Cool Yash: Yamaha R15 Price, Reviews, Specs, Pics, & Mileage

The R15 from the Yamaha stables is a clear notification that they are taking the Indian market quite seriously. In fact, the Yamaha R15 has started the trend showing to manufacturers that the Indian market has potential to rake up sales even if the price tag is above a lakh rupee.The R15 is heart throb and looks like it costs a million bucks. The styling is as good as any superbike in the international market. It immediately entered the hearts of many youngsters and the sales record shows that many did make the R15 their own. However, the stupendous success of such a costly offering from Yamaha does not owe only to the styling of the bike but also its performance and handling.The R15 is powered by the silky smooth iconic 150cc liquid-cooled engine from Yamaha.
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However, the party-piece of the bike is it fabulous 6-speed transmission which spreads the power delivery over a spectrum which is ideal for both sporty driving style and a sedate highway cruise. This makes it a mouth-watering recipe for bikers.Yamaha has designed the R15 with its unmistakable racing pedigree visible from it dimensions and wheelbase. This gives the bike a sporty stance as well as a dynamic character both on the track as well as on the road. Discs on both the wheels provide ample stopping force to this huge and powerful bike.The twin headlamps, V-shaped front fairing glass, large fuel tank with opener sporting the Yamaha emblem and the racing-inspired digital speedo give the bike an unmistakable identity and a sporty feel to the rider. The R15 comes with a DiASil cylinder construction and an electric fuel injection system which makes it more fuel efficient than it would have been given its racing pedigree and the kerb weight. Top speed of 133kmph makes it one of the fastest bikes to be on sale in India

2014 Yamaha R15 V2.0 new colours

Yamaha India has launched a total of four new colours and graphics for its R15 version 2.0 motorcycle. The new offerings have been made with a view to boost sales of the premium 150cc bike and to create more excitement among prospective customers. The four new colours are Raring Red, Invincible Black, Racing Blue and Grid Gold. The Raring Red and Invincible Black models are priced at Rs 110,003 and the Racing Blue and Grid Gold versions are a tad more expensive at Rs 112,924. All the above prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.

At the launch, Roy Kurian, VP – Sales and Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd, said, It has been our hallmark to innovate and introduce products that have a strong connect with our customer base. The ‘R15’ has been a significant milestone in that sense in the company’s history and the torchbearer to introduce and promote racing culture in India. The racing DNA, sporty look and superior technology have been synonymous with the R15 which was graded up to R15 Ver 2.0 in 2011. A lot of thought and hard-work had gone into the conceptualization of the R15 and it has been a huge success for the company. As we launch the R15 Ver 2.0 in 4 new avatars, we are again very confident that this new introduction will help to keep the customer excitement intact in our flagship motorcycle.

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Overview

Engine Type : Liquidcooled, 4stroke, SOHC
Displacement : 149.8 cc
Compression Ratio : 10.4:1
Maximum Power : 17@8500 BHP@RPM
Maximum Torque : 15@7500 Nm@rpm
Cylinder Bore : 57 mm
Stoke : 58.7 mm
Ignition : T.C.I
Starting : SelfStart

Wheel

Wheel Base : 1290 mm
Tyre Size : Front 80/90-17, Rear 100/80-17
Wheel Type : Alloy

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Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency : 35 kmpl
Fuel Capacity : 12 litre
Fuel Reserve : 2 ltr
Fuel Type : Petrol
Charging Duration : N/A

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Dimensions

Length : 1995 mm
Height : 1070 mm
Width : 670 mm
Ground Clearance : 160 mm
Saddle Height : 790mm
Curb Weight : 131kg
Total Weight : N/A
Weight Carrying Capacity : 120kg
Chassis : Deltabox Frame