2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 launched in India – RM7,620

2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 launched in India – RM7,620

Launched during the 2018 Auto Expo in Greater Noida, India is the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R15, a small displacement sports bike. With styling cues taken from its bigger sibling, the Yamaha YZF-R1 superbike, the R15 sports dual LED headlights and a two-step seat.

Carrying a 155 cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder power plant, the R15 features variable valve actuation (VVA) and is fed by EFI. This produces a claimed 19.3 PS at 10,000 rpm and 15 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm, helped by the lightweight forged aluminium piston.

Standard fitment is an assist and slipper clutch, mated to a six-speed gearbox. The frame is Yamaha’s Deltabox, with the swingarm pivot area thickened for added stiffness, as can be seen in photos courtesy of Indian Autos Blog.

inside the cockpit is a fully digital LCD display, and a USB charging port is added for rider convenience. Fuel is carried in an 11-litre tank, and suspension is with a 41 mm diameter telescopic fork and pre-load adjustable monoshock in the rear.

Braking is done with a 282 mm diameter disc with two-piston calliper in front, and 220 mm diameter disc with single-piston calliper in the back, and ABS is not available. There are two colour options for the R15 – Racing Blue and Thunder Grey.

The 2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 is priced at 1.25 lakh rupees (RM7,620) ex-showroom, New Delhi. Deliveries are expected to begin in Yamaha India dealerships in March.

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Coming with diverse and extensive experience in heavy engineering, Mohan enjoys making anything with wheels go fast, especially motorcycles. His weapon of choice is the Desmoquattro engine, and he has a penchant for anything with a dash of Italian design. Strangely enough, he insists he's a slow rider.

 

Comments

  • Bernard on Feb 08, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Will we get it in 2025?

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  • any possibility this R15 to be launched in Malaysia?

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  • John Rahim on Feb 08, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    See Hong Leong? It can be done. Meaning – don’t be too greedy selling the naked 5 speed version at 9k.

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    • R15 come here then lets slaughter the Malaysian. Lets double the price. 14k. Hobikamimahal’s people sure will buy lorr

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  • CBR copycat on Feb 08, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Why is the front look like 2007 cbr600rr?

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  • yamaha should start to find other company as distributor in Malaysia. Hong Leong sooo slow in introducing new model. Look at m-slaz, our neighbour already have them since 2 years ago. But here, only think it to replace fz. If sell mslaz, fz cannot sell. If sell R15, cannot sell fz n mslaz. Limit the choice, maximize profit. Cheesecake HLY.

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  • panjang on Feb 08, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Where is Modenas supermoped?
    Something with ample power, ‘comfortable’ seating posture, and correct pricing will surely sell.

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  • Plier on Feb 08, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    Hong leong is archaic company

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  • ryder0707 on Feb 08, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    Dont understand why cant manufacturer make small bike with more torque??? My bosch power driver got more than 30Nm of torque!!!

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  • Ris r on Feb 09, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    HLY.? Yamaha semakin dibelakang

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  • Firdaus K on Sep 21, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Syukur semakin ramai orang sedar ‘bad of monopoly’.
    Kena counter sale dorang e.g support beli Bajaj or Benelli.
    Perlukan keberanian & get clear purpose use of the motorcycle.

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