Yamaha YZF R15- Most expected bike of 2008

Get ready to feel the experience of the most awaited  machine of the year 2008. Yes, one can expect the exceptional motorcycling experience on Yamaha’s YZF R15.

Packed full of state-of-the-art technologies, R15 boasts performance worthy of a supersport model and a body design that evokes the image of the YZF-R series and gives visual expression to the quality of its ride. I will try to give readers some valuable information, key features, prices and some exciting pictures.

Engine specification:

Displacement: 149.8cc (4 stroke)

Cooling: Liquid cooled

Maximum power: 17bhp@8500rpm

Maximum Torque: 15Nm@7500rpm

Gears: 6

Clutch: wet plate

Fuel Injected engine.

Other specification:

An all-aluminum “DiASil Cylinder” produced by an exclusive Yamaha casting technology.

Fuel Gauge: Digital

Cranking: Self start

Speedometer: Digital

Tachometer: Analog

Suspension(Front): Telescopic

Suspension(Rear): Linked type monocross

Brakes: 240mm disc (rear and front)

Headlamp: “2-eye” multi-reflector headlight

Tubeless tyres

Above all, Yamaha’s 150cc R15 will zoom past 60km/hr in just 3.2 second and 100km/hr in 9 seconds. Top speed of R15 will be around 145km/hr and it will consume a liter of petrol to go for 35-40km.

R15 has India’s first 150cc 4 valve engine with forged pistons, Deltabox frame & 6speed gear box. It’s overall length is 1995mm, overall width is 670mm and its wheels base is 1290mm.  YZF R15 features F 80/90 -17 inches tyres in the front and 100/80-17 inches tyres in the rear. Price about Rs. 97,425(Mumbai, May vary).

The race begins