Yamaha YZF-R15S Model 3.0 is predicated on previous YZF-R15 Model 3.0 bought alongside YZF-R15 Model 4.0

Yamaha has efficiently established itself as a premium bike producer in India. With no funds commuters to supply, India Yamaha Motor’s bike (IYM) portfolio now begins from the FZ which is priced at Rs. 1.12 lakh. However the firm’s YZF vary of bikes has been the proper portal for proudly owning an entry-level sporty machine that may set your favorite monitor on fireplace.

At its 4th era, YZF-R15 V4 has taken the OG R15’s legacy which was bought as R15S when R15 V2 was launched. Thus beginning the saga of S variations of R15 bikes. When R15 V3 was launched, R15 V2 grew to become the R15S V2 and now that R15 V4 is the highest canine, Yamaha nonetheless sells the previous-gen V3 mannequin as R15S V3.

However through the years, the worth proposition of the R15 vary is getting thinner and thinner. Right now, if you wish to purchase a R15 V4, you need to shell out over Rs. 1.77 lakh (ex-sh). For simply Rs. 7,000 extra, you should purchase a Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 that has an identical ethos too. As cliche as it could sound, there’s no alternative for displacement. Its simply true.

Yamaha R15S New Black Color Launch

Yamaha R15 V3 was a great bike when launched. It lacked USD forks and another equipment that world fashions received and after the launch of R15 V4 in India, R15 V3 remains to be manufactured and bought alongside the newer mannequin underneath new R15S V3 title.

R15S V3 is a completely faired track-focused machine that was geared toward offering the texture of the game bike to the plenty. It has a potent and taut Delta Field body and good dynamics. It’s powered by a 155cc single-cylinder SOHC 4V petrol engine making 18.1 bhp of energy at 10,000 RPM and 14.1 Nm of torque at 8500 RPM. This engine will get a contemporary liquid cooling system to maintain the temps in verify as it’s a high-compression and high-revving engine.

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This engine was coupled with a clean 6-speed gearbox. It received 17” wheels with 100 part and 80 profile tyre and a fats 140 part and 70 profile tyre on the rear. It additionally got here with a telescopic suspension setup at entrance and a monoshock setup on the rear. Including to its monitor racing means was its low 142 kg kerb weight which made positive that attacking corners was simply as straightforward as anticipated from a sporty machine.

New Matte Black Color

It got here with a single color choice named Racing Blue and in Yamaha’s surveys, they acquired priceless data that prospects anticipated a brand new color with the R15S. Holding the product contemporary and responding to their surveys, IYM has launched a brand new Matte Black choice on high of the Racing Blue that was already accessible. This new shade makes the R15S V3 look stealthy and much more sportier.

Together with the launch of this new shade, Yamaha has additionally raised the worth of the bike to Rs. 1,60,900 (ex-sh) in July 2022 which is Rs. 1,000 greater than what it was in June 2022. This worth hike is over the worth hike most Yamaha merchandise acquired final month. The up to date worth applies to each Racing Blue and Matte Black choices.