he new 2011 Yamaha R15 was launched in India today. The new Yamaha R15 in India would be powered by the previous engine, i.e., 150 cc (149.8 cc) that does generate 17 PS at 8500 rpm and a torque of 15 Nm at 7500 rpm. The new Yamaha R15 price in India is 1.07 lakhs (ex-showroom price). The new 2011 Yamaha R15 features alloy wheels and also a rear LED taillight. Rear tyres are a bit bigger than the previous R15.
The front tyre specification is 90/80-17 and 130/70-17 at the rear. The new 2011 Yamaha features a new electronic control unit (ECU), aluminium swingarm that is long, a drivetrain unit, wider tyres, LED taillights, split seats and new tail and middle cowls.
The length of the new 2011 Yamaha R15 is 1970 mm, width is 670 mm and height 1070 mm. The wheelbase is 1345 mm. The kerb weight of the bike is 136 kg. Start is electric. The fuel capacity of the new 2011 Yamaha R15 is 12 litres.
The bike has single disc brake hydraulic front telescopic suspension and linked monocross rear suspension.
Colours available for the new 2011 Yamaha R15 are sunset red, racing blue and midnight black.
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Displacement 149.8cc
Bore & Stroke 57 × 58.7mm
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Maximum power 17PS/ 8,500rpm
Maximum torque 15N.m / 7,500rpmm
Starting system Electric start
Lubrication wet sump
Fuel tank capacity 12 liters
Fuel supply system Fuel Injection
Ignition system T.C.I
Primary / Secondary reduction ratio 3.042 / 3.133
Clutch type Wet Multiple-disc
Transmission type Return type 6-speed
Chassis
Frame type Delta box
Caster / Trail 26° / 98mm
Tire size (Front / Rear) 90/80-17 / 130/70-R17
Brake type (Front / Rear) Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension type (Front / Rear) Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Headlight Lo beam12V/35W X1, Hi beam12V/35W X2
Battery 12V, 3.5Ah (10H)
dimensions
Overall length x width x height 1,970mm x 670mm × 1,070mm
Seat height 800mm
Wheelbase 1,345mm
Minimum ground clearance 160mm
Kerb weight 136Kg
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Displacement 149.8cc
Bore & Stroke 57 × 58.7mm
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Maximum power 17PS/ 8,500rpm
Maximum torque 15N.m / 7,500rpmm
Starting system Electric start
Lubrication wet sump
Fuel tank capacity 12 liters
Fuel supply system Fuel Injection
Ignition system T.C.I
Primary / Secondary reduction ratio 3.042 / 3.133
Clutch type Wet Multiple-disc
Transmission type Return type 6-speed
Chassis
Frame type Delta box
Caster / Trail 26° / 98mm
Tire size (Front / Rear) 90/80-17 / 130/70-R17
Brake type (Front / Rear) Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension type (Front / Rear) Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Headlight Lo beam12V/35W X1, Hi beam12V/35W X2
Battery 12V, 3.5Ah (10H)
dimensions
Overall length x width x height 1,970mm x 670mm × 1,070mm
Seat height 800mm
Wheelbase 1,345mm
Minimum ground clearance 160mm
Kerb weight 136Kg