Alongside the launch of the Yamaha FZ V3.0 series,
India Yamaha Motor had displayed the new Darknight colour variant of the Yamaha
R15 V3.0 ABS. Yamaha launched the YZF-R15 V3.0 ABS in India on January 14, priced
at INR 1.39 lakh*. That said, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 Darknight is available at a
premium of INR 2,000 and retails at INR 1.41 lakh*. The YZF-R15 V3.0 is the
first motorcycle in its segment to feature dual-channel ABS along with
adjustable fluid pressure technology, which ensures immediate braking on
slippery roads.
Apart from the introduction of ABS and the new paint
scheme, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 continues to remain unchanged. It employs a 155cc,
liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine with Variable Valve Actuation
(VVA) and slipper clutch. The motor is tuned to generate a maximum power of
19.3 PS at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.7 Nm at 8,500 rpm. It is coupled
with a six-speed transmission.
While the Yamaha R15 V3.0 ABS doesn’t have a direct
rival, it competes with the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and the KTM 125 Duke. It
features LED headlights and a fully-digital instrument cluster, while the
flagship Yamaha R1 inspires the overall styling.
In other news, India Yamaha Motor has also
introduced dual-channel ABS on the Yamaha FZ25 and the Fazer 25. While the FZ25
retails at INR 1.33 lakh*, the Yamaha Fazer 25 has been priced at INR 1.43
lakh*.
