Yamaha Motor India has launched a new and more affordable sports bike called R15S V3. It is a cheaper version of the recently launched R15 V4.0. Targeting buyers with a limited budget, the R15S has undercut the R15 V4 in price. Price of the R15S V3 starts from Rs 1.57 lakh, while that of the R15 V4.0 starts from Rs 1.71 lakh for base variant and goes all the way to Rs 1.83 lakh. This makes the R15S V3 about Rs 14k cheaper than the base V4 and Rs 26k cheaper than the top of the line R15M V4. All prices are ex-sh, Delhi.
This new R15S has followed a similar
approach. Yamaha R15S V3 Specs The R15S V3 variant is powered by a 155cc,
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve engine that produces maximum power of
18.6 PS at 10,000rpm, with a torque output of 14.1 Nm at 8,500rpm. The
fuel-injected motor with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) is mated to a 6-speed
gearbox. It will continue to feature a Multi Function LCD Instrument Cluster with
Gear Shift Indicator, Dual Channel ABS, Assist & Slipper Clutch, Side stand
with engine cut-off Switch, Deltabox Frame, Aluminum Swingarm, and a Super Wide
140/70-R17 Radial Rear Tyre.
In terms of dimensions, the new Yamaha
R15S will stand 1,990mm in length, 725mm in width and 1135mm in height with a
wheelbase of 1,325mm. Gross weight will be at 292 kgs and it will receive
features such as radial tyre at the rear, side stand engine cut off switch and
a dual horn set up. Only one colour option is on offer – Racing Blue.
