New Yamaha YZF R15 | Review, Pictures & Specification (150cc Bike)

Much awaited Yamaha's YZF - R15, a 150 cc sports bike is finally out on Indian roads. The bike today announced by Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. contains true Yamaha Racing DNA. The bike, Super Sports Yamaha R15 is expected to set all new standards in design and performance in bike Industry of India.

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Machine, ie. the bike has technology percolated from R1. This new bike YZF - R15 has many firsts to its credit on Indian road including first liquid cooled engine, 4 valve fuel injected engine etc. The YZF R15 is powered by 149.8cc Fuel Injected liquid cooled engine producing 17bhp with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm; which makes it like the most powerful bike under 200cc range. Yamaha YZF R-15 boasts 6 speed gearbox with optimized gear shift ratio so expect a smoother ride.
The bike will be priced at Rs 97,425 ex-showroom (All India).

The bike was recently showcased on Race Track on Chennai. Bike was impressive and attractive. We will now talk about various aspects of the bike one by one.



Looks and Design

If you are not a bike enthusiast but still have some interest in bikes even then you will Yamaha YZF R15. And if you happen to be a person who is little aware about bikes around the world then you sure know that we have a DNA of Yamaha YZF- R1 on Indian roads. The bike is directly derived.. rather say inspired from R1. Just to add here, Yamaha YZF R1 is globally acclaimed Yamaha bike and has a fair respect around the world. So Yamaha, by introducing / developing a bike derived from R1 is like giving Indians what they want. Indian bike market is still in initial stage. So giving R15 is like giving taste of international standards and styling to Indians but on the cost which is in their reach. When I say that design is inspired from R1 then there is really nothing much left to say as we know about the success and design of R1 very well, however, in layman's language, bike has stunning looks. Company says that they have a "R" characteristic in their design which is adopted in R15 too.

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From company's website explaining about their R factor : "“Harmony between rider and machine.” YAMAHA's Human Technology involves studying the form of the motorcycle actually in motion with the rider on it. The R series is the embodiment of
1) a wide frontal space that protects the rider,
2) an easy to ride seating area that gives riders the freedom of movement and allows them to steer effectively,
3) the glamorous tail treatment that takes into account the management of airflow behind the rider, and
4) a sensual racing form that brings all 3 of these elements together in a harmonious package. "

Starting from the headlamp, the R15 dual sharp head lamps clearly reflect the yamaha R1 in it. However, it still manages to distinguish easily from R1.

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Yamaha R1 Headlamp

So you may see that right from the beginning they had R1 DNA in their mind. However the R15 is not scaled down version of R1 and it is clearly distinguished from R1. The R15 has more practical design as per Indian perspective. They made sure that bike looks international as well usable in India perspective too. The bike has some good details, however they adopted it to be more curvy than having sharp design of R1. Side cowl ar impressively designed to cover small engine (150 cc) of R15 and nicely placed. However, engine would have looked even better if it was body colored or black.

The bike sports digital console and speedometer. Tyres are tubeless.

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Riding position is all sporty. One would feel sporty the moment you take seat on bike. As hot now a days, the bike sports split rear grab rail. Looks cool. However, real side indicators could have been more sporty. They just look so basic and give little feel of out of theme. May be because of little simple back of R15 as compared to its front. But overall, it makes decent impression.

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Engine

The Yamaha YZF R15 is powered by 149.8cc Fuel Injected liquid cooled engine producing 17bhp with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm. So consider it as return of evil that we had once saw many years back in Yamaha's bike and for which Yamaha was famous in India. I still see that people rework on old Yamaha bike and use them even they are out of production because they remember and like that power image of Yamaha.

R15's engine is liquid cool, its first in India in bikes. The technology is widely used in four wheelers etc but its hardly their in bikes of this niche. Being a liquid cool engine, it ensure better engine performance even on power ride and on long ride. So bike has a small radiator in it. Moreover, being liquid cooled, it also helps in reducing engine noise so deliver even smoother ride.

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Engine of Yamaha YZF R15

Also, Yamaha has implemented new DiASil Technology which makes engine more efficient in power handling. DiASil Cylinders are all-aluminum cylinders made by YAMAHA’s proprietary aluminum die casting technology. An aluminum alloy with 20% silicon content is used to create a very hard, reliable cylinder surface, making conventional iron sleeves obsolete. As a result, the entire cylinder can be made of aluminum, a better conductor of heat, which means the cylinder delivers better heat dissipation and less weight. (Aluminum’s heat conductivity is 3.1 times that of iron.)

And the piston used in R15 are made in a forging process, its a Yamaha's own proprietary "Controlled Forging" which makes piston lighter and thinner yet more usable.

Engine uses Fuel injecting technology with 3 ltr air duct and providing improved combustion ability hence efficiency.

Overall, engine is power packed and highly optimized. Surely gonna make you rock.


Chassis and Suspension

YZF-R15 is equipped with a linked type monocross suspension that delivers a comfortable ride and a cushioning performance that is less prone to bottoming out. In particular, it reduces annoying “sinking” when riding tandem. And the Chassis is derived from their experience of MotoGP and they call it Delta box frame. Company describes it as :
" This type of frame is currently used in YAMAHA’s R series of sport models. The engine is mounted on rigid supports; one on the head side and two on the case side; so that the engine itself becomes a structural member contributing to body strength and rigidity. The engine’s low vibration makes rigid supports possible, ensuring low vibrations and excellent balance of rigidity."


Mileage

As a performance bike, do not expect a decent mileage, being a 150 cc bike , only expect 35kmpl to 45kmpl of mileage.

In the Last

It looks like real performer from Yamaha after a very long period and surely it will going to revive their performance image in Indian market which they lost a while ago. By launching R15 in India, Yamaha gave Indian a glimpse of the international standards on Indian price. However, priced little heavily otherwise their no other cons of this bike which I could find. Riding comfort, engine responsiveness as well whole layout is neat and attractive.

So ready for Yamaha :)


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Yamaha R15 Technical Details and Specification


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Rather interesting Bike

hi

hi this nagarjun

Welcome Nagarjun to eTI :) ..

Hello, I am a Tech Specialist in a MNC in Noida and a great byke lover, I am riding since the age of 9 and I am 29 today.
I have completed 4000 Kms on R15 and using it since a month.
I totally agree that when I first made up my mind to go for it, I thought it must be a something more powerful (when it comes to pickup).
But I would really say that its far more better than any other Indian Bike in the market.
Having used both Karizma and Pulsar .
And I will like to share my outlook;
1. I have travelled straight from Lucknow to Delhi having only two stays in between thats about 200 kms of non stop riding at a speed of 75-80 on avg. (coz of its DIasil cylinder and Forged piston, cilinder has 20% silicon which keeps it cooler than rest of the bykes.)
I dont think any other Indian Byke can do that, it will burn out and the clutch plates will cease.

2. It has given me amileage of 45 km/lt on highways and 38-40 kms/lts in City.I n which I have operated it around to 135 km/hr at times.Which means Its best in its class.
2. It has an awesome grip on roads, its not important for a bike that it goes past 130-140 what is important its that how much safer it is to go to that speed. Toy can really feel safe at speeds of 120, the byke will not skid when applying brakes as that speed.
Some people say that it has narow tyres, they were specially made for R15, having soft rubber and different raddi, complete tubeless providing 3 times better grip that Pulsar and about 2 times better that Karizma in my view.
Before riding this I loved Karizma, coz it was better than Pulsar, but those two feel to be pieces of srap of primitive machines when comapred to R15.
Dont check the speed and pickup. Ride it above 120 km/hr you will forget about the price and comparisons.

Yar iska price thoda kam nahi ho sakta????

Hi, I want to say about herby written in this your forum. Yamaha is the good choice in the bike collection. The part of it happens very strong. Major couse of it's continuty is only one, it's a old company. It is beleivable.
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hi! truly amazing bike..i m going for it....

Good to see that you are going for it. Do share your experience here on eTI.

wow. what a bike . I like the looks Its having a killing look.

Hi I am saikat from Kolkata, I am going to buy an R15 here, but I want to change something immediately after buying, people in this forum pls suggest me whether tht will be right or not.... AFTER BUYING R15 IF I CHANGE THE REAR TYRE OF IT WITH FZ16, CAN THAT BE DONE????????????????????????
Pls reply me asap

i wanna purchase a bike.. but can someone help..? i've dilemma in KARIZMA and FZ 16.
which bike has a good craze..??
looks of fz 16 is killing.. but i think its not an evergreen bike as KARIZMA. .
did karizma is still having the same image.. as it has got earlier?? plz tell me..
will fz 16 maintains the craze for a long time..??
plz reply. asap

Hi keshavdhingra,
What do u look in a Bike?? Is it Craze,Comfort,Style, Mileage, cost..........????
Karizma-- Now a days no craze at all, 223 cc, 20Km/Lt approx, it is backdated nowa days u know :-\.......... cost around 80,000/-
FZ16-- Latest craze, 153 cc, 45 km/lt approx,mascular design,naked type, no hassle like extra attachment like Karizma etc, parts economical, mono sox, rear tyre thickest of the lot, cost around 70,000/-
R15--- craziest of the lot, 149.7 cc, 40 km/lt approx, racing type, good looks, cost around 1,04000/-
Now u decide what u want..............................................

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Originally Posted by saikat16in

Hi keshavdhingra,
What do u look in a Bike?? Is it Craze,Comfort,Style, Mileage, cost..........????
Karizma-- Now a days no craze at all, 223 cc, 20Km/Lt approx, it is backdated nowa days u know :-\.......... cost around 80,000/-
FZ16-- Latest craze, 153 cc, 45 km/lt approx,mascular design,naked type, no hassle like extra attachment like Karizma etc, parts economical, mono sox, rear tyre thickest of the lot, cost around 70,000/-
R15--- craziest of the lot, 149.7 cc, 40 km/lt approx, racing type, good looks, cost around 1,04000/-
Now u decide what u want..............................................

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Nice explanation buddy .. :)

tHANKX Ricky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By the way am I correct regarding the informations??????????????????????

Yes, you have the right information.. Welcome to eTI buddy :)

Thank you 1ce again Ricky, Actually I am also a Bike Maniac, but in a city like kolkata u will not get the pleasure of riding a speedy bike,,,,, :-[, Actually I was having a Pulsar 150 DTSi 1st Model, recently I sold it out, and also planning to take a new one,
I thought of taking R15, but it is not at all suitable for riding in kolkata, and According to my parents I am an excellent driver (suffered accidents once in every fortnight) with my Pulsar.
So they are also not ready for R15,
I have convinced them for FZ16, :'( :'( :'(, now lets see when I get it............

That is very a very good choice indeed ie. FZ16... I suggest you to not to go for black color, bike's curves are not highlighted in that shade.. go for Orange one..
I sent you a Private Message.. Did you see it ? Reply it :)

Hey Ricky!
I got ur Mail, but its saying I cannot send personal msgs, why is it so????
"You are not allowed to send personal messages" this msg is showing!!!!!

Pls help me out buddy

Oh ya.. here you can't send PM until you complete 10 or 25 posts.. not sure if its 10 or 25.. It is in order to prevent SPAM.
You can reply other interesting topics and you will get 25 posts in no time.. See I have more than 1300 .You got 6 so far!

Hi Guys, i say the R15 bike is really good, its performance is excellent...... becoz i own a yamaha R15 bike its awesome, i went upto 12o kmpl, but still i never got disrupt in the bike...

Hi diabolosdarelord,

Its nice that u shared ur exp, can we have something more relating to your satisfaction inR15??
Like where did u drive in a speed of 120 km/hr? what is the mileage that u r getting? any special feature that u wanna note? etc etc

wow it's looking awesome bike. valuable for it's price

Hello everyone,

this is my first post here so please excuse my newbie remarks.

The R15 looks just great, and i think it would do well in my native country Nigeria, but i'm a little confused as to the price. Can someone pls tell me the equivalent in USD so i can make the conversoin to my local currency the NGN. Thanks so much for your time.

Hi thetradefox ,
Welcome to etalk, for your question pls look at the post given by Ricky regarding the bike prices, still if u want to know further send pm to ricky, i think he can help u out

It will cost around USD 1950 excluding taxes.

GUYS...HELP ME OUT...I HAVE A SERIOUS DOUBT... I'M 6'1 TALL AND 90 Kgs...MUSCULAR...WILL THE R15 SUIT ME???
WILL IT BE COMFORTABLE...CAUSE A FEW OF MY FIENDS TOLD ME THAT THE BIKE IS SMALL AND IT IS HARD FOR TALL PEOPLE TO RIDE IT....PLEASE HELP...CAUSE I REALLY LOVE THE BIKE...AND I'M PLANNING TO BUY THE BIKE IN ABOUT 20 DAYS....

Go and have test ride .

But its really small and nano rear tyres.

best bike..but i ride pulsar ..pulsar is more demanding than any other bike ..due to its looks ,pick up,speed..r15 is derived from r1 but it cost is higher than expected or more than the cost in india ..so it is too expensive it is less demanding than bajaj pulsar ..today it seems to be pulsar mania
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i think this is a new chapter for Yamaha.. keep it up good job... hey people i want to share here something.. YAMAHA R15 is excelent!!!!

pooooooorrrrrrrrrr bikessssssssssssssss, look like a camel,,,, yamaha hav 2 lanch 200cc bike like pulsar or 350cc like bullet :-\

guys...i just bought the new 2010 model YZF-R15 P2...sunset red...
my monster is just five days old...i heard many people say that the bike is short and causes back pain to tall riders...i'm currently 6'0" tall and i find it the most comfortable of all...the bike rides like a dream...it outclasses any other bike on indian roads(not talking about imports)...it's light-years ahead of any other bike currently available in india...

Hey Ajan,
Nice to know about your bike .

How long you drive your bike daily ?

hi ricky...i drive my bike for about 2-3 hours a day with breaks in between...i spend so much time on it cause its new...and i have holidays now:-)

yaaaar sach me bike to mast he parrrr iska price thoda kam to hona hi chahiye.......

bro i dont know hindi!
whatever it is...talk in english...sorry....

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Originally Posted by sachin chauhan

yaaaar sach me bike to mast he parrrr iska price thoda kam to hona hi chahiye.......

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He said, good bike but little costly !

thanks ricky!
yeah...but its worth every penny!