Yamaha R15: Is it worth it and should you buy the one?

Posted by Digital Marketer on May 30th, 2021

Yamaha R15 V3 is a very popular motorcycle in the Indian market. The R15 series of Yamaha has always remained one of the most Iconic motorcycles in Indian motoring history. The R15 was first launched in India in the year 2008 and it is currently in its third-generation avatar that was launched at the 2018 Auto Expo.

Stunning looks 

The Yamaha R15 V3 looks stunning and there are no two ways about it. This fully-faired machine looks splendidly awesome on the roads. It gets a sharp front-end with twin LED headlamps and a short visor, an aerodynamic design language, thanks to its fully-faired body with some attractive graphics on the body panels. Talking about colour variants on offer, it is available in three colour shades. They are Racing Blue, Thunder Grey and Dark Knight.

Top-notch performance 

The Yamaha R15 V3 offers an exhilarating riding experience. It is powered by a BS6 compliant 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 18.6 PS of maximum power at 10000 RPM and 14.1 Nm of peak torque at 8500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and it also gets Yamaha's VVA or Variable Valve Actuation technology. This VVA system ensures that a good amount of power and torque is present throughout the entire rev range.

Loads of features 

The new 2021 Yamaha R15 V3 is a very feature-loaded motorcycle. It gets a slip and assist clutch as standard which is a very useful safety feature. Also, it features an all-digital instrument cluster that is loaded with a ton of information. The cluster displays a digital speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, twin trip meters and even a gear position indicator.

Good hardware 

The new R15 V3 packs in decent hardware components. It gets telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock absorber at the rear. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with a dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard. The R15 V3 runs on 17-inch tubeless tyres and its rear tyre is a radial unit that offers superb grip and also aids in handling characteristics of the motorcycle.

More fun to ride

The R15 V3.0 is not just a serious performer but also offers sharper dynamics. Its lightweight front end makes the bike easy to manoeuvre in city traffic while the sharp steering is a joy to use in twisty sections.

Fantastic brakes

Yamaha hasn't skimped on the R15 V3.0’s braking and offers the bike with a dual-channel ABS setup. At the front you get a 282mm disc with ByBre 2-piston calipers and at the rear, a 220mm disc.

Should you buy it?

The previous generation R15 V2.0 was a fantastic bike on track and the new R15 V3.0 takes forward the game to a whole new level. However, this upgrade comes at the price of comfort and ergonomics. At Rs 1.4 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the R15 V3.0 is a competent track tool and a good bike to hone your cornering skills with. The Yamaha R15 V3.0 is the bike to go for if you are willing to overlook its extreme ergonomics or have an everyday bike in the garage.