Sunday, August 24, 2008

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Yamaha have recently replaced their operations in India with a joint venture with Mitsui, Japans second largest trading company and plan to aggressively launch new models in India.
In keeping with the plan Yamaha have annouced a slew of models at the recent Auto Expo. The existing 125cc Yamaha Gladiator has been recently given a complete makeover with numerous comestic and technical upgrages.
The Yamaha YZF-R15 has caused quite a storm in the premium bike market with its liquid cooled engine developing 17PS, six speed gear box, front and rear disc brake and Deltabox chassis.
It is expected to follow up with the extremely attractive FZ150 later in the year which would take on the competitors in the entry level 150cc class.

Gladiator YZF-R15
Yamaha YZF-R15
Yamaha R15

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Yamaha YZF-R15
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Also called
R15
Production
2008 - present
Class
Sport bike
Engine
150cc Liquid-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder
Transmission
6-Speed
Wheelbase
1290mm
Dimensions
L 1995mm W 670mm
Seat height
790mm
Weight
120kg (dry), 131kg (wet)
Fuel capacity
12lt
Related
Yamaha YZF-R1 Yamaha YZF-R125 Honda Unicorn
Similar
Bajaj Pulsar Hero Honda Karizma
The Yamaha YZF-R15, introduced in June 2008 is Yamaha Motor Company's 150cc motorcycle designed for the Indian market.

[edit] Specifications
2008 [1]
Engine
Type
149.8 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, SOHC, single-cylinder
Bore x Stroke
57 x 58.7 mm
Carburetion
Electronic Fuel injection
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
Ignition
TCI
Transmission
6-speed
Chassis
Brakes/Front
Hydraulic, single disc
Brakes/Rear
Hydraulic, single disc
Suspension/Front
Telescopic
Suspension/Rear
Linked type Monocross
Tires/Front
80/90-17
Tires/Rear
100/80-17
Dimensions
Length
1995 mm
Width
670 mm
Height
1070 mm
Seat Height
790 mm
Wheelbase
1290 mm
Rake
26.0 °
Trail
100 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 lt
Dry Weight
120 kg
Other
Colors
Yamaha Blue, Graphite
R15
Summary
R15 is 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. Packed full of state-of-the-art technologies, R15 boasts performance worthy of a supersport model and a body design that evokes the image of the YZF-R series and gives visual expression to the quality of its ride.
R15 is powered by 149.8cc Fuel Injected liquid cooled engine that will be producing an almost impossible 17bhp with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm; which makes it like the most powerful bike under 200cc range and has a 6-speed Transmission. Yamaha is showcasing its potential for India with some real performance.
R15 has India’s first 150cc 4 valve engine with forged pistons, Deltabox frame & 6speed gear box. It’s overall length is 1995mm, overall width is 670mm and its wheels base is 1290mm. Since sporty YZF R15 is shorter too and its height is just 1070mm. YZF R15 features F 80/90 -17 inches tyres in the front and 100/80-17 inches tyres in the rear. Both the tyres are tubeless.
Design & Styling
The “R” Design: This characteristic of motorcycles designed by Yamaha as represented by the R series reflects the philosophy running through these models — expressing performance visually.
For example, YZF-R6 shows a strong body line that springs up in a single line from the rear axle to the pivot and then to the head pipe. This is a visual expression of the straight shape of the Deltabox frame. These elements are a visual expression of “frame rigidity.” Viewed from the side, the shape created by the side panel and the upper surface of the tank creates an impression of the center of gravity shifting to the front tire.
This is a visual representation of how the front tire grips the road in its sporty running performance. Needless to say, YZF-R1, with its athletic build, is also a visual expression of performance. A characteristic of the R series is that, when you view the machine, you get a sense of its concept and performance.
This philosophy has been fully transmitted to YZF-R15. An important point to note is that this motorcycle is not a scaled-down version of YZF-R1 or YZF-R6. YZF-R15’s design is based on having an excellent engine cooling method.
The shape of the cowling around the radiator area was determined so that the shapes of the air intake area and the rear outlet area where the air is scooped out are optimized to improve radiator efficiency. As for the outlet area, the mid-cowl area was designed using sculpturing 3D methods to create a three dimensional shape with a sense of volume. rst for the Indian market.
When viewed from the front, it gives a sense of volume that seems well beyond its 150cc displacement. This does not simply mean that it is voluminous, but that it is grounded in the Art of Engineering which transforms function into art.
Engine
YZF-R15 is equipped with this all-aluminum cylinder called the DiASil Cylinder and a forged piston, the same type of piston used in Yamaha’s supersport bikes. The fact that both the piston and cylinder of YZF-R15 are all-aluminum ensures excellent heat dissipation, eliminates heat-induced engine power loss, and helps improve fuel
R15
Summary
R15 is 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. Packed full of state-of-the-art technologies, R15 boasts performance worthy of a supersport model and a body design that evokes the image of the YZF-R series and gives visual expression to the quality of its ride.
R15 is powered by 149.8cc Fuel Injected liquid cooled engine that will be producing an almost impossible 17bhp with maximum torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm; which makes it like the most powerful bike under 200cc range and has a 6-speed Transmission. Yamaha is showcasing its potential for India with some real performance.
R15 has India’s first 150cc 4 valve engine with forged pistons, Deltabox frame & 6speed gear box. It’s overall length is 1995mm, overall width is 670mm and its wheels base is 1290mm. Since sporty YZF R15 is shorter too and its height is just 1070mm. YZF R15 features F 80/90 -17 inches tyres in the front and 100/80-17 inches tyres in the rear. Both the tyres are tubeless.
Design & Styling
The “R” Design: This characteristic of motorcycles designed by Yamaha as represented by the R series reflects the philosophy running through these models — expressing performance visually.
For example, YZF-R6 shows a strong body line that springs up in a single line from the rear axle to the pivot and then to the head pipe. This is a visual expression of the straight shape of the Deltabox frame. These elements are a visual expression of “frame rigidity.” Viewed from the side, the shape created by the side panel and the upper surface of the tank creates an impression of the center of gravity shifting to the front tire.
This is a visual representation of how the front tire grips the road in its sporty running performance. Needless to say, YZF-R1, with its athletic build, is also a visual expression of performance. A characteristic of the R series is that, when you view the machine, you get a sense of its concept and performance.
This philosophy has been fully transmitted to YZF-R15. An important point to note is that this motorcycle is not a scaled-down version of YZF-R1 or YZF-R6. YZF-R15’s design is based on having an excellent engine cooling method.
The shape of the cowling around the radiator area was determined so that the shapes of the air intake area and the rear outlet area where the air is scooped out are optimized to improve radiator efficiency. As for the outlet area, the mid-cowl area was designed using sculpturing 3D methods to create a three dimensional shape with a sense of volume. rst for the Indian market.
When viewed from the front, it gives a sense of volume that seems well beyond its 150cc displacement. This does not simply mean that it is voluminous, but that it is grounded in the Art of Engineering which transforms function into art.
Engine
YZF-R15 is equipped with this all-aluminum cylinder called the DiASil Cylinder and a forged piston, the same type of piston used in Yamaha’s supersport bikes. The fact that both the piston and cylinder of YZF-R15 are all-aluminum ensures excellent heat dissipation, eliminates heat-induced engine power loss, and helps improve fuel