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

highwayblaze · 15th April 2008, 02:24

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Originally Posted by vamsi350

18.5 BHP....its confirmed

Confirmed by whom? You got the source?

Nitin · 15th April 2008, 03:16

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Originally Posted by kousik

I went to Yamaha Showroom in CMH Road (Bangalore) today. The salesperson said they are taking bookings already. They don't even have any spec sheet or brochure. He lifted the Bike magazine and showed me: "this is how the bike is going to be, and we'll deliver in July". I said, without looking into the spec sheet, you can't keep my 10 grands just like that. I left my phone number, and they promised to call me back when a brochure arrives.
Kousik

Thats a good move. I can't comprehend booking a bike without looking at the version that will be made available.Anyways,each person has a different outlook. I'd love to see the bike in its true form,and then make a move.
18.5bhp? quite healthy,I'd say.

srisha · 15th April 2008, 18:18

Spotted a R15 last saturday in Jayanagar 9th block, Bangalore. There were 10 in all, 5 black and 5 blue ones. All UP registered. As far as the specs go, my understaning is they are 150 cc with 22 BHP, 6 gears and mono shocks with front disc brakes only.

Here is a pic of the same, and will probably upload the video in some time.

prince_pervez · 15th April 2008, 19:20

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Originally Posted by srisha

Spotted a R15 last saturday in Jayanagar 9th block, Bangalore. There were 10 in all, 5 black and 5 blue ones. All UP registered. As far as the specs go, my understaning is they are 150 cc with 22 BHP, 6 gears and mono shocks with front disc brakes only.

Here is a pic of the same, and will probably upload the video in some time.

The rear tyre, it seems pretty puny to me.
Will have to wait for the Video or the bike in real.

Nitin · 15th April 2008, 19:54

Sweet! Finally we get to see the bike on the streets!

IronWolf · 15th April 2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by srisha

Spotted a R15 last saturday in Jayanagar 9th block, Bangalore. There were 10 in all, 5 black and 5 blue ones. All UP registered. As far as the specs go, my understaning is they are 150 cc with 22 BHP, 6 gears and mono shocks with front disc brakes only.

Here is a pic of the same, and will probably upload the video in some time.

NOW I believe !!

Finally. did you find out the Actual price it will sell at?

gendarmee · 15th April 2008, 21:12

If its really 22bhp, & seating is full fledged sporty, I'm buying it.

raghuram.cg · 15th April 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by srisha

Spotted a R15 last saturday in Jayanagar 9th block, Bangalore. There were 10 in all, 5 black and 5 blue ones. All UP registered. As far as the specs go, my understaning is they are 150 cc with 22 BHP, 6 gears and mono shocks with front disc brakes only.

Here is a pic of the same, and will probably upload the video in some time.

From the pic you have posted it looks like the Rear also has Disc Brake! where did you get these specs from?

IronWolf · 15th April 2008, 23:54

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Originally Posted by raghuram.cg

From the pic you have posted it looks like the Rear also has Disc Brake! where did you get these specs from?

Even after straining and looking I could not see any part of the disc brake.

IMO - Looks like this bike is gonna cost atleast 90k on road.

Nitin · 15th April 2008, 23:59

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

IMO - Looks like this bike is gonna cost atleast 90k on road.

boy..thats pricey! Almost like how the Eliminator entered the market,and had a dull start with its sales.

mail4ajo · 16th April 2008, 00:22

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

Even after straining and looking I could not see any part of the disc brake.

IMO - Looks like this bike is gonna cost atleast 90k on road.

There is a promo video doing the rounds on the net. The video confirms that the bike has dual disc brakes. No mention of the bhp. Maybe they dont want others to come out with a higher capacity bike before their launch. Looks good.

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Originally Posted by Nitin

boy..thats pricey! Almost like how the Eliminator entered the market,and had a dull start with its sales.

I think times have changed and the market is ready for an expensive bike as this. Lets hope so.

IronWolf · 16th April 2008, 00:43

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

There is a promo video doing the rounds on the net. The video confirms that the bike has dual disc brakes. No mention of the bhp. Maybe they dont want others to come out with a higher capacity bike before their launch. Looks good.

Link to the video please?

Nitin · 16th April 2008, 00:51

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

I think times have changed and the market is ready for an expensive bike as this. Lets hope so.

Quite true,Ajo. 10 years ago,it was a totally different story.
Is there a formal date quoted,as to when the bike will be available in the showrooms?

bblost · 16th April 2008, 13:59

The red blocks where I think I see a part of the disc brake and the hydraulic hose.

Proxima · 16th April 2008, 14:23

That looke like a disc to me.

But what is a hydraulic hose? Havent seen of heard of it till date.

15th April 2008, 18:18	#228
srisha BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 3 Times	Spotted a R15 last saturday in Jayanagar 9th block, Bangalore. There were 10 in all, 5 black and 5 blue ones. All UP registered. As far as the specs go, my understaning is they are 150 cc with 22 BHP, 6 gears and mono shocks with front disc brakes only. Here is a pic of the same, and will probably upload the video in some time. Attached Thumbnails
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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Sweet! Finally we get to see the bike on the streets!
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gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	If its really 22bhp, & seating is full fledged sporty, I'm buying it.
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bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,354 Times View My Garage	The red blocks where I think I see a part of the disc brake and the hydraulic hose. Attached Thumbnails
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16th April 2008, 14:23	#240
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	That looke like a disc to me. But what is a hydraulic hose? Havent seen of heard of it till date.
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