maximum power of 12.1HP and an utmost torque of 12.8 Nm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission. The suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front while the rear of the motorcycle features dual shock absorbers. The SZ-RR V2 gets a disc brake at the front while the rear has been equipped with a drum brake. The motorcycle weighs 134 kgs while the fuel tank capacity stands at 14-litres. Before being discontinued, the SZ-RR V2 was priced at around INR 70,000 (ex-showroom). Yamaha recently revealed its plan to increase its share in the Indian market by 10% in the next 5 years. The brand is planning to focus on its premium range of lineup to get a stronger foothold in India. [caption id="attachment_515650" align="aligncenter" width="850"]Yamaha RX 100 Gunmetal Grey Meet Yamaha RX 100 Gunmetal Grey Edition[/caption]

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Can the 2015 Yamaha SZ-RR V2 handle highway trips comfortably?
2023-09-14 05:07:44 AM

While the Yamaha SZ-RR V2 is primarily designed for city commuting, it can handle short highway trips comfortably. However, for extended highway cruising, riders may prefer larger displacement bikes.

How does the SZ-RR V2 compare to other commuter bikes in its class?
2023-09-14 05:04:47 AM

The Yamaha SZ-RR V2 competes favorably with other commuter bikes, offering a balance of comfort, fuel efficiency, and Yamaha's reputation for reliability.

Which is better Yamaha SZ-RR V2.0 or Bajaj Pulsar 150?
2022-12-29 06:09:54 AM
Starting from the looks of Yamaha SZ-RR V2.0 we can say it is indeed a good looking bike with new colours, paint scheme and graphics, tubeless tyres and new instrument panel. Powering the Yamaha SZ-RR V2.0 is 149cc engine based on Yamaha’s Blue Core technology which can produce 12.1PS at 7,500rpm and torque peaks at 12.8Nm at 6,000rpm. Bajaj Pulsar 150 also gets its power from the 149 cc engine which produces 15 Bhp at 9000 rpm. And the design part of Bajaj Pulsar 150 is also striking and attractive. In fact both are very close competitors but Bajaj wins over when it comes to performance and Yamaha wins when it comes to engine refinement and quality it delivers.
Has Yamaha discontinued the SZ-RR?
2022-12-29 06:02:13 AM
Yes, the SZ-RR has been discontinued and replaced with an improved SZ-RR version 2.0. The new model is powered by the same single-cylinder 149 cc engine which delivers 12.1PS of power and 12.8 Nm of peak torque. Cosmetically, the bike has received a new matte green color scheme. It is priced at INR 67,664 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
I am confused between Pulsar LS135 & Yamaha SZ-RR V2.0?
2022-12-29 05:57:50 AM
The better option out of both the bikes would be the Yamaha SZ-RR version 2.0. The bike gets a detuned 149 cc, FZ engine producing 11.9 BHP and 12.8 NM of torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and gets an excellent mileage of 45-50 kmpl. The SZ-RR comes in dual tone shades and brings more comfort of riding a motorcycle than the Pulsar 135 LS. It has been priced very effectively at INR 66,064 and comes with option likes electric start and disc brake for the front. It gets a 12 liter fuel tank which is good for 600 km stretch on a single refill.

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