To commemorate Yamaha’s long involvement in MotoGP
and racing at the top level, Malaysian distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Motors
(HLYM) has released the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition. Priced at
RM 12,618, the YZF-R15 Monster features the Race Blu and black colour scheme
similar to the race livery worn on the YZF-M1 Moto GP race bikes ridden by
Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales in the 2019 racing season.
This compares against the RM11,988 price of the base
model Yamaha YZF-R15. Additionally, every YZF-R15 Monster purchased will come
with a Certificate of Ownership inscribed with engine and chassis details.
Powered by a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine
with variable valve actuation (VVA) displacing 155 cc. The YZF-R15 to produce a
claimed 19.3 hp and 15 Nm of torque, using a six-speed gearbox with assist and
slipper clutch for power transmission.
Front suspension is with non-adjustable upside-down
forks and pre-load only adjustable monoshock at the back. Braking is done with
a single hydraulic 282 mm diameter disc in front clamped by a two-piston
calliper with a 220 mm diameter disc with single-piston calliper at the back.
LED lighting is used all-round, with an LCD digital
instrument panel displaying the usual information found inside the cockpit.
Rolling on 17-inch wheels shod in 100/80-17 rubber in front and 140/70-17 at
the back, braking on the YZF-R15 comes with a 282 mm diameter front brake disc
and 220 disc in the rear.
