The petrol-heads
and modification experts at K-Speed have transformed the retro-style Yamaha
XSR155 into an off-road-ready maniac. K-Speed stripped away most of the stock
body panels and replaced them with aftermarket units for a rugged appearance.
The front fascia features a twin-pod headlight setup that sits on the extended
crash guard. The illumination department is further enhanced by a pair of auxiliary
lights. The front fender has been completely removed for a minimalistic look to
the modified XSR155. The cockpit retains the factory-installed, single-pod
instrument console. The handlebar, too, carries the single-piece, flat-style
layout, although the stock switchgear has been replaced by aftermarket
switches.
The stock fuel tank
retains its shape although the top-centre now gets a custom garnish. The
rider-only saddle follows the tank, and it is installed on the modified
sub-frame. A small luggage rack sits behind the custom seat. Twin-pod exhaust
outlets and an aftermarket taillight occupy the space under the rider seat for
better ground clearance. The stock engine cowl is retained, but it gets the
same paint finish as the fuel tank.
Several mechanical
changes are also visible on the modified motorcycle. The front brake rotor, for
example, is visibly different from the stock unit. The updated braking setup
uses Brembo-sourced callipers. The rear shock absorber, too, is an aftermarket
unit instead of the factory-fitted hardware. The front continues to use
inverted forks.
The stock alloy
wheels are traded for wire-spoke units. Shod with off-road spec knobby tyres,
the bike gets a go-anywhere styling. The delta-box frame and swingarm remain
identical to the standard motorcycle.
Changes to the
mechanical specifications are not mentioned. The stock XSR155, for reference,
shares its motor with the YZF-R15 V3.0 and the MT-15. The 155 cc liquid-cooled,
single-cylinder, 4-valve engine benefits from Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
system for better performance throughout the rev range. Linked to a six-speed
transmission (with slipper and assist clutch), the motor delivers 19.3 PS at
10,000 rpm and 14.7 Nm at 8,500 rpm.
The modified Yamaha
XSR155 from K-Speed is an interesting take on the retro-style motorcycle.
Yamaha itself presented three custom-built variants of the XSR155 – cafe racer,
scrambler and a tracker – at a motoring event in Thailand.
