India Yamaha Motor has expanded its motorcycle portfolio with the launch of the Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel in India. Priced at an introductory Rs 1,24,240 (ex-showroom), the new motorcycle marks Yamaha's entry into the country's growing flex-fuel segment. Designed to run on ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85, the FZ Blue Flex aligns with India's push towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions.Here's everything you need to know about Yamaha's latest flex-fuel motorcycle.Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel price in IndiaThe Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 1,24,240 (ex-showroom).The motorcycle will be available through select Blue Square dealerships across:DelhiUttar PradeshMaharashtraKarnatakaTelanganaTamil NaduYamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel engine and performancePowering the new motorcycle is a 149cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine that has been specially updated to support ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85.The engine produces:11.3 bhp of power12.8 Nm of peak torqueIt is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. According to Yamaha, the engine has been engineered to deliver consistent everyday performance while operating on different ethanol fuel blends.Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel designThe FZ Blue Flex Fuel retains the familiar styling of Yamaha's FZ range while incorporating the company's latest design elements.Exterior highlights include:Full-LED projector headlampIntegrated LED position lampsSculpted fuel tankAerodynamic bodyworkCompact exhaustLED tail lampSingle-piece seatThe motorcycle is offered in a Metallic Black colour option.Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel featuresThe feature list remains largely similar to the standard FZ motorcycle.Key features include:LCD instrument clusterSingle-channel ABSTelescopic front forksRear monoshock suspensionHowever, the motorcycle does not include premium connected features such as Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation or traction control.What is a flex-fuel motorcycle?A flex-fuel motorcycle is designed to operate on petrol blended with varying proportions of ethanol. The Yamaha FZ Blue Flex supports fuel blends ranging from E20 (20% ethanol) to E85 (85% ethanol).Ethanol is considered a cleaner alternative fuel that can help reduce dependence on conventional fossil fuels and lower vehicle emissions.Yamaha strengthens its sustainable mobility portfolioWith the launch of the FZ Blue Flex Fuel, Yamaha has joined the growing list of manufacturers introducing ethanol-compatible vehicles in India. As the government continues to promote higher ethanol blending, flex-fuel motorcycles are expected to play an increasingly important role in the country's transition towards greener transportation.Inputs from TOI