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Yamaha R15S Sports Bike Temporarily Discontinued in India

Yamaha R15S Sports Bike Temporarily Discontinued in India

Published: Saturday, 06 July 2019 0:00 AM | By Maxabout News | 1971 Views
According to a recent report by Financial Express, Yamaha has temporarily discontinued the YZF-R15S from the Indian market. The reason for discontinuation is the unavailability of ABS in the model, that too with a reason that the 149cc engine of the motorcycle is not being shared with any of the other motorcycles listed under the Yamaha lineup. The R15S was a decent selling product and dealers were happy taking care of the customers who wanted supersport-inspired engine dynamics and regular motorcycle riding seat. Unlike the Fazer 150 that will need a totally different setup to adjust with the new FZ-S legacy, the YZF-R15S could also share some of the dynamics with new R15 V3 to bring back a decently-priced R-series model. The current-gen R15 V3 carries INR 1.40 lakh worth price tag, leaving behind all the expectations that buyers had with a sweet INR 1.25 lakh on-road price bracket. Taking away the premium features and detuning the engine to some extent can help Yamaha bring the next-generation model of the R15S series. The upgraded Yamaha R15S could feature single-channel ABS, FZ-inspired console and many such cost-cutting measures. The MT-15 is currently available with single-channel ABS and part sharing will not be a problem at all. When it comes to the Fazer lineup, it seems like the brand will permanently discontinue the 150cc model in the Indian market.

Yamaha YZF-R15S Specs

  • Displacement - 149 cc
  • Max. Power - 17 HP @ 8500 rpm
  • Max. Torque - 15 Nm @ 7500 rpm
  • Number of Cylinders - 1
  • Number of Gears - 6
  • Seat Height - 800 mm
  • Ground Clearance - 160 mm
  • Kerb/Wet Weight - 134 kg
  • Fuel Tank Capacity - 12 litres
  • Top Speed - 131 kmph (Approx.)
  • Front Brake - 267mm Single Disc
  • Rear Brake - 220mm Single Disc
  • Front Suspension - Telescopic Foks
  • Rear Suspension - Monoshock
  • Front Tyre - 90/80-17
  • Rear Tyre - 130/70 R17
Source [caption id="attachment_512725" align="aligncenter" width="850"]Yamaha R15 V3 and FZS V3 Price Increased Yamaha R15 V3 and FZS V3 Price Increased in India[/caption]

Related Questions and Answers

Most Popular Answers for R15S
Can I exchange my pulsar 220F to R15S?
2023-09-14 07:35:45 AM

The exchange of a vehicle would depend on certain factors such as kilometers driven, physical condition, number of owners, etc. For detailed information and availability of the exchange offers, we suggest you please connect with the nearest authorized dealership as the offers may vary.

Yamaha R15S worth for beginners?
2023-09-14 07:34:36 AM

The R15S remains one potent small-capacity supersport for beginners.  The aggressive riding stance could cause discomfort if you intend to use the bike for daily commuting, and the quality of components has also gone down. The Yamaha R15S is powered by a 155 cc engine. The Yamaha R15S engine generates a power of 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm and a torque of 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm. 

What should I buy between Yamaha MT 15 V2 and R15S?
2023-09-14 07:22:08 AM

Both the bikes are good in their forte. The updates as expected have made the new MT-15 a better bike. It looks more premium, handles better and the addition of a few new features is welcome. But we were expecting more from Yamaha! The dullness of the engine is disappointing and the lack of dual-channel ABS is just beyond any reasoning with this performance on tap. As for goodies such as a quick-shifter and traction control, they should have been offered as part of a premium variant. On the other hand, the Yamaha R15S remains one potent small-capacity supersport for beginners. However, the aggressive riding stance could cause discomfort if you intend to use the bike for daily commuting and the quality of components has also gone down. 

Is the Yamaha R15S suitable for beginners?
2023-09-11 08:35:04 AM

The Yamaha R15S is a sporty bike known for its performance, which might be better suited for riders with some experience. However, beginners can ride it with proper caution and training.

Is Yamaha R15S available in Jaipur?
2023-09-11 08:27:28 AM

For the availability, we would suggest you to please connect with the nearest authorized dealer in your city as it depends on their stock book.


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