Yamaha R15 Version 3.0 now in BS VI
Yamaha Motor India has announced the launch of YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS VI it will be be available across all India by the 3rd week of December, 2019. The new bike has features such as ‘Side stand engine cut-off switch’, dual horn and radial tubeless tyre at the rear wheel, It also has dual-channel ABS . The bike to be available in three colour options are priced between ₹1.45 lakh and ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The new YZF-R15 Version 3.0 in BS VI will be available in 3 current colours – Racing Blue, Thunder Grey and Dark Knight, along with the Racing Blue variant standardizing blue coloured wheels. The new BS VI engine equipped YZF-R15 Version 3.0 has a 155 cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve engine that produces a power output of 18bhp at 10,000 rpm and a torque of 14.1 N.m at 8,500 rpm.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India group of companies said, “Our commitment towards customers in India is underlined in exciting products and experiences of The Call of the Blue. Being a cult brand that grows refinement and a rage, Yamaha is thankful to the customers in India who have cultivated the passion of R15 with their high taste of sensation and performance. With Yamaha continuing to perk up track performances with the R series, the new YZF-R15 Version 3.0 with BS VI compliant engine and new features will be able to create optimum excitement in India in its respective category. Yamaha strived for optimum cost control for the new BS VI compliant YZF-R15 Version 3.0 and achieved to peg it around 3% higher along with new standard features, only to let the unrestrained excitement of R Series rev hearts.”