Yamaha has launched the BS-VI R15 V3.0
in India at INR 1.45 lakh*. The BS-VI version has a slightly reduced
performance output and a few new features. The Yamaha R15 v3.0 will continue
being sold in Thunder Grey (at INR 1,45,300*), Racing Blue (at INR 1,45,900*)
and Darknight (at INR 1,47,300*) colour schemes, albeit with new stickers. The
Racing Blue scheme now includes blue alloy wheels. Other changes include a dual
horn and side stand engine cut-off. The latter is essentially a safety feature
which switches the engine off if the side stand is engaged and has been present
even in the Yamaha FZ FI since its second-generation avatar.
Powering the Yamaha R15 v3.0 is the
same 155 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC mill. As confirmed by IAB in
October 2019, the engine produces a reduced output of 18.6 PS of power at
10,000 rpm, and 14.1 Nm of torque at 8500 rpm. In comparison, the engine in
BS-VI version produced 19.3 PS and 14.7 Nm of torque at the same engine speeds.
The suspension setup includes the same
conventional telescopic fork up front and a monoshock at the rear. Disc brakes
and dual-channel ABS are standard. The engine features Variable Valve Actuation
(VVA) to provide ideal amounts of power across all engine speeds. Other
features include a slipper clutch, LED headlamps and LCD instrumentation with a
gear shift light.
The Yamaha R15 v3.0 was already a
fuel-injected motorcycle, and so, the BS-VI upgrade hasn't brought a drastic
price hike to it. Its prices, depending on the colour scheme selected, are
anywhere between INR 4,420-5,020 higher. The Yamaha Monster Energy MotoGP
Edition hasn't been upgraded to BS-VI, but its BS-IV version is still on sale,
priced at INR 1,42,780*.
Deliveries of the BS-VI Yamaha R15 V3.0
will begin in the third week of December 2019.
