Yamaha R15 get ready india! EDIT...now launched at 97K

[straight6]

Originally Posted by w 12

MSRP of 3499 dollars in the US for 2008 Ninja 250.

So a price tag of approximately 2 lakhs in India for a CKD/ SKD unit is a definite possibility.

Remember that the 250R is fuel injected in Europe. In the US its not, to keep the cost down.

[IronWolf]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

I switched over from Xbhp because every other month, there was news of another super new bike from Yamaha/honda/Suzuki, which never happened.

To be frank, I'll wait till the expo before expressing anything. These japanese giants promise loads and offer little!

I swear if either the R15 or the kawaker 250 dont make it.. I will personally keep nagging all you guys who said its true and possible.

Originally Posted by sabret00the

Hmm, that's good sense talking ....this bike is mostly aimed at 18-25 year olds....incase your're past 25 years better start saving for a more relaxed Ninja 250R

Oye, what is that supposed to mean? I am over 25 and I plan to buy the R15.

[Fountainheader]

I am not sure about the launch of the Ninja 250, but Yamaha R15 is definitely gonna be launched soon.

But again, the sample set of TBhp or even for that matter xBhp is too less for these companies to produce bikes for. In the end the manufacturers want to make money and the best way is to introduce more commuter bikes. We, Indians want all the SBKs in the world, but at the end of the day still crave for FE.

I have a 2.5 yr old P180. Was thinking of adding some mods and a fresh pair of tyres etc. But would also like to consider the R15. Given that I plan to buy my 1st car in the next 3 months, I am finding it tough to convince my GF that I need a new bike.

[zenx]

Ninja - definitely before Diwali. Maybe much before.

[wanderlustindia]

Originally Posted by zenx

Ninja - definitely before Diwali. Maybe much before.

Are you sure? What are the sources? Time to start saving up right away, I say!

[zenx]

Originally Posted by wanderlustindia

Are you sure? What are the sources? Time to start saving up right away, I say!

Reasonably sure. Sources : some good ones on some bikers fora. No word on prices, but my gut feel is it'll be pegged below 2 ex showroom.

[wanderlustindia]

Originally Posted by zenx

Reasonably sure. Sources : some good ones on some bikers fora. No word on prices, but my gut feel is it'll be pegged below 2 ex showroom.

Even if the Kwacker comes for 2L OTR, I am in for it. The service back-up will be with Bajaj for sure, unless Kawasaki thing otherwise and set shop on their own, the likelihood of which is fairly less.

[balenopower]

The current autocar issue has all the details of the new r15,It looks nice and compact,Theres a pic of the R1 and the R15 face to face and the former looks just like a smaller replica of its big engined brother.Im sure all are aware of the specs.Read a lot of reviews for the 08 250 kwacker and most of them were positive.But since most of the comparisons were with comet 250 which was actually a no contest.Lets hope for the best.

[wanderlustindia]

Originally Posted by balenopower

The current autocar issue has all the details of the new r15,It looks nice and compact,Theres a pic of the R1 and the R15 face to face and the former looks just like a smaller replica of its big engined brother.Im sure all are aware of the specs.Read a lot of reviews for the 08 250 kwacker and most of them were positive.But since most of the comparisons were with comet 250 which was actually a no contest.Lets hope for the best.

I would like to see it compared side by side to a CBR 250 RR. I owned a CBR 250 at one point and it was one helluva beast. I think the CBR 250 is a discontinued model now.

[IronWolf]

Originally Posted by zenx

Reasonably sure. Sources : some good ones on some bikers fora. No word on prices, but my gut feel is it'll be pegged below 2 ex showroom.

Your source is a forum? whats their source another forum?

Originally Posted by wanderlustindia

I would like to see it compared side by side to a CBR 250 RR. I owned a CBR 250 at one point and it was one helluva beast. I think the CBR 250 is a discontinued model now.

From what I know its still in production

[Fountainheader]

Ironwolf,
I guess the CBR 250 RR is no more in production.

[vabs78]

Yamaha Dealers from Bangalore are accepting bookings for the Yamaha YZF-R15.
Source:The Bike Chronicles of India: Yamaha Dealers in Bangalore are taking Bookings for the 150 cc YZF-R15 ..!! [Wallpaper]

[zenx]

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Your source is a forum? whats their source another forum?

Nopes, there are some very good people on that forum. Trust me on that is all I can say

[straight6]

Here's my friend with his Yamaha TZR in Spain. Believe it or not, that bike is just 50cc!! Makes me sad about living in India.

[Strider]

I've seen pics of the R15 and it seems like the bike has a 3" rear tyre! People who've seen it in flesh please confirm/deny this.