Yamaha launched the R15 V1.0 S

Yamaha India has re-launched The  Yamaha YZF-R15 version 1.0 and rebadged it as Yamaha R15 V1.0 S,The bike is priced   INR 1.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).  It blends the style and stance from the original V 1.0 with the mechanical bits from the V 2.0. Yamaha India refers to the new R15 S as a ‘single seat’ variant of their flagship motorcycle,and lack of comfortable pillon seat in the R15 V2..0 is what made them relauch the version 1.0 with the mechanical bits of the R15 V2.0.


Differences between R15 V1.0S and R15 V2.0
  • Pillion seat height has been reduced
  • R15S carries a single connected seat against the split unit of the R15 V2.The seat for the rider has also been reduced by 10 mm to 790 mm.
  • The overall length has been increased by 25mm  to 1,995 mm, the width and height remain the same 670 mm and 1,070 mm respectively.
  • The wheelbase has been reduced 55 mm to 1,290 mm from 1,345 mm.
  • The kerb weight  has also been reduced by 5 kg

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