2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited – RM12,618

2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited – RM12,618

To commemorate Yamaha’s long involvement in MotoGP and racing at the top level, Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) has released the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition. Priced at RM12,618, the YZF-R15 Monster features the Race Blu and black colour scheme similar to the race livery worn on the YZF-M1 Moto GP race bikes ridden by Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales in the 2019 racing season.

This compares against the RM11,988 price of the base model Yamaha YZF-R15. Additionally, every YZF-R15 Monster purchased will come with a Certificate of Ownership inscribed with engine and chassis details.

Powered by a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with variable valve actuation (VVA) displacing 155 cc. The YZF-R15 to produce a claimed 19.3 hp and 15 Nm of torque, using a six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch for power transmission.

Front suspension is with non-adjustable upside-down forks and pre-load only adjustable monoshock at the back. Braking is done with a single hydraulic 282 mm diameter disc in front clamped by a two-piston calliper with a 220 mm diameter disc with single-piston calliper at the back.

LED lighting is used all-round, with an LCD digital instrument panel displaying the usual information found inside the cockpit. Rolling on 17-inch wheels shod in 100/80-17 rubber in front and 140/70-17 at the back, braking on the YZF-R15 comes with a 282 mm diameter front brake disc and 220 disc in the rear.

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Mohan K Ramanujam

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.

 

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