Yamaha launches FZ-Blue Flex, a flex-fuel motorcycle priced at ₹1,24,240 in Delhi

India Yamaha Motor has rolled out the FZ-Blue Flex, capable of running on E20-E85 ethanol-blended fuels, at ₹1,24,240 ex-showroom Delhi. The launch aligns the two-wheeler maker with India's biofuel push and broadens its FZ lineup for eco-conscious buyers.

— Source publishedFri, 10 Jul, 2026, 20:30 IST·First seen Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 20:40 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

India Yamaha Motor launched the FZ-Blue Flex, a flex-fuel motorcycle running on E20-E85 ethanol-blended fuels, priced at ₹1,24,240 ex-showroom Delhi, aligning

Key facts

  • ₹1,24,240 ex-showroom Delhi
  • E20 to E85 ethanol blend

Why this matters

Yamaha's entry into flex-fuel motorcycles signals a broader industry shift toward ethanol compatibility, opening potential partnerships in fuel-system tech and biofuel distribution infrastructure.

What to watch

  • E20-E85 pump rollout pace and geographic coverage
  • GST/road-tax or subsidy announcements specific to flex-fuel vehicles
  • First-quarter FZ-Blue Flex sales vs standard FZ variants
  • Ethanol price differential vs petrol at the pump
  • Competitor flex-fuel launch announcements
  • Yamaha bundles fuel-availability messaging and ethanol pump locators into dealer pitch and app
  • Competitors announce or accelerate their own flex-fuel two-wheeler roadmaps
  • OMCs and government cite launch as proof point for expanding ethanol dispensing network
  • Yamaha runs targeted campaigns in ethanol-rich states (Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka)