Is this the production ready Yamaha R15 Version 3.0?

Indonesian blog Macantua truly made the day of Yamaha fans, leaking the spyshots of a motorcycle which has 100 percent potential of being the new Yamaha R15 version 3.0. Spotted at a dealership in Indonesia, the motorcycle is parked alongside the current generation of Yamaha R15. The surprise feel even special when we closely look at its front fascia, much inspired from none other than the elder Yamaha R3 itself. However, it has its clean own identity, the R3 style nose and extended headlight is the best thing ever spotted on Yamaha R15.

Is this the production ready Yamaha R15 Version 3.0?

The headlights still uses the halogen bulbs for their purpose while the position lights are stretched towards the upper outer ends. The boomerang style curve of the headlight seen from the side view is all new on a Yamaha R series motorcycle. If it would not have been there, R15 would just have stayed the same as R3, with a smaller face. The fuel tank, side fairing and the currently visible lower section stays the same as current generation R15. There is a possibility that it may be a mod job by some Indonesian artist but parking it alongside the R15 in a dealership would not have the right choice by the owner in this case.

The other possibility states it as a special edition, which again feels fishy as Yamaha always launch new decals and shades on the name of such editions and won’t rise the cost of a product that is about to end its life cycle. Yamaha India has announced that the next generation of R15 would be much more effective than the present generation. If other reports are to be believed, it will be powered by a 155cc engine that would be more powerful and use more technologies for effective riding.

If this is the Yamaha R15 version 3.0, it will soon launch officially in Indonesia, thereby allowing Yamaha India to make the necessary changes in their production line for the new motorcycle. The rear end is still a mystery, leaving fans in a state of confusion that will Yamaha follow the version 1.0’s or the 2.0’s rear design. An official event from Yamaha is still awaited.

YZF-R15 V3.0: Here’s what we know so far

It has been confirmed by Yamaha India recently
Yamaha R15 V3.0 is under developement
Yamaha might launch R15 V3 in India by Mid 2017
Yamaha says it will be a step-up from the current generation
It will get better in terms of performance and safety
New Engine Displacement – 155cc
Maximum Power – 18-20 HP (Expected)
Maximum Torque – 16-18 NM (Expected)
Expected Price – INR 1.25-1.30 lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi)
Yamaha says R15 V3 will be a more enjoyable product
The company might also launch a variant with ABS
Will compete with Honda CBR150R and Suzuki GSX-R150

All You Need to Know About R15 V3.0:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/yamaha/r15/yzf-r15-version-3

Photos Source: Indonesian Blog Macantua

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