Yamaha R15 Version 3 Bookings Open (Unofficially): Yamaha R15 V3 will soon get an official launch in India. This was confirmed after Perfect Riders, Yamaha authorized dealership, accepted the booking amount of INR 5000 against the new R15 V3.
They even claimed a delivery in Feb 2018. Apart from them, many dealerships have claimed that first batch of R15 V3 has arrived at their parking lots. It will feature MRF tyres, LED lights and standard telescopic forks for the Indian market.
Yamaha R15 Version 3 has no direct rival in India as Honda has discontinued the CBR150R from India. Yamaha will use a powerful 155.1cc, VVA equipped engine producing 19.04 BHP and 14.7 Nm of torque.The engine will now comes equipped with 6-speed with slipper clutch assisted gearbox outside India.
Yamaha India might not offer slipper clutch in India to price R15 Version 3 competitively. The most probable time for R15 V3’s launch is Auto Expo 2018. It is expected to get a price tag of around INR 1.20-1.25 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it against none other than Bajaj Pulsar RS200.
Yamaha R15 Version 3 Key Specs
ENGINE & GEARBOX | |
| Displacement | 155.1 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 |
| No. of Gears | 6 |
| Maximum Power | 19.04 Bhp @ 10000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14.7 NM @ 8500 rpm |
| Engine Description | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, Fi, Single Cylinder |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | T.C.I |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6 : 1 |
| Bore | 58 mm |
| Stroke | 58.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Clutch | Wet Type Multi-Plate Clutch (Slipper Clutch Not Confirmed for India) |
BRAKES & SUSPENSION | |
| Front Brake | 282mm Single Disc |
| Rear Brake | 240mm Single Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | No ABS |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks (No USD Forks for India) |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
WHEELS & TYRES | |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17M/C 52P (MRF) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66S (MRF) |
| Wheel Size | 17-inch |
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES | |
| Overall Length | 1990 mm |
| Overall Width | 725 mm |
| Overall Height | 1135 mm |
| Seat Height | 815 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 137 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres |
