Yamaha R15 V2 vs V3.0 Specification Comparison

19/02/2018

Since there was hardly any change from the V1 to V2, we have kept it brief and compared the Yamaha R15 V2 vs V3.0 to notify you of all the big changes

Yamaha is finally taking the performance market seriously as there has been endless request to the manufacturer to concentrate more on this part. We got the FZ25 and a slew of superbikes showcased at the Auto Expo 2018 are promising signs. The Japanese brand has now launched the much awaited with R15 V3.0 in the market. The V2. 0 was quite a popular machine till the very end of its production.

The R15 is a cult that the company started and showcased high revving supersport motorcycle to the masses. R15 has some serious changes this time, in the V3.0 that is. How is it on paper when compared to the outgoing version. We have the specs below for you to gauge. Till we test ride it, we will reserve our thoughts which will happen in the next few days. As of now, number geeks, feast yourself!

Specifications	Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0	Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0
Engine	VVA, 155 cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected SOHC engine	149 cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected SOHC engine
Maximum Power	19.3 PS at 10,000 rpm	17 PS at 8,500 rpm
Peak Torque	15 Nm at 8,500 rpm	15 Nm at 7,500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed with assist-slipper clutch	6-speed
Front Suspension	41 mm telescopic fork (NO USD)	33 mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Link-type monoshock	Link-type monoshock
Front Brake	282 mm disc	282 mm Disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc	250 mm disc
Kerb Weight	139 kg	136 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 litres	12 litres
Ground Clearance	170 mm	160 mm
Front Wheel	100x80x17	100x80x17
Rear Wheel	140x70x17	130x70x17
Price, ex-showroom, Delhi	Rs. 1,25,000	Rs. 1,18,838