Monday, March 24, 2008

My Next Bike YZF R15 -- No compromise Bike





Thanks for Bangalore wheels for such a wonderful video :)

In 2007 i was very much tempted to get myself a new bike, and came across the Yam's Gladiator which was displayed in 2006 Auto Expo and feel in love with the styling of the bike(was a bit fool than) and thought of waiting for it, and all went in vain and got my self a Shogun as 2-Strokes was always in my mind.
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And CBZ Xtreme was launched, took a test ride and almost booked it as it was good in my dept, be it the handling or acceleration and yes the name CBZ. But for some reason my mind and heart didnt go in rhythm. i was happy with shogun so decided why go for same specification bike so dropped it.

The accident kept me out of action and 2007 almost ended and the speculation of Auto Expo started so decided to wait for it, Yamaha finally used there brain this time after 6 years after their 2-stroke era ended, there last performance bike was RX Z and no need to mention about it, it was priced 65k in 2003 i hope.

Jan 9 2008: Say the pics of R15 and FZ in XBHP and was very much intersted in FZ but after hearing the R15 performance figures claimed by Yamaha my wait for bikes ended.

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Drawing on 10 years of YZF series development with a new fuel-injected engine and Deltabox frame The new YZF R15 invites you to “enjoy riding”

Engine

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Displacement 149 .8cc
Bore x Stroke 57×58.7mm
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Maximum power 17PS / 8,500rpm
Maximum torque 15 N.m / 7,500rpm
Starting system Electric Start
Lubrication wet sump
Engine oil capacity 1.0 liters
Fuel tank capacity 12 liters
Fuel supply system Electronic fuel injection
Ignition system T.C.I
Primary / Secondary reduction ratio 3.042 / 3.000
Clutch type Constant-mesh wet multi-plate
Transmission type Return type 6-speed
Gear ratios 1st=2.833, 2nd=1.875, 3rd:=1.364,
4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84

Chassis

Frame type Deltabox Frame
Caster / Trail 26° / 100mm
Tire size (Front / Rear) 80/90-17 / 100/80-17
Brake type (Front / Rear) Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension type (Front / Rear) Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Headlight 12V35W / 35W+35W

dimensions

Overall length x width x height 1,995mm x 670mm x 1,070mm
Seat height 790mm
Wheelbase 1,290mm
Minimum ground clearance 160mm
Dry weight / Curb weight 120kg / 131kg




who doesnt love this

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Bike will be launched in June for sure and Yamaha guys are very clear this time and mentioned this is a pure performance bike so (no)mileage guys excuse us and this remembers me of RD350 amd RX - Z and RX 100 the very best performance bikes ever produced by Yamaha in India.

The bike will be priced around 90k and its worth every penny..

Yamaha Rules again.

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1 comment:

Manoj Prabakhar said...

Hey man thats a good speculating article ;)....liked all the pics posted man!.....would like to have a full resolution picture of the pic that says Art of engineering.....loved that pic!....If possible mail it to me @ manojssn@gmail.com