Yamaha at the Indonesia International Motor Show
(IIMS) 2017 has launched the 2017 Yamaha V-Ixion and 2017 Yamaha V-Ixion R.
While the standard version continues with the same powertrain, the V-Ixion R
gets the new VVA powertrain from the Yamaha R15 v3.0.
The 149.8 cc liquid cooled SOHC engine in the Yamaha
V-Ixion is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox. The fuel injected mill is capable of
producing 16.6 PS of power and 14.5 Nm. Features on the redesigned 2017 model include
assist and slipper clutch, LED headlight, LED taillamp, a new digital
speedometer which has the welcome message ‘Hi Buddy’, Hazard lamp, removable
mudguard and a pass-beam integrated into the light switch.
Colour options include Matt Silver, Red Black and
Matte Black. The Yamaha V-Ixion tips the scales at 132 kg and has a 12-litre
fuel tank. The bike gets disc brakes at both ends and a 120/70 section rear
tyre.
The Yamaha V-Ixion R, on the other hand, gets the
155.1 cc VVA mill from the Yamaha R15 v3.0, coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. The
engine produces 19.31 PS of power and 14.7 Nm of torque. The exhaust canister
is shorter while the instrumentation also gains a shift timing light. Also
present is a USB charger and a 130/70 rear tyre. The Yamaha V-Ixion R weighs
131 kg and has an 11-litre fuel tank. Colour options include Matte Red Black,
Blue Silver and Green White.
The 2017 Yamaha V-Ixion has been priced at IDR
26,000,000 while the price tag for the Yamaha V-Ixion R will be unveiled later.
