Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 launched in India at Rs 1.57 lakh

The highlighting feature of the Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 is the single-piece seat.

Yamaha has launched the YZF-R15S V3.0 in India at Rs 1,57,600 (ex-showroom). The new motorcycle is available only in the Racing Blue colour.

The highlighting feature of the Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 is the single-piece seat. The company says that it has introduced this model based on customer demand. Apart from the 'unibody seat', the rest of the features remain similar to those of the regular R15 V3.0.

The Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 is powered by a familiar 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that makes 18.3 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and also features Yamaha's VVA technology.

Some of the other features of the Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 include a fully digital instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS, aluminium swingarm, LED headlamps, side stand engine cut-off and an assist and slipper clutch.

The R15S V3.0 is on sale alongside the Yamaha R15 V4, which has recently received a price hike.