Yamaha Indonesia launched the Xabre naked sport motorcycle in the resort island of Bali yesterday, officiated by none other than “The Doctor”, multiple MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi. This single-cylinder brings the number of Yamaha offerings in the 150 cc market segment in Indonesia to three, the other two being the V-Ixion and the R15.
This fuel-injected 149 cc single is liquid-cooled, and drives a six-speed gearbox, all housed in the Yamaha ‘Deltabox’ frame. This is the same engine as used in the R15. Of note are the 37 mm USD forks, a rarity in this market level and price point.
The Indonesian Xabre is almost identical to the Thailand-model MSlaz, save for the different paint and graphics. The humped 10.5 litre tank gives the Xabre a hulking look, in keeping with its motard styling and the headlight is an LED unit..
According to reports, the Bali event was a pre-launch teaser for Yamaha Indonesia Racing, with the official public launch a few weeks away yet. No official word on pricing, but rumours have it at around 28 million rupiah (RM8,600).
