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Yamaha R15 Version 3.0 – First Look & Performance Upgrades

Yamaha R15 V 3.0 launched with a steep price of Rs 1.25 lakh Rs 1.25 lakh. Here’s a first look at the bike.

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The much anticipated Yamaha R15 version 3.0 motorcycle was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018. The motorcycle has been launched at a steep price of Rs 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Indian market – which may be a good price point for bike enthusiasts – targeting race-bike enthusiasts within this budget seems to be a good offering.

Apart from some cosmetic changes, the bike also welcomes some new performance upgrades. The new model R15 V3 comes with a 155 cc, single cylinder four-valve, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection. The company claims it to be a better performer.

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The R15 V3 visually looks much more muscular than before, and borrows a lot of elements from the R3 and the Yamaha R6. The front fairing is as intimidating as before, although there is a gap right between the headlights that comes out as an uncanny addition. The tailpiece looks sharper and the fuel tank sports a much bigger design and accentuates the whole look of the bike.

The 155cc single-cylinder engine is capable of pumping out 19.31 PS of power at 10,000 rpm and 15 Nm of maximum torque at 8,500 rpm.

Also Read: Auto Expo 2018: Yamaha R15 Reborn With the New Version 3

Despite the small 153cc engine, the bike is not devoid of impressive performance as it comes mated with a 6-speed gearbox and a power-train that gives an extra push thanks to the slipper clutch that has now been added to the setup.

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The bike carries forward the same ‘Deltabox’ philosophy as the previous R15 V2 and comes with telescopic front suspension and monoshock. R15 version 3.0 comes equipped with 17-inch tubeless tyres and the riding posture is also much more sporty than before.

Yamaha has made the R15 Version 3 available in Racing Blue and Thunder Grey color options.

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