Saturday, January 26, 2008

Yamaha YZF R15 also known as the Baby R1


Yamaha has switched gears as far its strategy in India is concerned. Yamaha is all set to reestablish itself as a performance motorcycle manufacturer and carve a niche for itself. After the launch of YZF-R1 and MT-01 last month, Yamaha unveiled the all new 150cc YZF-R15 and Fz at the Auto Expo in Delhi. This is history in making. The YZF-R15 also known as the Baby R1 / mini R1 is clearly the best looking bike in the country and is designed on the lines of the YZF-R series.


Specifications and Features of the YZFR15:-

  • The YZFR15 is an all new supersport model with a newly designed 150cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC single-cylinder, 4-valve fuel-injected engine on a Deltabox frame.
  • BHP 16 to 20 BHP (not yet confirmed)
  • Top speed 140kmph
  • Expected price: 85000 to 90000

Other striking features:-

  • With six-hole type injector. ECU and sensors backed fuel mixture to maximize the combustion at any rpm.
  • Liquid cooling with high efficient compact Radiator to maximize the Stability and Performance.
  • Flash surface dual Head Lights.
  • High Rigidity Deltabox Frame.
  • Link Type Monocross.
  • Front and Rear Disk Brake.
  • 4 Valve Combustion Chamber Adopted.
  • Hemispherical Combustion Chamber with centered plug layout.
  • Expected launch date of Yamaha YZF-R15 is around June 2008

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