Yamaha MT-25 vs FZ25: Image Comparison

How different (or same) are Yamaha’s quarter-litre bikes?

With the launch of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Bajaj Dominar 250 and the Suzuki Gixxer 250, the once-nascent quarter-litre segment is once again seeing some action. Yamaha too has updated its FZ25 to comply with the new emission norm and last week, it launched the MT-25 in Indonesia. That got us thinking, how same (or different) are the two quarter-litre warriors from Japan.

Both the bikes are designed to look aggressive, however, the FZ is buffed up for a slightly more menacing appearance. From the mean-looking headlamp and well-sculpted fuel tank with faux air vents to the beefy guise, the MT-25 and FZ25 have a design that would appeal to the youth.

Now, the Yamaha FZ25 too gets the robo-face LED projector headlamp inspired by the brand’s streetfighter lineup. The MT-25 too has dropped the halogen headlamp and now gets a new LED light, identical to the MT-15.

The MT-25 and the FZ25 feature an LCD console, however, the FZ’s unit misses out on a gear position indicator, unlike its Indonesian cousin.

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The MT-25 undoubtedly features the more superior engine of the two. Its liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine makes 36PS at 12,000rpm and 23.6Nm at 10,000rpm. The FZ’s motor, on the other hand, is a 249cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine developing a modest 20.8PS and 20.1Nm. While the MT gets a 6-speed gearbox, the FZ is equipped with a 5-speed unit.

The MT-25 and the FZ25 get a diamond-type frame but that’s the only similarity between the two. The MT comes kitted with better equipment such as a USD fork and preload-adjustable monoshock while the FZ gets a telescopic fork and 7-step adjustable monoshock.

The MT-25 gets a slightly larger 298/220mm setup while the FZ has a 282/220mm brake setup. Both bikes get dual-channel ABS as standard.

The rider’s triangle on the MT-25 is aggressive, with the footpegs set a bit towards the rear and the handlebar slightly lower, resulting in a bit of a forward-set riding posture. The FZ gets a fairly neutral riding position, given that its focus is primarily commuting.