Yamaha recently unveiled the R15 Version 3.0 officially in Indonesia at the Sentul International race track. 2017 R15 was unveiled by none other than the Yamaha Racing’s MotoGP riders, Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi. The all-new R15 Version 3 is powered by a 155.1cc engine, which develops maximum power of 19.04 Bhp @ 10000 rpm and maximum torque of 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm. Here is an engine sound and top speed video of R15 V3, published by A D I (YouTube Channel), it clearly shows that the speedometer indicated top speed of new R15 V3 is 144 kmph!
As of now, Yamaha has not announced anything officially regarding the launch of R15 Version 3.0 in India, it is expected to be here within next 4-6 months with an expected ex-showroom price tag of INR 1.25-1.30 lakhs. R15 V3 is more powerful (19.04 Bhp) in comparison to the Version 2.0 (16.8 Bhp), but the new model develops less torque (14.7) than V2.0 (15 Nm). Yamaha R15 V3 will be available in 3 shades: Racing Blue, Matte Black and Matte Red.
Official Tech Specs of Yamaha R15 Version 3
- Displacement – 155.1cc, Single cylinder
- Engine Type – Liquid Cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
- Bore x Stroke – 58 x 58.7 mm
- Compression Ratio – 11.6 : 1
- Maximum Power – 19.04 Bhp @ 10,000 rpm
- Maximum Torque – 14.7 Nm @ 8500 rpm
- Overall Length – 1990 mm
- Overall Width – 725 mm
- Overall Height – 1135 mm
- Seat Height – 815 mm
- Wheelbase – 1325 mm
- Wet Weight – 137 kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 11 Liter
- Starting System – Electric
- Fuel System – Fuel Injection
- Clutch Type – Wet Type Multi-Plate Clutch
- Tyre Size – 100/80-17M/C 52P (Front)
- Tyre Size – 140/70-17M/C 66S (Rear)
- Front Brake – 282mm Single Disc
- Rear Brake – 240mm Single Disc
- No ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Front Suspension – USD Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension – MonoShock
- Full LED Head Light & Tail Light
- All-New Digital Instrument Console
- Expected Price – INR 1.25 lakh
- Will be available in 3 shades – Racing Blue, Matte Black and Matte Red
Yamaha R15 Version 3 Racing Blue
Yamaha R15 Version 3 Matte Black
Yamaha R15 Version 3 Matte Red