The new Yamaha R15 apparently has hit the Karivardhan race track in Coimbatore, for an Ad film of the new model. From these images, it can be clearly seen that the new motorcycle is the Yamaha R15, based on the badging on the exhaust muffler of the new R15. From certain angles, the fat rear tyre of the R15 now gives the motorcycle enough rubber to look like a proper sportsbike along with the raised rear, and this is something that many prospective R15 owners will particularly love.
From the front though, the new Yamaha R15 sees no change when compared to the current version. The only change discernible is the alloy wheel upfront which has a ten spoke design. One nice touch we’ve not noticed thus far was the faux carbon fiber insert on the muffler. Also, the exhaust’s outlet is quite unique and distinctive in its shape. The rest of the new Yamaha R15 looks bog similar to what we’ve seen in the numerous spy images before. So, no surprises there.
New Yamaha R15
Going by the looks of it, expect a pony or two extra on the new Yamaha R15 along with a little more torque at the bottom end to compensate for the fatter tyre at the rear.If this doesn’t materialize, the new Yamaha R15 could be slower due to more rolling resistance of the wider section rear tyre and this is something Yamaha India wouldn’t want to happen. So, a little more power and torque is highly likely.
Also, the larger section rear tyre might reduce fuel economy a bit even though most prospective Yamaha R15 buyers won’t be too bothered about this aspect as the R15 is an out and out sportsbike tuned straight for the track. Now that the new Yamaha R15′s commercial is said to have been shot, it is only a matter of time before Yamaha India launch the new R15 for the Indian market, thus ending the year long wait after the first few spyshots of the new R15 doing the testing rounds surfaced.
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