Yamaha R15 V4

Yamaha R15 V4 is a motorcycle with a starting price of Rs 1.82 Lakh. It is available in India in 6 variants and 7 colours with high end variant price starting from Rs 1.97 Lakh. R15 V4 is powered by a 155 ccbs6 engine which develops a power of 18.4 PS and a torque of 14.2 Nm. It has Disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes. The weight of Yamaha R15 V4 is 142 kg and comes with a fuel tank capacity of 11 L.

The Yamaha R15 V4 M just got the 2023 MotoGP treatment. The 2023 Yamaha R15 M Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition (also known as 2023 Yamaha R15 M MotoGP Edition) costs Rs 1,97,200, making it Rs 1,500 dearer than the regular Metallic Grey colour scheme. Check out the bike here. 

The Yamaha R15 V4 is the Japanese bikemaker’s flagship supersport bike, as well as its most feature-packed offering in India. 

Yamaha R15 V4 Price in India:

The Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 Metallic Red costs at Rs 1,81,700, whereas the Dark Knight retails at Rs 1,82,700. On the other the Racing Blue and Intensity White versions, meanwhile, carry a price tag of Rs 1,86,700. The more premium R15M (Metallic Grey) sets you back by Rs 1,95,700 whereas the 2023 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition costs Rs 1,97,200 (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).  

Yamaha R15 V4 Features:

The fourth-generation model of the R15 is loaded to the brim with features. It gets a revised front end featuring a bi-functional LED headlamp flanked by LED DRLs, LED indicators, and a new YZF-R1-inspired digital instrument console with Yamaha's connectivity app. The display gets modes (Street and Track), along with a lap timer, gear position indicator, call/message alerts, mobile battery status, connection status, average fuel efficiency and last parked location. You can also access information like instantaneous fuel economy, intake air temperature, eco indicator, degree of throttle opening and rate of acceleration.

The R15M takes things a step further by offering a colour TFT console, traction control and a quickshifter as standard equipment. You could, however, also opt for a quickshifter as an add-on, on some variants. 

Yamaha R15 V4 Engine:

Performance remains virtually unchanged. The R15 V4 continues to use the same 155cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine making 18.4PS and 14.2Nm. The motor comes mated to a six-speed gearbox featuring a slip-and-assist clutch. 

Yamaha R15 V4 Suspension & Brakes:

The R15’s hardware gets a massive boost thanks to the new inverted fork. The rest of the bike is pretty much the same, featuring a deltabox frame, a preload-adjustable linked monoshock, disc brakes on both the ends with dual-channel ABS. The R15 V4 gets a rear radial tyre as a standard fitment, but the front continues to have a bias-ply unit.

Yamaha R15 V4 Rivals:

The Yamaha R15 V4’s direct rivals include the KTM RC 125, KTM RC 200, Bajaj Pulsar RS200, and the Hero Karizma XMR.