• Yamaha Motor India has silently announced the launch of the R15S model which is priced at Rs 1.57 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. The motorbike is launched only at single color scheme that is racing blue.
• The overall design elements of the motorbike is similar to that of the third gen R15. The only difference here is the presence of uni-body seat instead of that split type raised seat. Few weeks before itself we've speculated that the coming S variant will incorporate the existing third gen's design. The same just happened.
• Redesigned seat assembly sits above the sub-frame and it seems like it doesn't affect the riding posture. Anyways... Pillion's seat height have been decreased and improves the practicality of the motorbike slightly I'd say. Because, previous gen of the S variant had a even more practical seat and even a family man doesn't hesitate to keep it as a choice.
• Pillion's seat height still looks somewhat taller and that's why I prefer the previous gen of the S variant. Other than that, everything inside out stays same as third generation model.
• The only advantage here is the affordability where it costs less than that of the base variant of the 4th gen. I've mentioned in the previous post that there's some more people left out there including me who loves the design of the third gen. Now its happy to see that the same design reappeared.
• Engine used here is the same 155cc, LC, 4V, SOHC, VVA motor churning out 18.6PS & 14.1Nm at 10,000 & 8,500rpm. Power source is paired to a 6 speed transmission system with the slipper clutch assist. Surely we have to appreciate the manufacturer for not compromising any of the above mentioned parameters.
• It misses out all those electronics such as quickshifter, traction control, revised instrument console with connectivity feature and USD forks. This makes the machine a affordable one.
• We can expect this machine to perform well in the 150cc segment and surely it'll become a list member for those who're looking for a affordable entry level sports machine in our country.
• The overall design elements of the motorbike is similar to that of the third gen R15. The only difference here is the presence of uni-body seat instead of that split type raised seat. Few weeks before itself we've speculated that the coming S variant will incorporate the existing third gen's design. The same just happened.
• Redesigned seat assembly sits above the sub-frame and it seems like it doesn't affect the riding posture. Anyways... Pillion's seat height have been decreased and improves the practicality of the motorbike slightly I'd say. Because, previous gen of the S variant had a even more practical seat and even a family man doesn't hesitate to keep it as a choice.
• Pillion's seat height still looks somewhat taller and that's why I prefer the previous gen of the S variant. Other than that, everything inside out stays same as third generation model.
• The only advantage here is the affordability where it costs less than that of the base variant of the 4th gen. I've mentioned in the previous post that there's some more people left out there including me who loves the design of the third gen. Now its happy to see that the same design reappeared.
• Engine used here is the same 155cc, LC, 4V, SOHC, VVA motor churning out 18.6PS & 14.1Nm at 10,000 & 8,500rpm. Power source is paired to a 6 speed transmission system with the slipper clutch assist. Surely we have to appreciate the manufacturer for not compromising any of the above mentioned parameters.
• It misses out all those electronics such as quickshifter, traction control, revised instrument console with connectivity feature and USD forks. This makes the machine a affordable one.
• We can expect this machine to perform well in the 150cc segment and surely it'll become a list member for those who're looking for a affordable entry level sports machine in our country.
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