Rise of YAMAHA - R15
RISE OF YAMAHA - R15:
After the immense failure of YAMAHA bikes in the early 2000s.
Yamaha got a breakthrough in INDIA with its two bikes
- Yamaha YZF R15
- Yamaha FZ16
These two bikes became the iconic bikes in the Indian markets which makes YAMAHA
to be the king in the 100 to 200 CC segment in INDIA.
These bikes launched in the YEAR 2008.
Here we are going to discuss R15 bike series.
Links for detailed review:
YAMAHA R15 V1 - LAUNCHED 2008 :
Yamaha R15 V1 Specifications:
Engine: 150cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power: 17 PS @ 8500rpm
Torque: 15 Nm @ 7500rpm
Transmission: 1 down 5 up
Top Speed: 135kmph
Fuel Consumption: 45-50 kmpl (City), 50-55 kmpl (Highway)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres
Fuel Type: Petrol Unleaded
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Tires: 80/90/R17 (F), 100/80/R17 (R)
Brakes: Hydraulic, single disc (Front/Rear)
Yamaha R15 V1 Dimensions :
Overall length x width x height: 1995mm x 670mm x 1070mm
Seat height: 790mm
Wheelbase: 1,290mm
Minimum ground clearance: 160mm
Dry weight / Curb weight: 120 kgs / 131 kgs
YAMAHA R15V2 - LAUNCHED IN 2011:
Yamaha R15 V2 Specifications:
Engine: 150cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power: 16.7 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Torque: 15 Nm @ 7500rpm
Transmission: 1 down 5 up
Top Speed: 135kmph
Fuel Consumption: 45-50 kmpl (City), 50-55 kmpl (Highway)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres
Fuel Type: Petrol Unleaded
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Front Tyre 90/80-17
Rear Tyre 130/70-R17
Brakes: Hydraulic, single disc (Front/Rear)
Yamaha R15 V2 Dimensions :
Overall length x width x height:1970 mm x 670mm x1070mm
Seat height: 800mm
Wheelbase:1345 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 160mm
Dry weight / Curb weight: 136kgs
YAMAHA R15S - LAUNCHED IN 2015:
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Yamaha R15 S Specifications:
Engine: 150cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power: 16PS @ 8500 rpm
Torque: 15Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 1 down 5 up
Top Speed: 135kmph
Fuel Consumption: 45-50 kmpl (City), 50-55 kmpl (Highway)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres
Fuel Type: Petrol Unleaded
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Front Tyre 90/80-17
Rear Tyre 130/70-R17
Brakes: Hydraulic, single disc (Front/Rear)
Yamaha R15 S Dimensions :
Overall length x width x height:2060 mm x 670mm x1070mm
Seat height: 790mm
Wheelbase:1345 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 160mm
Dry weight / Curb weight: 134kgs
YAMAHA R15V3 - LAUNCHED IN 2017:
Yamaha R15 V3 Specifications:
Engine: 155cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power: 18.6PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque: 15Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 1 down 5 up (Constant mesh 6-speed)
Top Speed: 155kmph
Fuel Consumption: 45-50 kmpl (City), 50-55 kmpl (highway)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 litres
Fuel Type: Petrol Unleaded
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Front Tyre:100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
Rear Tyre:140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
Brakes: Hydraulic, single disc (Front/Rear) with ABS
Yamaha R15 V3 Dimensions :
Overall length x width x height:1,990 mm x 725 mm x1,135 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Wheelbase:1,325 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 170 mm
Dry weight / Curb weight: 142 kg
YAMAHA R15V4, R15M & R15 MOTOGP EDITION - LAUNCHED ON 2021:
Yamaha R15 V4 Specifications:
Engine: 155cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power: 13.5kW(18.4PS)/10000 RPM
Torque: 14.2 Nm (1.4 kgfm) @7,500 RPM
Transmission: 1 down 5 up (Constant mesh 6-speed)
Top Speed: 155kmph
Fuel Consumption: 45-50 kmpl (City), 50-55 kmpl (highway)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 litres
Fuel Type: Petrol Unleaded
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Front Tyre:100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
Rear Tyre:140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
Brakes: Hydraulic, single disc (Front/Rear) with ABS
Yamaha R15 V4 Dimensions :
Overall length x width x height:1,990 mm x 725 mm x1,135 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Wheelbase:1,325 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 170 mm
Dry weight / Curb weight: 142 kg
(Above spec's & dimensions are the same for R15 M and R15 MONSTER ENERGY EDITION)
CONCLUSION:
RISE OF YAMAHA RELIES ON YAMAHA R15
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