Yamaha YZF R15 V3
About
YAMAHA YZF R15 V3 Yamaha has changed the 150cc segment when they launched R15 their younger sibling of their masterpiece The R1 in 2008. It was sporty and looks like fantastically sporty. In 2011 the V2 of R15 was launched and since then there were not updates and now after a long wait the V3 is launched as “YAMAHA VZF R15 V3”
Pricing
The Yamaha R15 V3 is priced at Rs 1.25 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). It is very aggressively priced as its competitors Bajaj RS200 at Rs 1.25 lakh and KTM RC 200 at Rs 1.77 lakh.
About VZF R15 V3 2018
Yamaha R15 V3 has finally made it to the Indian turf in a better and a more pronounced avatar. As anticipated, the Indian version R15 V3 does not have upside-down (USD) forks, aluminium footpegs and ABS to keep the price of the bike in check.
The Yamaha R15 V3 is priced at Rs 1.25 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The highlighting features of the Yamaha R15 V3 include split LED headlamps, large intake upfront, redesigned fairing, fully digital instrument cluster (first-time inclusion on the R15), raised saddle height of 815mm, chiselled tank and the large exhaust muffler.
Under the skin, it gets the new liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder 155cc engine with Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system that’s capable of producing a max power of 19.3PS, which is 2.3PS more than its predecessor at 10,000rpm and 14.7Nm of peak torque at 8,500rpm.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and comes with a slipper clutch. The fuel efficiency of the bike is claimed to be improved by 4.7 percent. Built on the Deltabox frame.
Furthermore,the new R15 V3 features telescopic front forks, rear monoshock absorbers and discs at either end. The bike is just 3kg heavier than the older model. In the Indian market, Yamaha R15 V3 will lock horns with the popular KTM RC200 and the Bajaj Pulsar RS200.
Yamaha YZF R15 V3 Specifications
Overview
| Front Brake | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
| Starting | Self Start Only |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 L |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC |
| Displacement | 155.1 cc |
| Gear Box | 6-Speed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
Engine and Transmission
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC |
| Displacement | 155.1 cc |
| Maximum Power | 19.3 PS @ 10000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 15 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Starting | Self Start Only |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Gear Box | 6-Speed |
| Clutch | Assist & Slipper Clutch |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive |
| Valves (per cylinder) | 4 |
| Bore | 58 mm |
| Stroke | 58.7 mm |
| Supply System | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
Tyres and Brakes
| Tyre Size | Front :-100/80-17
Rear :-140/70-17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Radial Tyres | Yes |
| Wheel Size | Front :-17 inch
Rear :-17 Inch |
| Front Brake | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc |
| Front Brake Diameter | 282 mm |
| Rear Brake Diameter | 220 mm |
Features and Safety
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Digital |
| ABS | No |
| CBS | No |
| EBS | No |
| Body Graphics | Yes |
| Seat Type | Split |
| Console | Digital |
| Clock | Digital |
| Passenger Backrest | Yes |
| Step-up Seat | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes |
| Traction Control | No |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Navigation | No |
| Quick Shifter | No |
| Launch Control | No |
| Power Modes | No |
| Adjustable Windscreen | No |
| Mobile Connectivity | No |
Chassis and Suspension
| Chassis/Frame | Delta Box |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm |
Dimensions
| Length | 1990 mm |
| Height | 1135 mm |
| Width | 725 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Saddle Height | 815 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 139 Kg |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 L |
Electricals
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor controlled ignition) |
| Head Lamp | LED |
| Tail Lamp | LED |
| Turn Signal Lamp | LED |
| Pass Switch | Yes |
| Battery Type | ETZ-5 |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V, 4 Ah |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
| LED Tail Light | Yes |
Final Verdict
YAMAHA YZF R15 V3 is a outstanding bike but it has some flaws as well, the most important thing that is missing is ABS as per safety concern a Dual Channel ABS is most needed thing and it is proven to save lives. Yamaha Launched the bike in a hurry just to get away with the government norms for doing ABS as standard and Yamaha tried to keep the cost low. YAMAHA YZF R15 V3 is a fantastic bike but is good for short rides only as the seating posture is very sporty and is good for the youngsters who wants to buy a bike just to go to collage. As a result, it is not a good option for daily commuting.
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