Yamaha YZF R15 V3 price starts at Rs.1.27 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The Yamaha R15 V3 is a premium fully faired motorcycle in the 150cc segment. The bike looks sharp and aggressive with its track-focused design. The bike gets a new front with split LED headlamps and newly designed fairing. The tail section of the bike gets a new sleek LED tail light with the tapered rear cowl. The motorcycle also gets a short rear tyre hugger which looks sporty and sleek at the same time. Overall, the design of the R15 V3 is edgy and sportier than ever in its third-gen avatar.
The Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is powered by an all-new 155cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected, single-cylinder, 4-valve engine with a maximum power output of 19bhp at 10,000rpm and a peak torque output of 15Nm at 8,500rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The throttle response is crisp due to the fuel injection technology and the bike delivers ample amount of torque throughout the powerband due to the VVA technology. The motorcycle is capable of hitting a claimed top speed of 136km/h. The deltabox frame aids in superior handling on both the road and track.Despite being a 150cc bike the Yamaha R15 V3 returns a decent mileage of 35-45kpl depending on the riding style and road conditions. The Yamaha R15 V3 comes loaded with features such as fully-digital instrument cluster, Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), slipper clutch, LED headlight and tail light, new exhaust muffler and aerodynamically designed front fairing. The R15 V3 is equipped with 282mm disc brake at the front and 220mm disc brake at the rear. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks up front and monoshock at the rear. The bike comes with tubeless MRF tyres.The Yamaha R15 V3 is targeted towards beginner riders who are looking for an entry-level fully faired performance bike in the 150cc segment. The only downside of the motorcycle is the lack of ABS. Apart from that, the Yamaha R15 V3 is an ideal bike for daily commuting or for those occasional track days. Yamaha R15 V3.0 was the biggest surprise that Yamaha fans could get! The newcomer is actually one of the finest products of 2017, promising quality and performance that was never seen before in its class. 2017 Yamaha R15 comes with a 155.1 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine producing 19.04 BHP at 10,000 rpm and 14.7 Nm at 8500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. R15 V3.0 comes with an 11 liter fuel tank while weighs 137 kg in its new avatar. The rider now sits higher at 815 mm on the new design.
2017 R15 measures 1990 mm in length, 725 mm in width and 1135 mm in overall height. The new wheelbase is 1325 mm while uses USD forks for the front suspension in the 2017 version. Apart from the change in suspension, R15 V3.0 comes with bigger disc brakes (282mm | 240mm), full LED headlight, all new digital instrument console and wider tyres.