YAMAHA YZF R15 UPDATE - PICS & SPECIFICATIONS @ AUTO EXPO 2008
YAMAHA YZF R-15 will be launched at 1 PM IST in Auto Expo at New Delhi.
Yamaha Global President Addressing the press:
Full bike, side profile:
The mini R1 looks, Side Front Fairing:
R1 esque front again, notice the radiator in front:
The rear disc brake:

The back:

The following Specifications have been confirmed:
- Fully Faired
- Rear Disc Brake
- 150cc
- Liquid Cooling
- Delta Box Frame
– Forged aluminium pistons
- 6 Hole type Fuel Injector
- High capacity air cleaner/filter (Almost as big as some cars)
- yamaha accessories including riding gear
- 6 speed transmission
- R1 Style Instrument Console
- 10,500 RPM Redline
It could be available around mid 2008 in India.
See more pics here . Keep watching this space for more Updates.
Update1:
- Custom Yamaha Add-ons & Accessories
- Yamaha Group President present at the launch
- New Strategy in line with Yamaha worldwide
- Yamaha Lifestyle Stores will be launched




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Any idea about price?
the news of the possibility of Yamaha launching the r15 is very exciting indeed. i am a die hard fan of Yamaha and i own one (fazer). there is something about yammies that once u ride it , you’ll fell in love wid it. i hope this time it won’t turn out to be a rumour.
i wouldn’t mind about the fuel economy. If yamaha fails to bring something big, then i would have no other choice than to save for an R1.
IT will be launched..thats 100%. and it will be launched in winter 2008!!!!!!
One hell of a stunner…
Any updates on BHPs ???
Couldn’t find them on the site too. Would be truely obliged if you can confirm it.
Thanks in advance.
Kedar,
Yamaha officials were very tight lipped about the bhp figure. When asked they just said, it will create a new performance benchmark not only in its segment, but also 2 segments above it, the 200 cc + segment.
All along they said that this bike has the DNA from global yamaha R series models. The bike looks very very promising. Agreed its not a higher CC bike but its full blown, no holds barred 150cc.
We are waiting to get our hands on this one.
CC Team.
yes this bike is gonna be launched by diwali
guys does anyone know any news of the fazer 250 that was displayed in 07?????????
ok……here r some specs off the r-15
its gonna produce 22bhp and it has got a top speed of 145kmph
on the whole it weighs about 120kg
The list goes here….
- India’s first fully faired motorcycle
- Front Disc, Rear Disc
- Monoshock rear, normal telescopic front forks
- MRF is making tubless tyres for the bike
- Twin lights up front (resembling like old version Fazer 1000)
- All black treatment to chassis / exhaust (the exhaust will look great)
- Split rear grab rails
- The bike has a 150cc engine
- Its Fuel Injected
- Its Liquid cooled
- It has 4 valves per cylinder
- It will pump out more power than the Pulsar 220
- It will be faster than the Pulsar 220
- It will be the best looking bike in the country by a big margain
- 150cc, 20-22bhp
- 120kgs
- 0-60km/h in 3.0 sec
- 0-100km/h in 9 sec (The Pulsar 220 manages in around 13)
- Top speed : 145km/h true, 155km/h on speedometer (The Pulsar 220 does around 133km/h true)
- Fuel Economy : around 35-40kmpl in city riding conditions
its vid 16 bhp.
yamaha ppl told dat
n it vil b launched in june or july dis year
Varun,
Throughout the press presentation Yamaha people never even mentioned BHP, forget about confirming it. But going by what they said about its performance, it would be atleast 18 bhp.
It would be launched in the middle of 2008.
CC Team
aaaaaahhhhhhhhh………….no words!!!!!!!! wat a lovely pic………….. wat a beautifull girl on that bike thank u yamaha fr such a lovely girl straddling that bike wat lovely sensuous lips!!!!!!!!! the model has aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh my mouths watering i need a glass of cold water right away more such pics pl………………. keep such pics flowing, all yamaha bike lovers
Looks gr8..
But 16 Bhp..The rtr efi will smoke this baby..day in day out…
lolzz.. BULLZ..
read the above posts…
according to spec… even a P220 dont stand a chance…
n u r talking about RTR EFI…lolzz
n EFI is not 16BHP.. is 15.7BHP
Mouth watering stuff man. I regret my decision of gettin a car.
Now am saving for this baby or Fazer 250(if its gonna be launched) 
@ Naman
Lets wait n watch mate…Tvs
Bullz,
Dont be in any kind of misunderstanding,and trust us when we say “the RTR doesnt even stand a chance against R15″ No way!
Its a full blown 150cc, if ever there was. The bike has already been tested and taken upto 140 kph on the test track. Yamaha is still fine tuning the engine.
We will update the site with the Yamaha press release and all the information that we have about the R15.
Keep Visiting.
CC Team
saw da bike yesterday on auto expo .. its really nice one….
cubic capacity 149.8cc but the rear wheel will not be the same as its in above pics…
costing around 85k & 22bhp … as what i heard ..
sister of R1….
will rock indian market late this year…
someone mentioned 16 bhp here. lolz. there re many things i need to say..before just check this.
i am kind of proving this bike will not be less than 19 bhp..for the people who live in dreams of iindian bikes..open your eyes..
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/products/motorcycles/125cc/yzf-r125.jsp?view=techspecs
1. this is a similar 125cc from yamaha in international market . it produces almost 15 bhp which is 2 bhp higher than the honda rival in international market.
2. honda cbr 150 (150cc) produces 17bhp..which is just a commercial bike in international market. it will smoke the so called and claimed performance bikes namely rtr, p180 and even match p200.
3. going by simple calculation of 2 bhp more than honda as in 125cc segments, this bike should atleast have 19bhp.(r1 race type)
4. no stupid bike company in their right minds would increase one bhp from 125cc to 150 cc.
5. last of all….as many dont know. this is international bike coming to india. they are launching this bike world wide..they are not making for the indian but for world market and they will never consider rtr’s , pulsar’s and zma’s for competition. p220 can be the only competition and i hope they put it to shame.
6. thanks for cc team which is the only place i could find possible bhp figures..
if at all this one comes at 16 bhp..god forbid this iis yet another gladiator..(for the indians)
Luks kewl….who cares abt BHP..it is d hottest byk produced in India
Man i gonna tell u this is awesome… yamaha keep goin., I like yamaha coz they do different things…. waiting for price nd release date..
are u sure its 22bhp. what was it top speed?
it,s. same bike at indonesia. We called Yamaha V-IXION. Same Engine and frame. Engine used for two model Moped(135CC)Yamaha MX135LC and sport(150CC)Yamaha V-IXION. If you want see the product, visit this website http://www.yamaha-motor.co.id
David,
Thanks for writing in.
The bike isnt 22 bhp, infact as I said, Yamaha is still working on the engine, but it has to be more than 18 bhp to claim the performance honours in its segment and segments above, as yamaha said it will.
CC Team
@ Admin
You should have a look at this then.On sale 1st week of feb.
http://i17.tinypic.com/89vvtb8.jpg
This pumps 18.5 with a simple carb & 2 valve head.
Dont think TVS is going to sit back..to enjoy the show..They are testing their mods for the Efi..which can produce at least 19-20 bhp with the same 2 valve head..
Bullz,
When you are running performance kits in a road bike, you are compromising on reliability and efficiency. Besides TVS and all the Indian manufacturers are still stuck with age old chassis technology.
CC Team
It is great , that big company is also looking into indian 2 wheeler market. launching of R15 is good sing. one more model in pipeline … how long will you take , to bring this model in dealership ? what will be Ex- showroom prices?
hey that’s really a big surprise from YAMAHA. i learn to ride bike on rx100,the best bike yamaha had ever manufacture.AND THIS BIKE WILL REALLY BRING A REVOLUTION IN INDIAD BIKE MARKET.MY QUARIES IS THAT THIS BIKE WILL LAUNCH IN HIGHER CUBIC CAPACITY?
this is a cool bike but for indian standerds we definetly will look for the price, please make sure you give me a approx value as i want to rock the roads of Bangalore
Can anyone help me to find thats part catalog (pdf), i need for my vixion (ind ver)
thanks
superb look but just tell me that if we take duro type 140/80 does it will effect its performance?please mail me as soon as possible
Show di bola esta motoca, pena que nós aki do Brasil somos os últimos a conquistar uma beleza desta………….

The yamaha r15 has made me young again. My wife and kids do not come in my dreams but this bike sure does. launch this bike quickly yamaha. many of us are waiting.
REAL ENGINEERING
i ride (testing) daily this bike apprx. 250 kms on express highway Delhi to Greater Noida
This is Awwwesssommmmmm///////
150 CC
but power produce like 300 cc nd will definitely hit out the conventional higher cc bikes
what is the exact date of its launch in india
hi i am a gay and i wud like to rede this bike please tell me the price…..
sir, when will it be exactly launched in india,, as we were going to take karizma of hero honda .. but my frnd inform me to wait 4 R1..
so kindly inform me my cell no. in india is +91**********
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Helo Guys!!!!!!!!
Notin is clear frm below analysis done on bike,
i’ll make it clear,
Yamaha R15,
150 cc
Liquid Cooled,
16 BHP
By Performance you can compare it to Pulsar 180 or 200 but not beyond that…
You can’t compare this bike to Pulsar 220, or Karizma, or Bullet, or any other in the 200+segment…
Invariably it is the most good looking bike in INDIA, but it has its constraints also……
Price will be 85,000INR Plus Taxes
for more info write to vikks_b@yahoo.com
shhhh .. finally i came across a bike in india which is a real Gooooo !!!!!!! after rd350 … surely gonna kick out those pulsar n hero honda shits from the market ..
hey guys! it’s not only about BHP”SSSSSS.this thing weighs only 120 kgs and the stupid P220 weighs 150kgs. how’s that for performance
GIVE IT A TRY!!!
terror.inc wil set the price…
contact terror.inc for more details…..
10% of the bikes price wil be collected from the buyers as donation fees….
if they din give they wil be court marshalled…
hello guys,
yamaha R15
its bhp is b/w 18-20
aaaah,truely unbelieveable.any one knows about the price and when it will be released?iam dieing for this bike.
hiii dude i like this bike very much .n i saw this bike in show room also .on the spot i book tow bike .i took a test drive of this n i find very awesome feelling.may be every one have to buy this thing……………………
i feel glammour in its look .but when will the bike launch into the road.
Hi guys here is some true statement well i have checked though various web sites
YZFr15 is 20 bhp 150 cc 6 speed gear bike and the price would be some where around 80000 ealier they decided to make 90 000 but nano soon gonna launch & there are few car co. as they are gonna launch 100000 rs cars ,& as far as concern with performance
yamaha bikes are bast of all segments gladiator is 125 cc but it can easily beat the pulsar 150cc and honda unicorn,do not chk the CC chk the power Its 20 bhp beast
pulsar 225 cc is 19. something,thats the reason it has dual disc brake its a true technology NOT A JUGAD,other Pulsar models look nice But 225 CC PULSAR LOOK like a donkey .so wait & watch YAMAHA is all set to produce his 2 clone YZF R 15(R1) & FZ1 (FZ) which are the invention to jack up the indian bikes
hi Guys,
I have CBZ*, I have fell many times while riding my bike in
last 4 years. but every time my legs not even my bike didn’t
even got a single scratch. It was possible just because of leg
gaurd.
“OF COURSE SOMETIMES SITUATION GETS OUT OF CONTROL”
What about Yam-R15 safety? it is even not having a leg guard!!!
just think somebody spend 90,000 buks to buy this mean machine,
a very small accident will surely drag his legs to road and
also its front fearing and indicators will be broken even if it
fells while standing or driving. He “somebody” will have to
spend huge money on his legs and even more on the bike to
regain its beauty. i’m sure its front fairing will cost above
10,000 because karizma’s cost 8500 above.
I am not very familiar with sports bike so i cannot say about
their safety. So somebody kindly suggest me and clearyfy about
my above point about safefy of R15.
IS IT SAFE ENOUGH TO GO FOR THIS MACHINE….
dude…no offense…but u speak like a L-Board…go for some riding lessons or something…why talk like u can’t ride…like cmon who wud want to total in this bike…i agree though that safety is a compromise on this ride but its worth every penny….i’m going in for the bike no matter what……!!!!!
this gr8 bike is gonna be launched on 12 june in chennai or pune.
it has to hv more power than 19 hp.
the nu gladiator even delivers more than expected,can compete wit p 150.
now p220 has got some company,maybe rivalry.
2 cons i hv against this bike are :-
1 its not gonna be comfortable for tall guys like me.
[can judge frm the pics above,compare to the girl]
2 a slit seat would hv been another boost to the luks.
at the end,i forfeit to this bike
whts this thg mentioned abt riding gear in the specs
whts gonna be included in these ;-
1 helment ?
2 gloves ?
3 shoes ?
4 jacket?
5 protectors ?
wwwwwwwhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttt????????????????????????
Hai friends
,
, like the engine will put off automatically, if the bike fells down. It has got an imported battery
. The head light is far better than many cars in India. But the two lights will on only in hi beam and one in low beam. The engine life is 300000 kms
. The mono link suspension adjusts automatically to the riding conditions - tougher in bad roads and softer in smooth roads
. With its balancing the bike wont fell down for sure
. Price will be known only on 7th of june.
The bike is going to be launched on 16th in Chennai. The invitations are ready. The bike has got hell a lot of sensors
Finally, something worthy to drive (not to mention acceptable for my pocket as well
) I want to see how this bike fairs against the Bajaj’s flag ship mode. If this beats the Pulsar 220 on straight line, i am sold. 
Hey guys i found this new site which will give perfect information on yamaha yzfr15 and Yamaha FZ. They have even specified the launch date of this bikes. yzfr15.blogspot.com
i love my yamaha r15 but if i go in 80 it is takeing speed

hai
they have given the price. yes it is 97,400 ex-showroom in tamilnadu. add road tax, insurance and extras. no any accessories could be added. even not additional horn. yes it will lead to electrical failure
Dude You Belive it or not Yamaha is going to launch this models in Indian Motorcycle Market. Yamaha R15 is going to launch on 12 June all over Indian, and as soon as it is launched they will start wht booking of the same. with regards to FZ150 it will be launched in October.
For more details : yzfr15.blogspot.com
Once More: 12 June……
plz send me some details(pic ,features and specially price) of yzf r1 ,yzf r15 all the models.it darely shocked my life.
Wow……………….I am really crazy about this mean machine………….I will be a come back of Yamaha India in local indian market…………………I love to buy this bike if the price dont exceed Rs.90,000…………….Love you YZF R15……………
Guys stop day dreaming and come back to reality. Do you really think Yamaha is going to launch the same bike which they have shown at the Auto Expo? They showed some different Gladiator and launched some pathetically designed one. I am sure they are gonna do the same this time as well. I think Yamaha officials think Indian buyers are not worthy enough of riding some excellent looking bikes.
Lets not put it that way. Lets say Yamaha is not worthy enough operating in India if they do anything stupid this time. Many mighty companies have bitten the dust when they thought they can take the customer for a ride and believe me … should Yamaha do anything foolish … they wont get a second chance this time … although I am wondering what has made then behave so arrogantly so as to ask for bookings from customer without even launching the bike and winning back the long lost well being with the indians…
hey dudes….. i went to showroom asked it…. the pricing comes abt 1.08lacs in chennai and 1.03 lacs in pondicherry inclusive of all taxes…. itz 20bhp….. in chennai 200bikes were booked till nw…. it will be released on june 15th in chennai…. i dnt knw abt other states……
hey guy’s here in Mumbai it’s114000/- onroad price (for 150 cc ??) agreed technicaly its super
but 114000/- ????? Am happy with my Kzma can wait for some higher cc bike!!!!
I am waiting for this bull, can anyone tell the exact Bhp of this bike and how can we trust in. I want this Yamaha R 15 to kick all the F##k N shit of PULSUR. So plizz tell me …… Sniff my smoke P####r
cool bike ….its very sporty……it ll do well in my country nepal
cc ka kya karogey yaar…[:p]…that is dumb!!!! You’re getting a superior machine in every aspect..and i guess 1 lakh price tag is VFM !!!
r15 tail lamp is not attractive
yamaha yzfr15 is totaly cool bike it is the bike which every1 wants but its price is very high it shud b 70000 because its engine is 150cc nd according 2 dis karizma nd pulsar r better bikes thn ths
Is R15 made in india?
Or other Country, any idea?
hey the bike speciications are out
http://kedarparikh.blogspot.com/2008/06/yamaha-yzf-r15-specifications-features.html
only 17bhp
hi 2 ALL bIKe lOvErS
the bike is AwEsOmE.THIS iS gReAt JoB d0NE bY YaMaHa. I thinks THIS will ROCK the InDiAN R0AdS.cMInG S00N…………………………………………………….
M0sT AwAiTeD bIKe oF tHiS YeAR.
Wow! Great Bike…
Super bike in 150cc great…
Just launched in Mumbai Price is Rs 97,425 (All India ex-showroom).
Great features…..
Tabrej
http://www.tabrej.com
Hi. Everything is good in R15 but yamaha has not given its stand that it had showed in Auto Expo, Delhi. It lacks a good and stylish leg guard. In hills, it should be better than p180 but similar to p200 in terms of power and pickup as i feel that weight to power ratio is well maintained and at last the seat could have been like p200 (split seats).
hey d bike may cost sumwhere around 1 lake
lado jasto when this bike will be lunched………muji kahile pani aaudai na jasto cha….kurda kurda lado jasto………..
nepal ma aune ta sapana matra ho machickni…. lado jasto R1 re aajai
AYE BHAAI PRICE TOH BATAO
I heard the price of it would be 97.5k(onroad)
Ye ***** bike hai. Pulsar 220 wil surely beat the shit out of the r15. R15 piece of bull crap
Edit from Mod: Please no offensive language. Next time onwards the comment would be deleted.
Is R15 really cool ? see my view:
http://hembaba.com/reviews/yamaha-r15/
let me know what you think..
The bike is inspired from yamaha’s top racing models such as the legendary r1 but its a 150cc bike and also it is priced around 1.1lakh rupees!!! I think its price is a little too much for a bike in 150cc segment
My review:
http://rahulat.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/r15-in-sriperumbudur/
hey guys,This Indian designed R15 is a flop with thin tyres for the big guy and lots of problems with it even after launch to be released i guess 112000 is a huge price for the poor plastic and thin ricksha tyres P220 adds muscle except for an extra engine couling to be fitted its 20 bhp twin spark digital controlled disk brakes worth on indian market compared to the big problem maker r15.
yamaha r15 has stunning looks but it lacks wide tyres n convertible seats
i think it vl give less performance as compared to karizma n pulsar 180
surely it vl b a dashing bike for teenagers like us
Hey pulsar guys come and suck our brand new R15 s silencer…. Yamaha has launched it to piss everyone who s having cbz , pulsar, karizma….
will the BHP b a factor??? R 15 is 17 BHP whereas P220 Is 20 BHP???
I am proudly wait for ride YZFR15 dont overlimit our patient “yamaha come soon”
I am ready for exchange my fazor
THIS BIKE LOOKS GR8 IN D PIK BUT 150 CC IS NO POWER BELOW U TO TAKE OFF .. IT LL STILL STAY BEHIND MY KRIZMA …….