Yamaha YZF R15 the typical Sports bike for India
The January Auto Expo 2008 shocked public when Yamaha unveiled their R15. This is the most talk of the nation bike of the year. Since the bike is built based on the race technology behind Yamaha’s famous R1 series it’s usually a concise ripped version of the R1 bike, some of its characteristics have been splendidly reproduced in the YZF-R15. This world class design is enhanced by Yamaha for Indian Markets which is developed by intelligent research and care. So the strategy begins to beat the Indian Automobile Competition by now.
Its time to for Indians to showcase their bike talents, to burn your roads you don’t need to be a millionaire until you own a Yamaha YZF R15. At the moment I thought Bajaj was acting as a monopoly on ruling two wheeler competitions by Pulsar but not anymore… Yamaha YZF is not a Family bike which u can ride with your wife, son, daughter, etc but it is a Racer bike. Yamaha R15 has its own style and royalty among Teens its usually a macho bike for serious racers and a college bike for students. In short this is what all the hungry youths of India have been waiting for. So probably you wait is answered when Yamaha YZF R15 is available in affordable price.
What makes R15 special?
Liquid cooling for engines for providing stable performance, reduce vibrations, and offer a high quality ride. DiASil Cylinder delivers better heat dissipation and less weight. Fuel Injection in Yamaha R15 has two components. One is the sensors that gather information on the engine’s operation, and other is the fuel supply system that supplies gasoline. Deltabox Frame forms the basis for riding comfort and handling performance, this is usually seen in Yamaha R1 bikes.
Yamaha represents this bike’s design as R design showing a strong bodyline and macho look for the bike. As for now officially there’s no announcement about the price but rumor’s and insider information hopes us that the price might be less than 90,000/- rupees in India.
This bike is available in two glamorous colors Blue and Graphite. Other Specifications of the bike can been seen in their official site.
What’s your suggestion and expectation about the bike and its price?
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Sanjay Mishra on 13. June 2008 at 1:23 pm
Yamaha has finally come out with some thing intresting and something unique to think upon. It has finnaly launched its Mos awaited bike Yamaha R15. I have seen Yamaha R15 Images and trust me look wise it is awesome. Many blogs and Forums are also giving Yamaha R15 specification and also they are listed on their special sites. have gone through R15 Specification and wht i found is it is most disapointing to see tht this bike is priced such a high. The Cost of this Bike is 1,10,000 which is too high depending upon the CC and the BHP tht the Bike Provides, although the Bike provides the world best part for maintaining its Racing Gear it cant cross 40,000 more then the normal 150cc bikes
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Sanjay Mishra on 16. June 2008 at 3:08 pm
Yamaha has finally come out with some thing intresting and something unique to think upon. It has finnaly launched its Mos awaited bike Yamaha R15. I have seen Yamaha R15 Images and trust me look wise it is awesome. Many blogs and Forums are also giving Yamaha R15 specification and also they are listed on their special sites. have gone through R15 Specification and wht i found is it is most disapointing to see tht this bike is priced such a high. The Cost of this Bike is 1,10,000 which is too high depending upon the CC and the BHP tht the Bike Provides, although the Bike provides the world best part for maintaining its Racing Gear it cant cross 40,000 more then the normal 150cc bikes
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Max on 19. June 2008 at 2:45 am
wel…
i personally inspected the r15…no doubt its a wel advanced bike…but, the faring looked lik some kinda cheap plastic…i was expecting it to b priced around 75k to 80k….and BOOM!! its around 1.2 lakhs(on road)!!!
now,its time for a detailed analysis,seriously…
wt does these yamaha ppl think of us(Indians)?
do we look lik some kinda illittrates who still live in the 1980s?
first, lets talk abt the design…many think tat its sexy…cool…n stuff…but,if u guys hav time , try to check out yamaha’s new 2008 R125 model(international)in google , which is an 125cc machine ,around 14 bhp..now, tats the exact little brother of the R series..look at its design..so, my point is tat,wen the yamaha ppl r capable of designing an 125 cc machine so wel, why cant they design an 150 cc machine tat way for us(Indians)..why is this difference wen compared to the international market? or do they think tat we , Indians are not capable of handelling hi-tech styling? no,seriously, i fail to understand , why is this discrimination?
second,lets come to the bhp…we actually thought tat the bike wud b around 20 to 22 bhp…but, we’ve got ourselves a 17 bhp machine…most other 150 cc bikes produce around 14 to 15.5 bhp…this R15 is jus around 2 bhp more..and for this they hav created a huge storm among the bikers..something lik “with the launch of this bike we are going to regain the lost brand name”
for obvious reasons we wud b expectiong a good performance bike but, oops…its yet another 17 bhp machine…and ofcourse comes with a huge price..
third,lets talk abt the price…answer me honestly guys..ru willing to pay Rs.1,11,000/- for a bike which has a full faring(looks lik very cheap, plastic, wen seen in person),17 bhp(around 2 bhp more from other 150cc bikes),liquid cooled(hav already used in P200),back disc brake(already used in P220),digital speedo(already used in many bikes),thin tyres and the tail part of the bike looks very much lik a normal commuter bike..?
A few words abt myself,
im not an anti-yamaha guy n all….matter of fact im a yamaha fan..forever…after all they gave us the RD 350..which had 30 bhp..and 30 bhp from a 2 stroke bike..now tats wt i call POWER!!! RAW POWER!!!
tat was around 25 years back..and now we r getting an 17 bhp bike from them and calling it a true performance bike…i can only laugh at this…i can still bring my 25 yrs old beast(RD 350) and can smoke any motorcycle , produced in India,including R15(im not here comparing RD with R15)..my point is tat, wen yamaha charges tat much for the bike, why not make it a better performance bike and a true power bikes wud never look for kpl.so,yamaha can forget abt the fuel economy n concentrate on the bhp n styling alone..
PROUD TO OWN AN RD 350 (HT) AND A YAMAHA FAN FOREVER!!!
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competitions on 19. June 2008 at 2:05 pm
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antiy on 22. June 2008 at 12:30 am
Indian made designed r15 is found to give complaints on race track and hence is releasing on july last or october with fz 150 which too might be a flop on Road.
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yamir on 25. June 2008 at 11:37 pm
Dear Fellows Indian Designed R15 is a great one but there are drawbacks its an electric start bike and no option for a kick start by chance your battery runs out or a short circuit your bike fails to start and your are in the middle of the road..
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RAJA HINDUSTANI on 01. July 2008 at 1:42 am
I agree with MR.MAX , I am not also apo. against YAMAHA MOTER CYCLE .but the manufacturer of this product developer though that we INDIANS are no ability to ride power bike. and economically thoughts are commonly same !!! there is no doubt. But should be there 250 or 350 cc(good BHP) bike having prise 1.5 to 3 lack the public can easily take. some gyes want good performers bike, …………………?????? who will do it????
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ymhfn on 04. July 2008 at 12:20 am
Dear Brothers of Bike Yamaha yzf R 15 is the best bike on Indian roads
as of now.And for the coming years Yamaha is and would be the leading
biker.About R 15 ‘6 gears’as of now no other bike has it.Its the atmost
bike of its class you would really feel the real racing spirit at the
top gears above 5000 rpm the best smooth bike ever in Indian market
available with a huge pick up, just withdraw the throttle and you could
feel the real speed master in you.it has 4 valves and a single spark
plug at its centre which rules out twin sparks.Its a dito of R1
Yamaha.Liquid cooled engine.17 Bhp which could be tuned by service
people to 20-22 bhp in ECU for those who dont care of mileage.The tyres
are the best for compared to any other bike in market.tube less
designed for R15 with special grip a sort of cutting and gumming to
roads at speeds of above 80.have you ever heard of anybike cornering at
100 without shifting gears down.it gives the atmost cornering you
should try it for they are the best for cornering and mileage.seen the
ad of yamaha r 15 its the same you could tried with those tires.no
woggling at high speeds unlike other power bikes in
market.aerodynamically designed.easy to drive even at city
conditions.drawn 4 stroke before you feel like and kick for a one more
gear many a times don’t you.here its 6 lavish .engine is Satisfying
than any other in Indian Market for the Indian Roads.more pick up 60-
100 in sec in your hands.The best bike build with a variety of
Accessories including handle clutch silencer, nuts and bolts with
yamaha design and stickers even a single seat option couling which you
can take off when required.sport bike stand and suites.R 15 bikers you
really deserve the Best.no need of alternating and customisation with
extra money for those who need, company itself has made them, the very
best.to be driven and performed.R15 riders enjoy the ride you are the
BEST!
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Rahul Dadhora on 17. July 2008 at 7:25 pm
Yes… Iagree fully with Mr. Max. Moreover, The price(1,10,000.00) is too high for a 150 cc, 17 bhp bike… It should not exceed above 80k…
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amit on 25. July 2008 at 3:14 pm
tell me how can i get one
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ravi pal on 01. August 2008 at 6:28 pm
i have bought the bike a week back and before buying i took reviews from all the bike owners i know and the only comment was, no match to r15.
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ravi pal on 01. August 2008 at 6:41 pm
One thing more i want to add is for the persons who think that it is not a family bike. I am 34 yrs old and i have never driven a bike in my life. The first thing was that i was very much fascinated by the looks of the bike. and secondly,i did not want to become the very first pride owner of a product. so, i waited for 2 months after its launch. and in the meantime i kept on taking reviews from the persons who bought the product. They were all very much satisfied with the productand one thing more i want to add is that who the bullshit thinks that the bike is only for boys? I bought it and daily i pass through damn busy roads to reach my destination place. i feel no problem in driving it. Only one thing i would like to suggest to the persons who have not bought it that drive it and you will love it.
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arun on 08. August 2008 at 12:59 pm
hey guyss the bike is real waste its only is superb in its frnt mask …all the other thingss r a pure waste …i dnt thng yamaha is gng to hit the road with this one ..or the motorbikes gng to be launched in india ..yamaha is not still able to get to the minds of indians
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zed on 08. August 2008 at 6:52 pm
idiot max!!
they have finely blended power with economy!
u know tht fuels costs in india
it’s rs 60/l in maharashtra
how do u expect ppl to buy a bike tht has an average of less th 20
and i being a mechanical engineer myself beleive me when i say this the work done on the bike ia amazing
so are u ready to compare any other 150 cc bike’s performance with this one,including economy???
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akshat on 10. August 2008 at 2:56 pm
yamaha R15 is totally a waste of money.its only luk better from front but from the back yakkkk.
look at the tyres guys it seem to be polio.
hahahahaha
yamaha R15 cant attract much people in india specilly for the racers.we need more power.
the price(1,10,000.00) is too high for a 150 cc, 17 bhp bike… It should not exceed above 80000…
so yamaha u better develop high performance byk
as in yamaha r1.
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Abs on 20. August 2008 at 5:34 am
I agree that the bike looks very much sporty… However, the price is too much taking into consideration its 15O CC engine. Plusar and Unicorn are also 150 CC bikes eventhough it doesn’t look like R15. Guys,,,, what about the mileage of the R15? Does anyone have any clue about it?
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yusuf on 22. August 2008 at 9:12 pm
hi ppl.. just wanna know where exactly can i get the yzf r15 accessories in mumbai?? do mail me @ crazyamaan@hotmail.com.
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rahul narang on 29. August 2008 at 12:35 am
awsome bike how 2 buy it………..
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Bobwilliams on 10. September 2008 at 7:46 pm
First of all, I need to admit myself that I’m a big fan of Yamaha motorbikes. I don’t even remember when it occurred to me but suddenly I decided that I will ride only Yamaha bikes. I do have a Yamaha Rx135. I don’t drive it much now-a-days but I made it a point that I won’t drive any other bikes either. If you are bike enthusiast, the most talked about bike (of course just among the lean biking community in India) is Yamaha YZF-R15.
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shresht on 18. September 2008 at 9:49 pm
its an awesome bike guys….. forgot about its cc……. if u want a true sports bike its r-15…… everyone is saying tyres are narrow….. but its speciaaly made for r-15 its a soft compound tyre and have a gr8 handling….. no bike in india have good tyre than this one…… ride it above 100 n u will get to know about its real power…….its better than zma…. top speed is also more than 220 n zma…………
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PARAMJEET SINGH BHATIA on 22. September 2008 at 4:18 pm
I LUV YAMAHA BIKES
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Harshad Manjrekar on 01. October 2008 at 10:25 am
Indeed Yamaha has launched its best bike in the market after so long Yamaha YZF R15 is indeed a kind of sport bike for the indian market and indian roads. But the looking at the price 1,10,000.00 its too high. Man Look at the tyres from behind, Come on they need to be a bit broad one, make the chages and then indeed its a bike we have been looking out for. All the best Yamaha.
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Aalok on 01. October 2008 at 10:22 pm
R15 is a bike with astounding technology advances, which 220 can just dream of - in current stage. Its liquid cooled, amazing prowess - to touch 140 kmph in speedo [actual 132-133] with just a 149.8 cc engine is nothing less than a marvel- This is technology. Yamaha engineers have achieved more tha what a bike with a 70more CC cant make.
This itself proves the advantage of R15. I have driven R1; R15 is its smaller [one more er] brother! The looks, fairings, even the footrests are of the same make! apart from looks, the bike give value for money for each rupee spend. The tyres is a let-down as per many, but its the best in class again, which the Yamaha engineers worked out with MRF to develpe the best one with grip and traction.
After its our likeliness - If we just need economy and is okay with smaller techie bikes, just have a 220 or ZMA; if we love technology and the spirits of a true performance bike, go for R15
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jeevanandham on 03. October 2008 at 6:03 pm
bike cost is so hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie
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ricky on 12. October 2008 at 10:08 pm
bike is ok but the rear part is lol!!!!! bike must have atleast 250 cc ,should consist of wide tyres ,lower handle bars,less price,chrome silencer[exhaust],and must look much alike r1 pls e-mail me quickly about the coming 250 to 200 cc bike of yamaha sportsbikes
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venkat on 13. October 2008 at 8:38 pm
The Bike is really awesome and if you are crazy about SPORT BIKES you will definetly like it, the way it goes thru the air its pentastic , you can feel the first ever seen sports bike in India, especially who looks for sports bike should not look at mileage or cost , even i own YZF R15
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heri on 26. October 2008 at 12:27 pm
when i saw it my eyes get shock of 50000000000000000watt.