Now Yamaha R15 V4 is available in India: price, features, and booking information
Yamaha R15 V4, one of the popular sport bikes has finally made its official entry in India. R15 V4 is known to be a sharp design with decent performance with a track-like look enticing youngsters and urban commuters. This new update will help Yamaha to strengthen its dominance on the 150cc premium segment.
Main Glimpses of Yamaha R15 V4
It is now possible to book at authorized dealers
They have an advanced technology such as quick shifter and traction control.
It comes in various colors
It begins at 1.82 lakh ex-showroom price
Booking and Delivery Booking and Delivery Details
According to the official sources, the booking of the Yamaha R15 V4 is already open in India. The customers can book the bike through the neighboring Yamaha dealerships. Depending on the city, the amount of booking can range between 2,000 to 5,000 in rupees. Delivery will start almost immediately after the confirmation of the booked order, and there should be some stock of the same in the majority of metro cities.
Styling and Design
The R15 V4 looks like a clone of the bigger Yamaha sports bike, such as the R1 and R7. It receives only one LED light projecting headlamp in the middle with sharp fairings on either side that makes it appear to be aggressive. The entire structure is centered on aerodynamics which makes it easy when riding at high speed.
It is also endowed with split seat arrangement and sport type fuel tank along with stylish tailpiece. Yamaha has made pleasing painted options available such as racing blue, intensity white, dark knight and metallic red with an eye to attract the young buyers.
Power and Performance
Equipped with 155cc, liquid cooled, 4 valve power pumps, fuel injected engine, Yamaha R15 V4 produces a power output of 18.4 PS and torque of 14.2 Nm. The engine has a 6-speed assist and slipper clutch gearbox which makes the shifting of gears smoother.
When it comes to riding, R15 V4 is a high-revving bike that performs smoothly as it accelerates. It is perfect both in urban traffic situations and in rare trips on a highway.
Advanced Features
It also comes with a number of high quality features that normally cost more in other bikes in the other segments. Among the highlights, there are:
Quick Shifter (only on certain models) clutchless upshift usage It is enables the upshift to be made without using the clutch.
Traction Control System to prevent slipping of the wheels in sudden throttle
Upside Down Front Forks to improve on the front end handling.
Bluetooth and Digital Multi-Information Supervision with Digital Dashboard in full Color
Safety Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off safety feature
All these attributes make the bike have more value, particularly to the users interested in sporty but practical bikes.
Variants and Price
Yamaha R15 V4 presents various variants, i.e. Standard, Racing Blue with Quick Shifter, and MotoGP Edition. The prices begin near 1.82 lakh up to 1.97 lakh (ex-showroom).
Top-end MotoGP Edition has race-inspired graphics and special color scheme, which makes it recognizable in the street.
Segment rivalry
Yamaha R15 V4 is one of the competitors in the 150cc to 160cc sport bike segment and some of its rivals include Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. Nonetheless, R15 still holds its grip over this segment with its DNA of a track machine and the racing tradition of Yamaha.
FAQs
Q1. Can a beginner ride Yamaha R15 V4?
Yes, it has what it takes as a beginner motorcycle that is in need of a sporty ride that also has performance and high end features. Nevertheless, its aggressive riding posture is something the riders should take into consideration.
Q2. How much does R15 V4 have to put some miles?
average 40 to 45 km/l, traffic and riding habits.
Q3. Does it come with ABS?
Yes, all variants are equipped with dual-channel ABS, to have controlled braking.
Q4. Is R15 V4 suitable to take long tours on?
The motorcycle is better to be used in the cities or to short travel. The aggressive sitting pose can come as a cause of discomfort on long tours.
Q5. Where will I get the Yamaha R15 V4?
The booking can be done in any dealer of Yamaha by giving some amount of money (a token amount).
The Yamaha R15 V4 is the continuation of the Yamaha performance tradition in India with a strong force. Upon its impressive features, modern design, performance, the bike stands a chance to be one of the favorites by the sport bike enthusiasts. People who are interested in finding a good-looking and stable 150cc motorcycle may consider the R15 v4 as an excellent solution.
Disclaimer The prices stated are ex-showroom and subject to change with different cities.
