Yamaha YZF R15

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Yamaha YZF R15 Review

Appearance

As far as the appearance is concerned, Yamaha YZF R15 is the best looking bike in India. Overall, the DNA is taken from the global Yamah YZF R1 series and looks is reflected in the female. Front portion of the bike is fully covered while the rear portion remained naked. No doubt, cosmetic treatment is fabulous. The worth looking feature in the bike is the front protective covering. The cowl looks stylish with two eyes like twin headlamps. So as the windscreen at the top of the cowl. At the both end of the windscreen, there is rear view mirrors in black. Let's see the large airscoops that is a beauty to see. Nice long shape and sparking body colour really impress in the first look. Due to lack of space between tyre and front cowl, the number plate is fitted at the upper side of the cowl.

It may become the fashion statement in the bike enthusiasts in the country. The air scoops possess the new bike name sticker. Front turn indicators are placed at airscoops as against the other bike having it below the cowl. Behind the cowl, a digital console comes with speedometer, techometer, tripmeter and fuel gauge. Side indicator, neutral high and low beam indication is also shown in the dashboard. Techometer looks crazy in dial shape. Other meters are in flat screen.

A large fuel tank is designed to provide enough space for rider and contribute to the looks of the machine. Only engine's exterior part is visible from side view. Other parts are covered in front fairing. In this stylish machine, enough space for seating is left. But pillion rider has to make space for him to sit comfortably. Nice rear grab bars are fitted at the top of the rear portion. The horn like grab rails is body coloured. Tail has nothing new. Only the size of the tail lamp is increased which is not the case in Yamaha FZ-S, Yamaha FZ-16 and Yamaha Fazer. Rear portion looks stunning with five spoke alloy wheels and nice shaped muffler. The muffler is also painted black while the rear end is in white. Both disc brakes at the tyres not only ensure good braking but also looking.

Engine

Yamaha YZF R15 is powered with liquid cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 4 valve engine with 149.8cc of displacement. However, the arrangement of cylinder's is single only. The engine is well supported with similar sophisticated parts like forged piston and new developed cylinder. The very piston is used in super sports bikes of the company. Both the instruments are made of aluminum that promises superb heat dissipation, eliminates heat-induced engine power loss thus helps improve fuel efficiency. The new developed DiASil cylinder is having a unique surface treatment that stop oil evaporation from the cylinder's surface and helps improving oil consumption. The engine churns a maximum power of 17PS at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 15NM at 7500 rpm. The better results of engine is depends on the new innovative technologies of the company.

The liquid cooled technology is meant for stable performance, less vibrations and smooth ride. This new engine is surrounded by water jacket in which coolant liquid circulates to cool the engine. This system makes the bike more heavy and to reduce this weight Yamaha did a fine job by using a compact and lightweight aluminum radiator. This bike blessed with 6 speed return type transmission. The bike is self started and has not the centre stand. This is the first bike which has not sports centre stand.

Acceleration

Due to Yamaha YZF R15's sophisticated technologies, you may expect a better pick up and performance. Along with that the highest acceleration. As per the tests, it covers 0-60 kmph in just 3.0 seconds while for reaching 0-100 kmph it will take 9.0 seconds. The top speed is claimed 145 kmph.

Fuel Efficiency

Yamaha YZF R15 is a big shaped bike. Most of the parts are heavy in their respective category. This is a big reason that it only gives 35-40 kmpl. However, for the sake of fuel economy wheelbase remains less than for a standard sports bike. It may be noted that these high-end bikes generally meant for performance not for mileage.

Colours

The bike is available in Yamaha Blue and Graphite. The bike is painted in body colour at tank, front fairing, airscoops and rear side panels. All the colours of the bike is stunning. Rear view mirrors, seat, wheels, muffler, handlebars and tail have been treated in black. Available colours Are :

Brakes

For better safety, the machine is provided with disc brakes (240mm) at both end. In sports bike, like Yamaha YZF R15, both side disc brakes are an essential part. The brakes promise instant halt of the beast at any speed.

Suspension

The engineers of the company has done a remarkable job in suspensions. The rear suspension is linked type monocross. The linked monocross fork delivers a comfortable ride and a cushioning performance that is less prone to bottoming out. The optimization of the frame and rear arm rigidity of the Deltabox Frame combined with the effects of the linked type monocross suspension achieve good riding comfort, agile handling, and turnability, hardly ever causing bottoming out.

Wheels and Tyres

The specifications of the Yamaha YZF R15 front and rear tyres are 80/90-17 and 100/80-17 respectively. Both the wheels looks very pretty with five-spoke black alloy wheels. The tyres are tubeless.

Wheel Base and Controlling

The wheelbase of the Yamaha YZF R15 is a little less than a real sports bike. The bike comes with rear wheel base of 1290mm. It also affect the balance of the machine but supports managing fuel efficiency. Nevertheless, broad wheel base would be better for this big cat.

Comfortness

A new innovation of Yamaha is Delta box chassis which is developed in such a way to ensure the best rigidity. The same Delta box frame is widely used in super sports bikes of Yamaha R series. In addition to this, a linked type mono cross suspension is used at the center of the bike that avoid bottoming out at any surface and cracks on the road. With the help of lever ratio, suspension works perfectly to give a smooth and jolt free ride. However, the front suspension is telescopic type.

Pros

Yamaha YZF R15 is a power pack machine with latest technologies. Lookwise it is above expectations. Perfect bike for style, performance and power lovers in bike.

Cons

Being a sports bike wheelbase must be a little wider. It doesn't has the center stand. Only self start option may trouble when battery down or in bad weather. Price is very high for 150cc bike.

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Yamaha YZF R15 specifications

Overview

Model

YZF R15

Variant

Alloy

Starting

SelfStart

Wheel Base

Tyre Size

wheel Type

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Economy

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Fuel Capacity

12 litre

Fuel Reserve

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Charging Duration

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Engine Specification

Engine Type

Liquidcooled, 4stroke, SOHC

Displacement

149.8 cc

Compression Ratio

10.4:1

Maximum Power

17@8500 BHP@RPM

Maximum Torque

15@7500 Nm@rpm

Cylinder Bore

57 mm

Stoke

58.7 mm

Ignition

T.C.I

Dimensions

Length

1995 mm

Height

1070 mm

Width

670 mm

Clearance

160 mm

Saddle Height

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Curb Weight

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Total Weight

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Weight Carrying Capacity

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Chassis

Deltabox Frame

Safety

Brakes

Suspension

Drive Train

Clutch

Constantmesh wet multiplate

Gear Box

6Speed