Yamaha Motors has finally launched the new R15 motorcycle in India for a price of Rs 1.07 lakhs (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi). Christened as R15 Version 2.0, the new motorcycle from Yamaha is available for booking across all Yamaha outlets in India from today itself.

Yamaha fans in India have been waiting for this upgrade for quite some time now. As predicted, Yamaha has installed new cosmetics which make the new R15 much attractive than the outgoing variant. Along with cosmetic changes, Yamaha has also managed to upgrade handling and performance of their new R15 sportbike.

Technical specs of the new R15 Version 2.0 include, a single cylinder FI engine with a displacement capacity of 149.8 cc generating maximum power of 17 PS @ 8,500 rpm and maximum torque of 15 Nm @ 7,500 rpm.

Dimensions of the new R15 are 1970 mm X 670 mm X 1070 mm (L X W X H). To tackle the bumpy Indian roads, Yamaha has installed hydraulic damping telescopic suspensions on the front while the rear features monoshock coil spring suspension. As seen in the earlier variant, this one too has front and rear disc brakes.

Upgraded features of the New R15 are, new sportsbike like split seats, new front faring, black color coating on the engine, new black alloys, better aerodynamics, new black color exhaust, and new tire hugger for both front and rear wheels.