R15 was the first affordable sports bike in India which shared most of the styling bits with Yamaha’s much expensive bikes from R series. The looks and performance of this bike made it famous instantly and looking at its popularity and rising competition, Yamaha launched the second version of this bike – R15 Version 2.0. For 2016 Yamaha has introduced 3 new shades for the R15 V2.0 - Revving Blue, Adrenaline Red, Sparky Green. The company has discontinued the GP Blue Edition, Streaking Cyan Special Edition, Grid Gold Edition and Racing Blue Edition and they are no longer available in the showrooms.
Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 features all-new design for engine fairing, new design for alloy wheels, split seat which is now better cushioned, new graphics and decals, fatter rear tyre - 130/70 - R17, bigger 220mm rear disc for better braking, all-new LED tail lamp which looks much better than 2010 model of YZF-R15, new ECU mapping for better pick-up and fuel efficiency, weight increased by 5kgs(now it weighs 136kgs), new design for saree guard and mudguard plus new design for the silencer/exhaust pipe.
Design & Style
Yes, Yamaha has made some noticeable changes in R15 Version 2.0 but if you are searching for them at its front then you will be disappointed. Apart from the wider front tyre and darker visor, there is nothing else which differentiates it with the earlier version. Only when you move to the side of this bike then you can notice the major changes which make this bike look extremely cool and sporty than before. The middle cowl in the full size fairing has been redesigned to improve the aerodynamics of this bike which also mAnasultanges to impress you visually. Moreover
Displacement 149.8 cc
Maximum Power 16.8 Bhp @ 8500 rpm
Maximum Torque 15 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Number of Cylinders 1
Gearbox 6-speed, Return Type, Chain Drive
Seat Height 800 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 136 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Top Speed 131 kmph