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Originally Posted by kkr2k2  the R15 put out 17ps, i doubt the power output would be more than 15ps.
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Oh... Damn!!! That would make this bike available in the 60-65-70K bracket (assuming safely that for 15ps or for that matter even 15bhp, Yamaha would axe the 4 Valves, 6 speed gearbox, the lighter frame, etc.) and would target all those Hunk, Extremes, RTRs, P180 or may be even P200 buyers. Which is something I definitely wouldn't want!
I hope that Yamaha equips it with enough armory to create a niche for itself (the styling is definitely in the right direction), just like what they intend doing with the R-1-Five, lest this may get lost in the crowd too.
Else, my wait will certainly go to drains and I may end with the RTR/RTR-fi which is certainly more focussed (on being sporty) bike!
Still, me thinks it's too early to guess on the specs. I think FZs specs will have a mighty influence by how the public (er... the targeted public) reacts to the R-1-Five.