Yamaha Launches YZF-R15. What say, Pulsar / Karizma?
Yamaha Motor, the Japanese brand launched the much awaited 150cc sports bike in the country, priced at Rs 97,500. Although its an 150cc bike, it has chances to lure away buyers from the Bajaj Pulsar and Hero Honda Karizma range, one of the main reason being, these two are here from ages ! Although Pulsar 220 is has some facial changes, its still similar what half the country has.
With the launch of YZF-R15, Yamaha unleashes its strategic intent to offer superior products in India and is poised to provide Indian sports bike enthusiasts with the combined thrill of technological superiority and artistic brilliance. Yamaha has always kept up with new technology while constantly bringing it to the next level. With India’s first liquid cooled, 4-valve fuel injected engine, YZF-R15 comes with R1 DNA
The new model, YZF-R15, would be offered in two colours - racing blue and black. YZF-R15 would come with a 150 cc liquid cooled fuel injection engine, which would have an all aluminium DiASil cylinder.
Besides, YZF-R15, the company’s product portfolio includes MT01, YZF-R1, Gladiator (SS and RS types), Gladiator Graffiti, G5, Alba and Crux.
Specification
Engine type - Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder arrangement - Single cylinder
Displacement - 149 .8cc
Bore x Stroke - 57×58.7mm
Compression ratio - 10.4:1
Maximum power - 17PS / 8,500rpm
Maximum torque - 15 N.m / 7,500rpm
Starting system - Electric Start
Lubrication - wet sump
Engine oil capacity - 1.0 liters
Fuel tank capacity - 12 liters
Fuel supply system - Electronic fuel injection
Ignition system - T.C.I
Primary / Secondary reduction ratio - 3.042 / 3.000
Clutch type - Constant-mesh wet multi-plate
Transmission type - Return type 6-speed
Gear ratios - 1st=2.833, 2nd?1.875, 3rd=1.364, 4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84
Frame type - Deltabox Frame
Caster / Trail - 26° / 100mm
Tire size (Front / Rear) - 80/90-17 / 100/80-17
Brake type (Front / Rear) - Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension type (Front / Rear) - Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Headlight - 12V35W / 35W?35W
Overall LxWxH - 1,995mm x 670mm x 1,070mm
Seat height - 790mm
Wheelbase - 1,290mm
Minimum ground clearance - 160mm
Dry weight / Curb weight - 120kg / 131kg
Gallery
Dear Fellows Indian Designed R15 is a great one but there are drawbacks its an electric start bike and no option for a kick start by chance your battery runs out or a short circuit your bike fails to start and your are in the middle of the road..
Comment by yamir June 25th, 2008 at 11:41 pmDear Brothers of Bike Yamaha yzf R 15 is the best bike on Indian roads
as of now.And for the coming years Yamaha is and would be the leading
biker.About R 15 ‘6 gears’as of now no other bike has it.Its the atmost
bike of its class you would really feel the real racing spirit at the
top gears above 5000 rpm the best smooth bike ever in Indian market
available with a huge pick up, just withdraw the throttle and you could
feel the real speed master in you.it has 4 valves and a single spark
plug at its centre which rules out twin sparks.Its a dito of R1
Yamaha.Liquid cooled engine.17 Bhp which could be tuned by service
people to 20-22 bhp in ECU for those who dont care of mileage.The tyres
are the best for compared to any other bike in market.tube less
designed for R15 with special grip a sort of cutting and gumming to
roads at speeds of above 80.have you ever heard of anybike cornering at
100 without shifting gears down.it gives the atmost cornering you
should try it for they are the best for cornering and mileage.seen the
ad of yamaha r 15 its the same you could tried with those tires.no
woggling at high speeds unlike other power bikes in
market.aerodynamically designed.easy to drive even at city
conditions.drawn 4 stroke before you feel like and kick for a one more
gear many a times don’t you.here its 6 lavish .engine is Satisfying
than any other in Indian Market for the Indian Roads.more pick up 60-
100 in sec in your hands.The best bike build with a variety of
Accessories including handle clutch silencer, nuts and bolts with
yamaha design and stickers even a single seat option couling which you
can take off when required.sport bike stand and suites.R 15 bikers you
really deserve the Best.no need of alternating and customisation with
extra money for those who need, company itself has made them, the very
best.to be driven and performed.R15 riders enjoy the ride you are the
BEST!
Comment by ymhfn July 4th, 2008 at 12:25 am