Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 Price in 2024, Specs, Mileage, Top Speed, & Images

The Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 is the first generation model of the legendary R15 series by Yamaha. It is the first Indian sports bike that came with a fully-faired supersport type design. This entry-level supersport comes with a powerful single-cylinder engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It looks sporty and appealing like its bigger sibling the Yamaha R6. Here you can find the Yamaha R15 V1 price in India, specs, mileage, top speed, colours, and images.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 Price, Specifications, Features, & Images

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Summary

Model Name	Yamaha YZF-R15 V1
Price	Rs 97,000
Displacement	149.8 cc
Power	16.8 HP
Mileage	40 km/l
Colours	1. Yamaha Blue 2. Sunset Red 3. Midnight Black 4. Impact Yellow

Key Features

• Fully Faired Body
• Powerful Single-Cylinder Engine
• Fuel-Injected Engine
• Liquid Cooling Technology
• 6-Speed Transmission
• Lightweight Deltabox Frame
• Telescopic Front Forks
• Front and Rear Disc Brakes
• Twin Halogen Headlamps
• Digital-Analogue Instrument Cluster
• Engine Kill Switch
• Alloy Wheels

Pros & Cons

Yamaha YZF-V1 Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Single-Cylinder, SOHC, 4-Valves
Displacement	149.8 cc
No. Of Cylinders	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Compression Ratio	10.4:1
Bore x Stroke	57 x 58.7 mm
Fuel Supply	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling
Ignition	TCI
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Transmission	6-Speed, Constant Mesh
Clutch	Wet Type, Multi-Plate
Final Drive	Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio	3.042
Secondary Reduction Ratio	3.00
Emission Compliance	BS3

Performance, Mileage & Top Speed

Maximum Power	16.8 HP @ 8,500 rpm
Peak Torque	15 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Mileage	40 km/l
Top Speed	132 km/h
0-100 KMPH	12 secs *

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis	Deltabox Frame
Swingarm	Double-Sided
Front Suspension	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Linked Type Mono-Cross

Brakes & Tyres

Front Brakes	Single Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brakes	Single Hydraulic Disc
ABS / CBS	None
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels
Front Wheel Size	17-Inch
Rear Wheel Size	17-Inch
Tyre Type	Tube Type
Front Tyre	80/90-17
Rear Tyre	100/80-17

Dimensions

Kerb Weight	131 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 Litres
Oil Tank Capacity	1.0 Litre
Ground Clearance	160 mm
Seat Height	790 mm
Wheelbase	1,290 mm
Overall Length	1,995 mm
Overall Width	670 mm
Overall Height	1,070 mm
Rake	26°
Trail	100 mm

Battery & Lighting

Battery Type	12V, MF, DC Type
Headlamps	Twin Halogen Bulbs
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	Bulb Type
Taillights	LED
Turn Indicators	Bulb Type
Pass Light	Yes
AHO (Auto Headlamps On)	No

Instrument Cluster Features

Display Type	Digital-Analogue Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital
No. Of Tripmeters	2
Odometer	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes
Engine Temperature	No
Gear Position Indicator	No
Gear Shift Light	Yes
Service Light	Yes
ABS Warning Light	No
Clock	Digital

Comfort & Convenience Features

Type Of Seat	Split Seats
Pillion Seat	Yes
Pillion Grabrails	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes
Underseat Storage	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes
Electric Starter	Yes

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 Overview

The R15 V1 comes with a sleek and sporty design like its bigger supersport siblings. It is available in four paint schemes to choose from and Yamaha also offers a special and limited edition variant. This supersport gets a twin headlamp setup that gives it a bird beak-like front facia. It boasts a muscular fuel tank and neat body panels. The Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 looks attractive and it manages to stand out from its competitors.

The Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 is powered by a 149.8cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC, engine. Its engine is liquid-cooled and uses a fuel-injection technology for fuel supply. This supersport is capable of producing 16.8 HP of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 15 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox that gives it an advantage in the top-end performance. The R15 V1 has a top speed of nearly 132 km/h.

The R15 V1 is built on a deltabox frame like the all-new Yamaha R7 and YZF-R3. It comes with a telescopic front fork and a swingarm linked mono-cross suspension at the rear. The braking duties on the Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 are taken care of by a single hydraulic disc brake at both the front and rear wheel. It doesn’t come with ABS even as an additional offering.

The R15 V1 weighs only 131 kg and that makes it one of the lightest 150cc sports bikes in the Indian market. Its seat height is 790 mm and it offers a ground clearance of 160 mm. It offers a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres and it has a wheelbase of 1,290 mm. The Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 comes with modern features like alloy wheels, disc brakes, and an engine kill switch. It misses out on a fully digital console like the Yamaha R-25.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 Price in India and Availability

The first-gen R15 V1 has been discontinued a long ago and it has been replaced with new updated models. Yamaha is also planning to launch the R15 V4 model soon in India. When the Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 was launched in India it was priced at Rs 97,000 INR (Ex-Showroom Price). If you want to own this sports bike then you might find one in the second-hand market. There are plenty of well-maintained R15 V1 models still available in the second-hand market.

Verdict on Yamaha YZF-R15 V1

The R15 V1 was the first small capacity supersport motorcycle launched in India. It came with a sporty and premium design that no other bike in the 150cc segment had. It was equipped with a powerful engine that used modern features like fuel injection and liquid cooling. The Yamaha YZF-R15 V1 is a very special motorcycle, and it created the segment of entry-level performance-oriented bikes in India.

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