A fresh release from Yamaha in the Vietnam market is
the 2019 Yamaha Exciter 150, priced at VND 47.49 million, the updated supercub is slightly
different from the Malaysian model sold.
Most obvious difference between the Y15ZR and the
Exciter 150 is the three-element LED headlight with the different cowl. Aside
from that, the Exciter 150 uses the same chassis as the Y15ZR, down to the
engine and five-speed gearbox.
The Exciter 150 carries a 150 cc, liquid-cooled
single-cylinder power plant that puts out 15.4 PS at 8,500 rpm and 13.8 Nm of
torque at 7,000 rpm. This puts to rest rumours the new Y15ZR would be coming
with the variable valve actuation 155 cc engine used in the Yamaha NVX155.
Another big change is front tyre size, with the
Exciter 150 using 90/80-17 rubber and the fender modified to suit. The
different handlebar cowl also houses a full LCD instrument panel, from the
Y15ZR’s combination analogue/digital gauge, which is complemented by a passing
light switch, engine kill switch and alarm fob.
Changes have also been made in terms of the overall
dimensions of the Exciter 155, possibly to accomodate the wider front tyre.
Overall length and width has increased by 15 mm and 20 mm, respectively, and
weight has gone up by 2 kg from the Y15ZR’s 115 kg.
All other dimensions and specification remain the
same as the Y15ZR, with the 2019 Yamaha Exciter 150 carrying fuel in a
4.2-litre tank. In Vietnam, the Exciter 150 comes with a 3-year or 30,000 km
warranty, whichever comes first.
