R15 Ownership Experience

mobike008 · 15th July 2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Proxima

At what RPM does it do 100 KPMH? (in the 6th gear) Also, what is the max RPM that can be achieved?

R15 redlines at 10,500 RPM and tops out at 12,000 rpm

Veelubai · 16th July 2008, 15:58

Thanks for the compliments everyone.Will post better pics soon.

Wichu - The bike has done only 750kms now as I joined my collage and have not taken the bike with me.

Aagoswami - The bike is awesome in its own ways. Will give a detailed comparitive report soon. But guys let me tell you , The bike handles a LOT better than any other bike but its not that powerful, just the 220 standard but the bike is not just about power, its something more!Top speed I acheived as of now is 125[with pillion], hope to do more.

Will be doing the 1st service this weekend. Someone advice me on which oil to use,Iam planning to replace with Mobil 1 5W 50 fully synthetic oil.

Technocrat · 16th July 2008, 16:13

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The bike handles a LOT better than any other bike but its not that powerful, just the 220 standard

err you mean its as powerful as the P220?

Veelubai · 16th July 2008, 16:23

yeah! Its as powerful , thats what I felt but the initial reposiveness in the 220 is a lot better I felt.

Technocrat · 16th July 2008, 16:36

hmm Thats an interesting piece of info. I haven't ridden the R15 but somehow I feel its not as powerful as the P220, it may be faster but certainly not quicker than the P220

Proxima · 16th July 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

faster but certainly not quicker

Techno, what does that mean?

Technocrat · 16th July 2008, 16:58

Am glad you asked as not many differentiate between the two.

Faster refers to top speed & I believe the top speed claimed for the R15 is more than that of P220. Quicker refers to acceleration & pickup.

PhrozenFire · 16th July 2008, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Am glad you asked as not many differentiate between the two.

Faster refers to top speed & I believe the top speed claimed for the R15 is more than that of P220. Quicker refers to acceleration & pickup.

What we say usually is 'quick acceleration times' and 'the R1 is faster than the Gixxer'. Hehe, kya karoon I'm a Yam fan!

extreme_torque · 16th July 2008, 18:24

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Originally Posted by ashrafaliek

guys thanks for the wishes & cheering, sorry could not post the pics earlier & what iam posting rt now are pics taken in a hurry, shall be posting the detailed pics in the next few days, expecting your suggestions for the bike

(pl do not curse me if i have spoilt it

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Sorry Dude. I dont like it even one bit... the bike's good as it is. Too much stickering and I liked the black alloys.

balenopower · 16th July 2008, 20:33

The R15 in its element....

jkdas · 16th July 2008, 20:46

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Originally Posted by balenopower

The R15 in its element....

Nice shot. And nice suit.

VJ_MAVRICK · 16th July 2008, 21:19

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Originally Posted by balenopower

The R15 in its element....

Now that looks classy and certainly in its element.

wischvuanaudh · 16th July 2008, 21:40

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Yeah its that kinda sound.. But whats relays gettin unplugged??!

I dont really know karthik

. Even at times you get to hear it from your car after turning it off.

sajid33 · 17th July 2008, 00:04

Guys ! need your suggestions on the following :-

I want to fit an anti theft security system on my bike and change the factory fitted horn as R15 comes fitted with a single weak horn , but when i talked to the yamaha guys , they told me that if i install any third party product on my bike the warranty would be void , he said that soon yamaha would declare some third party products as authorized parts , and i have to wait till this happens.

, can i get any help on this ?

another question is , is any R15 owner thinking about broader tires for R15 ? please let me know if there is any positive answer for me .

avi.k · 17th July 2008, 01:10

Hey tumbler,
Am planning for an R15 that's why, was Just Curious on the R15 if you have ever ridden an Enfield.
If yes, which one has the better feel and what are the differences you felt???
I know they are totally different but still...

16th July 2008, 15:58	#167
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Thanks for the compliments everyone.Will post better pics soon. Wichu - The bike has done only 750kms now as I joined my collage and have not taken the bike with me. Aagoswami - The bike is awesome in its own ways. Will give a detailed comparitive report soon. But guys let me tell you , The bike handles a LOT better than any other bike but its not that powerful, just the 220 standard but the bike is not just about power, its something more!Top speed I acheived as of now is 125[with pillion], hope to do more. Will be doing the 1st service this weekend. Someone advice me on which oil to use,Iam planning to replace with Mobil 1 5W 50 fully synthetic oil.
	() Thanks

16th July 2008, 16:23	#169
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	yeah! Its as powerful , thats what I felt but the initial reposiveness in the 220 is a lot better I felt.
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16th July 2008, 16:36	#170
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,701 Times	hmm Thats an interesting piece of info. I haven't ridden the R15 but somehow I feel its not as powerful as the P220, it may be faster but certainly not quicker than the P220
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16th July 2008, 16:58	#172
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,701 Times	Am glad you asked as not many differentiate between the two. Faster refers to top speed & I believe the top speed claimed for the R15 is more than that of P220. Quicker refers to acceleration & pickup.
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16th July 2008, 20:33	#175
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 957 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	The R15 in its element.... Attached Thumbnails
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17th July 2008, 00:04	#179
sajid33 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: muzaffar nagar (u.p.) Posts: 154 Thanked: 72 Times	need help ! Guys ! need your suggestions on the following :- I want to fit an anti theft security system on my bike and change the factory fitted horn as R15 comes fitted with a single weak horn , but when i talked to the yamaha guys , they told me that if i install any third party product on my bike the warranty would be void , he said that soon yamaha would declare some third party products as authorized parts , and i have to wait till this happens. , can i get any help on this ? another question is , is any R15 owner thinking about broader tires for R15 ? please let me know if there is any positive answer for me .
	() Thanks

17th July 2008, 01:10	#180
avi.k BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey tumbler, Am planning for an R15 that's why, was Just Curious on the R15 if you have ever ridden an Enfield. If yes, which one has the better feel and what are the differences you felt??? I know they are totally different but still...
	() Thanks