Yamaha R1 and R 15 are two premium motorcycles manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company.
The Yamaha R1, one of the most popular performance oriented motorcycles in India, was introduced in 1998. The Yamaha R1 recently received some major changes and updates in terms of style, mechanics and features.
Powered by a 998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC 4-stroke engine producing a peak power of 182.1 hp at 12,500 rpm with peak torque of 115.5 Nm at 10,000 rpm, the Yamaha R1 is a super power bike. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The Yamaha R1 is the first bicycle to use a transverse plane crankshaft. The 6-speed gearbox has a slipper clutch. The bike can accelerate to 100 km / h in less than 3 seconds. The Yamaha R1 motorcycle has an 18L bracket fuel tank that offers a 1L fuel reserve capacity.
The Yamaha R1 uses a 310mm dual disc with radial-mount 6-piston forged brake calipers at the front and a 220mm single-piston caliper disc at the rear. The front tire is 120mm wide, while the rear tire is 190mm wide. The R1 comes with fully adjustable suspension and a 7-stage traction control system.
The Yamaha R1 is available in three colors: Matte Gray, Rapid Red and Team Yamaha Blue / White.
The Yamaha R1 returns a fuel economy of around 15 kmpl. The Yamaha R1 is available starting at Rs 15.60,183.
The competition comes from models like the Fireblade, ZX10R, GSX 1000R and the Superbikes of the Ducati range.
The Yamaha R15 is a performance-oriented entry-level bike from Yamaha that was introduced to the Indian market in 2008. The Yamaha R15 has a sporty style, which is derived from its older sister, the Yamaha R1.
Some of the features on the Yamaha R15 include deltabox frame, monocross suspension, aluminum swingarm, split seats, LED taillights, disc brakes, and alloy wheels.
The Yamaha R15 is available in Racing Blue, Grid Gold, Raring Red, and Invincible Black and gets a special edition in black and gold that was showcased at Auto Expo 2014.
The Yamaha R15 is powered by a liquid-cooled, 149.8cc fuel-injected single-cylinder engine that produces a maximum power of 17hp at 8,500rpm with a maximum torque of 15Nm at 7,500rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The Yamaha R15 motorcycle has a 12L capacity fuel tank with bracket that offers a reserve fuel capacity of 1.2L.
Returns a fuel economy of 42 kmpl. The Yamaha R15 comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,13,550.
This bike has to compete with other existing segments, namely the KTM Duke 200, Hero ZMR and CBR 150 R motorcycle models.