Yamaha launches the first upgrade of its R15 model.. calls it Version 2.0
It’s a cosmetic upgrade
Yamaha R15 Version 2.0
- Price: Rs. 1.07 lakhs (ex-showroom), an increase of around Rs. 8K-10K over the older model
- Kerb Weight: 136 Kgs (5 Kg increase over older model)
- Max. Power & Max Torque: 17 Ps (similar to the older model) and 15 Nm (compared to 14.4 Nm earlier)
- Major changes in styling at the Rear of the bike
- Slight changes to the side panels and fairing
Changes to the Rear of the bike
- Wider Rear Tyre: 130 mm wide now (compared to the 100 mm on the older model)
- A longer Swingarm made out of aluminum (compared to the simple rectangular swingarm on the older model)
- A longer Wheelbase (1345 mm compared to the 1290 mm of the older model)
- Split Seats which has a raised pillion seat
- LED tail lights (inspired from the R6)
- There are no grab rails on the bike now..!!
- A rear tyre hugger cum the mandatory saree guard
Other changes include
- Slightly redesigned fairing
- Redesigned side panels (with faux carbon fibre finish)
- New design alloy wheels
- New exhaust pipe with new heat shield (with R15 branding and faux carbon fibre finish)
- Seat height increase from 790 mm to 800 mm
- A larger 220 mm rear disc brake
Internal changes
- New Engine Control unit (ECU)
- New drive train (different sized front & rear sprockets) unit
Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder layout: Single cylinder
Displacement: 149.8cc
Bore × stroke: 57 × 58.7mm
Compression ratio: 10.4:1
Maximum output: 17 PS/ 8,500rpm
Maximum torque: 15 N.m / 7,500rpm
Starting method: Electric Start
Lubrication type: Wet Sump
Fuel tank volume: 12 liters
Fuel supply: Fuel Injection
Ignition type: T.C.I.
Battery: 12V, 3.5Ah (10H)
Head light: Lo beam12V/35W X1, Hi beam12V/35W X2
Primary / secondary reduction ratio: 3.042 / 3.133
Clutch type: Wet Multiple-disc
Transmission type: Return type 6-speed
Gear ratios: 1st=2.833, 2nd＝1.875, 3rd=1.364, 4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84
Frame type: Delta box
Caster / trail: 26° / 98mm
Tyre size (Front/ Rear): 90/80-17 / 130/70-R17
Brake type (Front/ Rear): Hydraulic, Single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension (Front/ Rear): Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Overall Length × Width × Height: 1,970mm x 670mm × 1,070mm
Seat height: 800mm
Wheelbase: 1,345mm
Minimum ground clearance: 160mm
Kerb Weight: 136Kg
( Thanks The Bike Chronicles of India for sharing the news with all )
Today i went to Kancheepuram (ANAND MOTORS)for buy R15 version 2,but i found Poor welding in chassis out off 3 vehicles 2 is very bad welding quality,,,,,we spend much money to buy a product but these thing are un satisfied us…..