Yamaha FZ-S Fi version 2.0 long term review: After 10 months and 13,270km

After my ride to Goa, I had become confident that the FZ is very comfortable for long distance touring. The strong build and capable chassis make it comfortable and confident on the highways. This time, I planned to head to Nashik, but before that the bike was in need of a service. The noise from the handlebar had resumed and the chain seemed to be at the end of its life (I am partly to blame for this since it may not have been lubricated as often as required). At the service the bike got a new cone set, fresh brake shoes and the chain sprocket set was also replaced. Yamaha also felt the need to replace the wheel bearings ‘to be safe’. The total job cost Rs 4,129 of which about Rs 3,000 was for the parts and the rest for the service. The result was a refreshed and happy bike.

The roads from Mumbai to Nashik are fantastic - straight and lightly …