Yamaha R15 V1.5 Review

Yamaha is a renowned company as it has manufactured number of motorbikes which has been chosen and ride by many people. The same company has been producing various bikes under the R-Segment, however, those bikes are more expensive and cannot be purchased by many people. In order to fulfill the requirement, Yamaha, in the year 2008, launched a motorbike named the Yamaha R15. The R15 featured the sporty look as of the high-end bike like R1, R6, etc. Later, in the year 2011, Yamaha launched the second generation of the Yamaha R15 which came with refreshed taillight, a slim body, a partition seat and many other changes. Again after some period of time, Yamaha launched the updated version of R15, which featured updated look with some new changes.

The new Yamaha R15 V1.5 possesses the same body platform. However, the 1.5 version has been featured with new graphic design. The rear mudguard has also been made a little bit long. The bike is also equipped with well-cushioned seat which provides more comfort to the rider as well as pillion. Also, the bike is featured with Yamaha’s Humachine Technology that tends to provide comfort to the rider and the pillion even in the long road trips.

Furthermore, the R15 V1.5 features the height and length of 1070 mm and 2060 mm respectively. The bike has got the weight of 134 kg and the wideness of 670 mm. The front wheel is 1345 mm far from the rear wheel and the lower part of the bike maintains the gap of 160 mm from the ground. Also, the bike is powered with liquid cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 149 cc engine which provides maximum power and torque of 16.3 bhp @ 8500 RPM and 15 Nm @ 7500 RPM respectively.

Moreover, Yamaha has been exporting the YZF R15 V1.5 in Nepal under the dealership of Morang Auto Works.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,45,900

Dimension:

Body Type	Sport
Weight	134 kg
Length	2060 mm
Height	1070 mm
Width	670 mm
Wheelbase	1345 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm

 

Engine:

Fuel	12 liters
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Maximum Power	16.3 bhp @ 8500 RPM
Maximum Torque	15 Nm @ 7500 RPM
Displacement	149 cc
Box X Stroke	NA
Starting System	Electric
Final Drive	Chain

 

Suspension:

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Linked type mono-cross
Front Tyre	90/80-17
Rear Tyre	130/70-R 17

 

Brakes:

Front Brake	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
No. of Gears	5
Clutch	Wet, Multiple-disc