The 2025 Yamaha Y16ZR ABS has been revealed, along with three new colour schemes.
The Y16ZR is the arguably the most technology-laden kapcai in our motorcycle market, boosting its credentials as the performance kapcai. Go through the spec sheet and you will spot terms like VVA (variable valve actuation), slip and assist clutch, ABS. Yes, there is ABS now as per the authorities’ decree.
Its engine remains the potent 155cc, single-cylinder powerplant with VVA, which produces a potent 23.7 hp (17.7 kW) at 9,500 RPM and 14.4 Nm at 8,000 RPM. This engine is so good that it powers another three Yamaha models, namely the NVX scooter, MT-15 naked bike, and R15 lightweight sportbike.
It is unsurprising that the Y16ZR won the Kapcai of the Year Award at the recent Allianz-BikesRepublic Motorcycle of the Year Awards 2025.
The three new colours mentioned earlier are known as Fiery Red, Desert Steel, and
Emerald Pearl.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor set the selling price of the 2025 Yamaha Y16ZR ABS from RM11,398. Each buyer will receive a free Yamaha disc lock worth RM100.
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