New YAMAHA R15 2.0 - 2011

Yamaha Motor India have launched the refreshed R15 today and christened it the R15 Version 2.0. The YZF-R15 version 2.0 is a new model that has been developed under the concept of a “Graded Up R15.” While maintaining the proven ease of handling of the existing R15, the R15 version 2.0 boasts of spruced up looks and better performance in circuit riding.

The new Yamaha R15 has been inspired from Yamaha YZF-R6 sports bike and looks more attractive than the predecessor. It has got a lot of cosmetic uplifts along with some performance and handling improvements. The new R15 comes with 2 years or 30,000 Kms standard warranty and an extended 3 years or 40,000 Kms warranty. The bike has been priced at Rs. 1.07 lakh and is available in three colours.

Overview of 2011 New Yamaha R15 Version 2.0
Yamaha R15 was the first model for the Indian market designed in the true supersport image and featuring a high-level balance of enjoyable running performance on winding roads. Now, Yamaha India has launched 2011 model of Yamaha R15, which is priced at Rs. 1.07 lakhs (ex-showroom New Delhi). The company is promoting it as 'R15 Version 2.0', which resembles to R1, to some extent. Previously, it was expected to be launched in April, then in July, finally New Yamaha R15 version 2.0 is here, it is one of the most awaited bikes of 2011. But the sad part is that New R15 Version 2.0's specifications are exactly the same in comparison to R15 Version 1.0 except the kerb weight which is now 136 kgs. The engine displacment, maximum power and maximum torque figures are same. Yamaha fans would be feeling very disappointed with this because they were waiting for R15 Version 2.0 from 10-12 months and it was expected that power will be increased from 16.8 bhp to 20-22 bhp and torque from 15 nm to 18-19 nm but Yamaha India has kept all the technical specifications intact.