We told you about the spy pictures of the new yet to launched 22bhp Yamaha R15 here. Here is another clear picture of the how the bike would look. As expected there are lot of changes to the design of the R15
Yamaha is back again to enthrall the racing enthusiasts with the Yamaha R15 One Make Race Championship - 2011 at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai. The racing event is part of the Indian National Racing Championship 2011 being organized by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).
The 5 round championship kick starts from 4th June, 2011 and will conclude on 2nd October, 2011. Each round will have separate races for Novice & Expert categories. The races will be held at Madras Motor Race Track, Chennai and the Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore.
Here is a video with custom paint job and modified Yamaha R15
ZIGWHEELS have reviewed the racing kit for the Yamaha R15. Read their version..
Yamaha ups the power ante for the track and spirited riding with a range of specialized performance enhancers. ZigWheels Varad More got to sample these go-faster goodies at the Chennai race track and here is his first hand report. CLICK HERE
Who says it is easy to own this little super-sport machine. According to friends, the first service of the Yamaha R15 at the 1000km mark can set you back by close to Rs 1500! During the first service, you are required to change not only the engine oil but parts like the various filters including the oil filter. This is ok but what surprises me is that most workshops pester the owners to go in for the semi-synthetic oil for the engine, which in itself costs a bomb! Phew...
Things have been moving at a fast pace for Yamaha in India. After the recent success of the R15 / FZ16 and FZS, the Indian Government recently approved Yamaha's proposal to transfer its Indian sales business to a new entity -- India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd.
In its application, YMISPL had sought to transfer its business, including sales of two-wheelers not only manufactured in India but also imported from Yamaha group companies outside, along with other products such as all terrain vehicles, generators, golf carts and unmanned helicopters.
Does this mean Yamaha will foray into ATV in the coming future? Unmanned helicopters too? Bring it on guys!
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- Yamaha R15 tank video
- Yamaha R15 new colors
- Yamaha R15 stoppies
Killer from xbhp.com recently put up a video of the R15. In this, he has attached the tank cam onto the tank and has a brief riding stint inside the city.
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- Yamaha R15 new colors
- Yamaha R15 stoppies
The long awaited TVS Apache RTR 180 Menace is here. According to www.bhp-india.blogspot.com, TVS has leaked the TV commercial for the 180cc RTR Menace and oh boy, does she look hot!
Though there are just a few changes to the body, the white color really looks hot. What however is more important is the engine - 180cc and 17.3PS of power.
The RTR 160 already ran close to the R15 in terms of performance, and well, we think, the new 180 Menace will easily out perform the R15 in acceleration and yes, on the track too.
See this video of the new TVS Apache RTR 180 Menace, and yes, enjoy!!
The Yamaha R15 always has looked very good in black and red colors. Here are some pictures of how the bike will look in a combination of both
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Yamaha R15 burn-out pictures
Yamaha R15 stoppie pictures
Repsol colored Yamaha R15
The Yamaha R15 has got everything. Including lots of power. Here are some shots of a biker performing burn-out on his R15.
The R15 burn-outs!
The tyre after the burn-out
Here is yet another colored Yamaha R15. In a Honda Repsol paint job
The bike does look cool in this color.. But the paint job does cost a bomb we are said
Pics : Ken from xbhp.com
One of the owners has done a small modification to his original screen. Here is a look!
We had told you about the new color combination for the Yamaha R15. Here are more pictures taken from another blog on the same:
Believe it or not, Yamaha is coming out with a new Red and Black color scheme for the R15. Here is a scoop on how the bike is (this is a real pic, not a photoshop)
More details coming up
As told by us some days back (SEE), the August issue of Bike India magazine has a track test of the Yamaha YZF-R15 vs its rivals - the Bajaj Pulsar 220, Hero Honda Karizma and the TVS Apache RTR FI
Here is a quick summary of what Bike India had to say
Aspi (Editor)
It gives you tons of confidence. You can do what you want around corners. Stiffer front and rear will make it even faster
Raju (ex-racer)
The R15 will do what you want it to. Bottom and mid range power isnt impressive. Center stand is a bother around the racetrack
Amit
Allows the smoothest entry into and exit from corners. Keep the engine on the boil and you can always be sure that you're faster than the rest
Bunny
Small can be fast too! I had my apprehensions but the R15 surprised with its agility and punch. Definitely smokes others where it matters most
Lap timings of each bike coming up - stay tuned!!
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The R15 goes stunting
Yellow colored R15
The FZ15 caught testing
According to Bike India magazine, here are the acceleration and top speed figures for the Yamaha R15
0-20km/h: 1.15s
0-40km/h: 2.90s
0-60km/h: 5.12s
0-80km/h: 8.56s
0-100km/h: 14.17s
Top Speed: 130.2km/h (speedo - 139km/h)
0-400m: 18.95s@113.23km/h
This means that the Yamaha R15 is just a tad slower than the Karizma (0-60 in 4.7s) and the Pulsar 220 (0-60km/h in 4.8s). But the difference doesnt increase by the time the R15 gets too 100km/h.
The Karizma reaches 100km/h in 14.05sec and the Pulsar 220 in 13odd secs. The R15 takes just 14.17s
It might not beat the Pulsar 220 and Karizma, but for a 150cc bike, these figures are mindblowing!
On the Top Speed stakes though, the R15 with the sixth gear beats both Karizma and Pulsar 220 with a better top speed of 130.2km/h (true), with the speedometer showing 139km/h. A run-in bike should be doing 140km/h on the speedo i guesss
Unbelievable stuff by Sahil Anand from from Ranchi.
This guy is just too good. So good, that we have included his pictures in the header of this blog as well. The Yamaha R15 sure can stunt - this guy proves it. Kudos to MRF tyres - even in standing water, this guy is just carrying the R15 along....
Pacer Automobiles, Yamaha dealership in Bangalore has a special yellow color Yamaha R15 on display. According to the showroom guys, it costs 20k more!
