11 Yamaha launches the YZF R15, follows it with a R15 Championship

Yamaha India launches one of the most waited motorcycles of 2008 in India, the YZF R15

This post (and a few more in the coming days) is meant to chronicle the launch of motorcycle(s) in India between May-Oct 2008 (the period during which "The Bike Chronicles of India" was briefly inactive)..

On June 12 2008, Yamaha India launched its premium Supersport Motorcycle for India, the YZF R15.

Yamaha YZF R15 Wallpaper

Till June 12'th the Maximum Power Output of the R15 was a closely guarded secret..

The max power of the R15's liquid cooled engine eventually turned out as 17PS (16.8 bhp). Following its first public unveiling at the Jan 2008 Auto Expo, there were speculations abuzz regarding the max power of the R15.

Thanks to the chatrooms - discussion forums, blogs on the internet and also to a large part, the Automobile related publications.. the Max Power of the R15 was earlier speculated to be around 20-22 bhp.

The official launch of the R15 was done at the race track in Chennai. Yamaha India has followed the launch of the R15 with a "R15 Championship", (an event sponsored by Yamaha India) in which R15 riders can race their motorcycles at "Irungattukottai Race Track" Chennai. Starting September 2008, races will be held each month with the Grand Finale race in December 2008.



I'd say that it is an innovative way of promoting its product by Yamaha India.

To know more about the "R15 Championship" click here...

Colors:

The R15 is currently available in the following colors.

• Blue


• Black


• Red

Price:

The R15 is priced at Rs.97,425 (Ex-Showroom) across the country. The On-Road price would vary according to the state in which the bike is being sold.



Technical Specifications of the YZF R15:

Engine:

• Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve


• Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder


• Displacement: 149 .8cc


• Bore x Stroke: 57×58.7mm


• Compression ratio: 10.4:1



• Maximum power: 17PS / 8,500rpm


• Maximum torque: 15 N.m / 7,500rpm


• Starting system: Electric Start


• Lubrication: wet sump


• Engine oil capacity: 1.0 liters


• Fuel tank capacity: 12 liters


• Fuel supply system: Electronic fuel injection


• Ignition system: T.C.I



• Primary / Secondary reduction ratio: 3.042 / 3.000


• Clutch type: Constant-mesh wet multi-plate


• Transmission type: Return type 6-speed


• Gear ratios: 1st=2.833, 2nd＝1.875, 3rd:=1.364,
  4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84

Chassis

• Frame type: Deltabox Frame


• Caster / Trail: 26° / 100mm


• Tire size (Front / Rear): 80/90-17 / 100/80-17


• Brake type (Front / Rear): Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)


• Suspension type (Front / Rear): Telescopic / Linked type Monocross


• Headlight: 12V35W / 35W＋35W

Dimensions:

• Overall length x width x height: 1,995mm x 670mm x 1,070mm
  
• Seat height: 790mm


• Wheelbase: 1,290mm


• Minimum ground clearance: 160mm


• Dry weight / Curb weight: 120kg / 131kg

Tech specs and R15 wallpaper source: Yamaha India Website
R15 Championship Photo: Courtesy Santoosh

Related Posts:

• Pics/Photos of the Yamaha R15 clicked at the "Yamaha Bike Station" New Delhi



• Whats so Special about the Yamaha YZF-R15..??

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