Yamaha Pulls The Plug On YZF-R15 v2.0

  • Published August 20, 2018
  • Views : 28989
  • 1 min read

  • bookmark
Yamaha YZF-R15S likely to face the axe soon
Yamaha Pulls The Plug On YZF-R15 v2.

Yamaha and its dealers from Pune have confirmed that it has discontinued the YZF-R15 v2.0 after reports of it being pulled off the manufacturer’s website first emerged. However, the YZF-R15S, which is essentially a second-gen model with a single-piece seat, is still listed on the website. But we have a hunch that it too will be pulled off the lineup soon.

Yamaha Pulls The Plug On YZF-R15 v2.

The R15 v2.0 was launched way back in 2011. It featured a 149cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected motor which was good for 17PS of power and 15Nm of torque. The R15 v3.0, on the other hand, comes with an all-new 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor which produces 2.3PS more than the R15 v2.0 and R15S. Its torque output remains the same at 15Nm, though.

 Yamaha R15 v3.

The second-gen motorcycle’s successor, the YZF-R15 v3.0, has already created a strong fan base for itself. This is mainly due to the incremental updates it received over the second-gen model. Priced at a premium of Rs 8,000 over the now discontinued R15 v2.0 and Rs 12,000 over the R15S, the third-gen model gets a revamped design, a more advanced motor and additional features such as LED headlamps and an all-digital instrument cluster. Since its launch at the 2018 Auto Expo, the Indian two-wheeler market has gotten a lot more competitive. There are plenty of highly capable all-rounders from KTM, Bajaj and TVS at more affordable price points. So, can the R15 V3.0 manage to stay relevant? Find out here in our read our in-depth road test review.

 Yamaha R15 v3.

Get latest updates on
the automobile community
Login Now

The Yamaha R15 V3.0 is currently priced at Rs 1.27 lakh. It rivals the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 (non-ABS: Rs 1.26 lakh) and the KTM RC 200 (Rs 1.78 lakh, all prices, ex-showroom Delhi), respectively.

Yamaha R15S Video Review

Yamaha R15S
Yamaha R15S
Rs. 1.66 Lakh
View November Offers

See what our community has to say! NEW

India's largest automotive community

Explore Now
comminity image
×