The Yamaha R15 is undoubtedly the most popular faired bikes in India

When it was launched in 2008, it was the first 150cc bike with a liquid-cooled engine - an instant hit with younger riders

Yamaha proved that faired bikes rev your heart without breaking the bank. Its handling was a revelation in its time!

In 2011, the R15 V2 took things further with sportier looks. The raised tail-section wasn’t practical but you can’t put a price on the cool factor

The V2 also came with wider tyres for better handling & it was the go-to sports bike for the youth

In 2017, the R15 V3 was launched & it got a larger 155cc engine with Yamaha’s variable valve actuation (VVA) tech

Offered torque across the rev range, giving the bike some much needed bottom-end grunt for better city performance

The R15 V4 & the flagship R15M were launched in 2021, with an inverted fork & also an aluminum swingarm

It also got some electronic riding aids including a traction control system & a quickshifter! Who would’ve thought of these goodies on a 150cc bike!