The Yamaha FZ25 is here and we take a look at how it fares against its closest rivals,on paper. Yes, we are aware that the Karizma is an old-horse and is not comparable with the FZ25, but so is the Duke and the TNT25, both of which are targeted at a different consumer base. We are here to provide you with a list of 200-250cc naked bikes that are sold in the country right now.
| Motorcycle | Yamaha FZ25 | Bajaj Pulsar NS200 | TVS Apache RTR 200 4v | Hero Karizma R | Benelli TNT25 | KTM 200 Duke |
| Engine | ||||||
| Type | Single-cyl, air-cooled, SOHC | Single-cyl, air-cooled, SOHC | Single-cyl, air-cooled with oil cooler, SOHC | Single-cyl, air-cooled, SOHC | Single-cyl, air-cooled, DOHC | Single-cyl, air-cooled, DOHC |
| Engine Capacity | 249cc | 199.5cc | 197.75cc | 223cc | 249cc | 199.5cc |
| Maximum Power | 20.65bhp | 23bhp | 20bhp (Carb)/21bhp (FI) | 19bhp | 28.16bhp | 24.6bhp |
| Maximum Torque | 20Nm | 18.3Nm | 21Nm | 19Nm | 21.61 Nm | 19.2Nm |
| Bore x stroke | 74×58 | NA | 66×57.8 | NA | NA | 72×49 |
| Fuel Injection/Carburretor | FI | FI (expected) | FI / Carburretor | Carburretor | FI | FI |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | NA | 9.7:1 | NA | NA | NA |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Performance | ||||||
| 0-60kmph | NA | 3.1s | 3.95s(Carb.)/3.90(FI) | NA | NA | NA |
| Top speed | NA | 135kmph | 127kmph(Carb.)/129kmph(FI) | 125kmph | NA | NA |
| Chassis | ||||||
| Front brake | 282mm disc | 280mm disc | 270mm disc | 276mm disc | NA | 300mm disc |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc | 230mm disc | 240mm disc | 130mm drum | NA | 230mm disc |
| ABS | No | Optional (expected) | Yes, dual-channel | No | No | No |
| Frame | Diamond | Perimeter | Double cradle | Diamond | Steel trellis | Steel trellis |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | USD forks | Upside-down |
| Rear suspension | Mono shock | Mono shock | Mono shock | Dual shock | Mono shock | Mono shock |
| Weight (kerb) | 148kg | 151kg | 148(Carb.)/148.5(FI) | 154kg | 159kg | 128kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14litres | 12litres | 12litres | 15litres | 17litres | 10.5litres |
| Price (Rs) (ex-Delhi) | 1.19lakh | 1.15lakh-1.24lakh (estimated) | 90,015/95,015(Pirelli) | 84,780 | 1.68lakh | 1.43lakh |