Yamaha FZ-X Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha FZ-X motorcycle specifications include a 149 cc (9.09 cu in) engine, power of 12 hp (8.8 kW) @ 7,250 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 139 kg (306.4 lb).

Key specifications

2021-2023Model years
149 ccDisplacement
12 hpPower
13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
139 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,330 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20222023Single disc. ABS
Front suspension
2023Telescopic fork, 41mm
Power
2022202312.4 hp (9.1 kW) @ 7,250 rpm
Rear brakes
20222023Expanding brake (drum brake). ABS

How the Yamaha FZ-X compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Engine power12 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement149 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 73% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight139 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 25% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity10 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power20th

12 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement26th

149 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight32nd

139 kg — heavier than about 32% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 68%.

Seat height66th

810 mm — taller than about 66% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity35th

10 L — larger than about 35% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,020 mm
This bike

2,020

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width785 mm
This bike

785

Yamaha avg

823

5% below average.

Overall height1,115 mm
This bike

1,115

Yamaha avg

1,172

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,330 mm
This bike

1,330

Yamaha avg

1,416

6% below average.

Seat height810 mm
This bike

810

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance165 mm
This bike

165

Yamaha avg

181

9% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 149 cc • Air cooled • 12 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,330 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 165 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/80-17 front / 140/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-17
Rear tire size 140/60-17
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.086 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 86.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 80.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 149 cc (9.09 cu in)
Power 12 hp (8.8 kW) @ 7,250 rpm
Torque 13.3 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 9.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 57.3 x 57.9 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Force-feed lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension 7-Step Adjustable Monocross
Rake 25.0°
Trail 101 mm (4.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/80-17
Rear tire 140/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 139 kg (306.4 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall length 2,020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall width 785 mm (30.9 inches)
Overall height 1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance 165 mm (6.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.00 L (2.64 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Matte Copper, Matte Black, Metallic Blue
Comments Sold in Asia.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.