Undisputed! This is what everyone calls the Yamaha R15 when it comes to the engine and the VFM factor. As one of the most affordable sport bikes in India, it has everything a young enthusiast will need. The Japanese brand has finally decided to introduce the brand new Yamaha R15 V4 and R15 M to the Indian market at a price starting from Rs.1.68 lakhs (ex showroom, Delhi). Would you like to learn more about both of them? Check out all the details on this below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Yamaha R15 V4 and R15 M are now available in India.
- Driven by a liquid-cooled single cylinder engine with 155 cm³ displacement.
- Several updates including a revised fairing can be seen.
Yamaha R15 V4
Image source: Yamaha Motor India
Do you remember the brand new R7? The all-new R15 V4 and R15 M are inspired by this, with a similar bi-functional projector headlamp, DRLs, air intake and an all-new fairing with a redesigned windshield. Speaking of the rear profile of the brand new motorcycle: it has been re-profiled to match the new design. As claimed by Yamaha, the R15 V4 and R15 M get a USD fork for the first time, which works extremely well in conjunction with the rear monoshock unit. A new instrument cluster with dual modes such as “Street” and “Track” has also been added for the MY2021.
Several color schemes have made their debut. More precisely: Dark Knight, Racing Blue and Metallic Red.
Yamaha R15 M.
Image source: Yamaha Motor India
The seats on the R15 M use a slightly different material. Several differentiating elements such as golden brake calipers and 3D badging on the fuel tank also ensure that the exclusivity is maintained.
For the R15 M model, colors such as Metallic Gray and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition are available.
engine
At their heart, both models are powered by a liquid-cooled 155 cm³ single-cylinder engine. According to the Japanese brand, this new BS6 compliant engine is really capable of producing a massive 18.4hp horsepower and maximum torque of 14.2Nm while paired with a 6-speed gearbox. There is even a quickshifter that is only available in the Racing Blue and R15 M variants.
Additional tools
Yamaha has decided to add several optional accessories such as ankle guards, frame sliders, LED indicators, underrun protection, etc.
Price list
| variants | Price (ex showroom, Delhi) |
| Metallic red (R15 V4) | Rs.1.68 lakhs |
| Dark Knight (R15 V4) | Rs 1.69 lakhs |
| Racing blue (R15 V4) | Rs 1.73 lakhs |
| Metallic gray (R15 M) | Rs 1.78 lakhs |
| Monster Energy MotoGP (R15 M) | Rs 1.80 lakhs |
Alternatives
There are currently no direct competitors in India to the brand new R15 v4 and R15 M. In terms of price, however, they both compete with some other sports motorcycles such as the Suzuki Gixxer SF and Bajaj Pulsar RS200. Are you planning to go for this segment? Check out the Gixxer SF below.
Suzuki Gixxer SF
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Suzuki recently introduced Gixxer SF with additional colors and finishes. To begin with, it is powered by a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 249 cm³, which produces an enormous output of 26.5 hp and a maximum torque of 22.2 Nm. In terms of functions, it gets full LED lighting, a digital instrument cluster, two-channel ABS, etc., to name a few.
Specifications
| Suzuki Gixxer SF | |
| engine | 249cc single cylinder |
| power | 26.5PS |
| Torque | 22.2 Nm |
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| Price (ex showroom, Delhi) | Rs.1.83 lakhs to Rs.1.84 lakhs |