[Mr. Nobody]

Originally Posted by Sheel

Thanks, but there is a genius by the name of Joel, who has made kits for various Motorcycles including R15's which are superior to Daytona. My location won't permit the same, else...

Check Abhay's thread, he too has gone for his kit

@Abhay - I have almost decided to switch, the only hurdle is my engine, its the Indonesian one & refinement levels are superior to the Indian made ones. No rattles despite the tacho hovering between 8-10K. This is one huge dilemma I am facing.

the bore kit and exhaust n ecu is just plug n play . surely any mechanic can put a new bore where you live

[Sheel]

Originally Posted by Cayman360

Hi Sheel, what kinda resale can you expect of a two year old R15?

I would be getting somewhere around 80K (not less) for a mint R15 with all Yamaha accessory. I was offered approx 90K few months back as he was admant to buy either my bike or buy a new one.

Originally Posted by abhayshanu

I have booked black but now I am confused between Red/White and Blue.
My ereason for black were -
1 - Least Common
2 - Least Noticeable.

All my Motorcycles have been black. The only concern being compromised viability at night and its a bit prone to get scratches & show up.

If I buy the V2, it shall either be red/white or black.

Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

the bore kit and exhaust n ecu is just plug n play . surely any mechanic can put a new bore where you live

They couldn't solve my steering cone set issue despite replacing whatever they wanted.

[Redface]

That's a great pricing for the bike.
Where in chennai can i get the glimpse of the V2?
What is the rough waiting period of this bike?
Iam 6ft, 90kg. Will this bike suit me ?
This won't be my everyday ride. Just for pure fun and passion of riding a yamaha sport bike.

[555@speed]

Just visited PVR Mulund today and saw the bike in person.

Attached picks ( sorry for the picture quality ) , I hope BB startes manufacturing good cameras too



PS : I am 5.10" and weigh 90 kgs p

[555@speed]

Some more picks !!!

Hope the bike dosn't look too small for me , maybe its time to start jogging again

[ak916]

Booked the bike. It was on display at Forum Mall, 3rd floor, Bangalore. Will take mine in Blue after an approx 45 day wait. The bike is Rs 1.08 L ex-sh and Rs1.27L OTR in BLR. The dealer however doesnt know the exact RTO charges since no bike has been registered yet but expects it to be around the above amount.

The bike looks great in flesh and if it performs as good as the older one, I think I will get my money's worth.

Question: Did any of the media houses or individuals do a proper road test of this bike? I cant find anything on the www.

I wanted to buy this in June but decided to wait for the rehashed version and I havent been disappointed. Hence booked it without a TD. Now only keeping my fingers crossed that performance hasnt gone down at all.. if it has got better then I promise not to complain

[Sheel]

Quite tempted to get the new R15 and the good folks at the showroom are keeping a black & red/white for me to pick up as the first customer. Monday is the day BTW.

[abhinav.s]

Originally Posted by Sheel

Quite tempted to get the new R15 and the good folks at the showroom are keeping a black & red/white for me to pick up as the first customer. Monday is the day BTW.

Oh wow! Congrats on the decision to pick up the new R15. So which color did you buy? Or is it a spur of the moment decision at the showroom?

Put up a ride report as soon as you lay your hands on it and also some good pics to go along with it!!

[hifisharu]

Congrats Sheel, Hope to see a detailed review soon

Happy corner carving with the new R15

[georgev]

Nice choice, hope you get the red/white. looking forward to the detailed pics and test report

[Sheel]

It might take a couple of more days folks as the guy who was supposed to get my bike hasn't turned up. Blamed it on earth-quake tremor & a bit of damage.

I am positive of going for one within a week. And yes, it might be a black bike again.

[abhinav.s]

Originally Posted by Sheel

I am positive of going for one within a week. And yes, it might be a black bike again.

Aw man! You have a fetish for black eh! Well anyways, do post lot of pics once you get the ride.

[Sheel]

Managed to grab a test-ride and the feeling is almost the same. I am on cross-roads now. Not that willing to trade in for the V2 as I would be losing approx 40K and if I invest another 30K, I would be getting a 250. Err, weird mathematics, but that is the way it is.

[abhayshanu]

Originally Posted by Sheel

Managed to grab a test-ride and the feeling is almost the same. I am on cross-roads now. Not that willing to trade in for the V2 as I would be losing approx 40K and if I invest another 30K, I would be getting a 250. Err, weird mathematics, but that is the way it is.

Just as I said earlier, 40k is a big amount just for the new looks when the performance and feel is more or less the same. I would suggest to convert your current bike to the new R15 or send it to joel for minor tweeks.

[Sheel]

That is too much of a botheration I believe. The only regret which I have is, I would have thought about the CBR a bit earlier.

Thanks Abhay Hope you get the new 15 soon.