Yamaha R15 V4 Roadtest Review .

 Yamaha R15 V4 Roadtest Review.

 

•  Pros =Has a peppy and refined machine, Sharp  running, Premium fit, and finish 
• Cons= Unpleasant passenger seat, LED headlight might provide improved distribution of light

 

 still, it’s the R15, If there’s any Yamaha motorcycle more popular than the RX100. The motorcycle has worked  prodigies for the manufacturer’s deals  figures ever since it was launched. And in a nod that recognised India as an important  request, Yamaha launched the R15 V4 in the country before anywhere differently in the world. 

 

 We've ridden the Yamaha R15 V4  preliminarily, albeit for a short period wherein we could n’t exploit the full  eventuality of the heavy updates it has  entered. So, we did this time, and then's what we came back with. 

 

•  Quality 

 

 

 One of the major  failings of the V3 was the quality of  factors. And we’re glad to see that Yamaha has worked on that aspect. Compared to the V3, the  figure quality of  factors on the R15 V4 has  bettered drastically. Indeed the panels on the R15 V4 fit flush with no gaps to be seen. And with wiring neatly  put away away, the cockpit looks clean and in a way,  decoration. In addition, the black plastics are of good quality too and the buttons on the switchgear look and feel  ultraexpensive as well. 

 Besides an overhaul to its  figure quality, Yamaha has also tastefullyre-designed the R15, drawing alleviation from the R1 and R7. Hence, it gets the aggressive- looking  frontal end that features binary LED DRLs with a projector headlamp in between. also, the  donation design has also been tweaked with  further crimps for better aerodynamics. Indeed the tail section is now sharper than  ahead, completing the R15’s new  icon . 

 

•  Comfort 

 Yamaha YZF R15 V4 Right Front Three Quarter 

 

On paper, the R15 V4 has a altitudinous seat height of 815 mm. still, with a narrow energy tank and a taper to the seat, it feels low  formerly seated and will make newer and shorter riders feel at home. Yamaha has also tweaked the bars, making them a  laddie wider and lower than  ahead. And with the footpegs placed advanced up, it does make for a married riding position. Although, as we  set up out, it did n't take  important of a while to get used to. 

 The  variations also include a well-  gentled seat, but one that could be a tight fit for larger  individualities. Indeed the pillion seat has little space to offer and with only the tail scoops to hold on to, it becomes uncomfortable on longer lifts. 

 

•  Performance 

 

The Yamaha R15’s pride and joy has always been its extremely responsive lattice and a  redoubtable 155cc machine that has been planted in several other two- wheelers from the Iwata- grounded manufacturer. Hence, the R15 V4’s  form is nearly the same. It continues with a Delabox frame with an machine that churns out 18.1 bhp and 14.2 Nm. Now, these  figures are different than on the V3; the power has gone down by 0.2 bhp while necklace is over by 0.1 Nm. But has it changed the way the R15 behaves? 

 Not really. The machine, with its VVA tech, has been tuned to give the stylish of both worlds. It might feel a  laddie dull up to 4500rpm, but as the tachometer pushes past that mark to 7000rpm and the VVA kicks in, the R15 V4 comes into its element with all  ordnance blazing. The motor happily revs to  12,500 rpm hitting a top speed of around 146kmph. It does take a while to get there, but the performance it offers is  harmonious. 

 

 And as dégagé as it is, the R15’s machine is also  compliant. The motorcycle is unexpectedly composed indeed while trodding as low as 35kmph in sixth gear. Speaking of which, the R15 V4’s transmission is adulation smooth  each through the six gears. Cons Unpleasant passenger seat, LED headlight might provide improved distribution of light still, not everything is pristine about the motor. It still has  climate that creep in on the pegs and bar. Although minor at first, the vibes come much more prominent  near to the redline. 

 Now, everything about the R15 V4 has been  concentrated on being dégagé- including the  suspense. While it's set up to be on the stiffer side, it unexpectedly does n't feel jarring over bumps. Indeed its  running is as sharp as ever. The R15 V4 tips in  nearly  incontinently and has ample controlling  concurrence to offer if the rider is willing to exploit it. 

 

 This also translates to intuitive  running in the  megacity. It's quick and  nimble through business and the punchy motor only makes  effects more. What I was also impressed with were the  thickets. Not only did they offer solid bite and stopping power, but there were also no signs of fade indeed after  expansive use through the ghats and  megacity. 

 

 Technology 

 Yamaha has taken a step ahead and introduced the R15 V4 featuring some industry-first technology. On offer is a traction control system as standard and a quickshifter as an  voluntary accessory( standard on the R15 M). also there also is a Bluetooth- enabled TV screen that can be paired to a smartphone using the Yamaha Motorcycle Connect app. 

 

 The display can  also  give call, SMS, and dispatch  cautions as well as phone battery  situations. Adding to that, the TV unit also has a ‘ Track’ mode to complete the package. And incipiently, there's the full- LED headlamp setup with LED DRLs and an LED projector that has a good  gamble of light but  veritably little spread.

• Fuel Efficiency

 On our test route, the Yamaha R15 V4 returned an  emotional energy  effectiveness figure of 51.4 kmpl; a result of the VVA tech and  compliant nature of its machine. So, with an 11- litre energy tank, the R15 can travel for roughly 550kms on a single full tank. 

 

•  Verdict 

 With every new  replication, Yamaha has made the R15 superior and the V4 is no different. It currently possesses significantly improved quality and a design to strive for.. And for  formerly, the R15 gets all the features that the  transnational- spec model comes fitted with. Yes, with a starting price of Rs 1.72 lakh, it's more  precious than its  precursor, but with the updates it receives, the R15 now feels complete as a  megacity motorcycle and a  freshman’s track tool. also, it also seems like a much better package against the KTM RC 125 that's  premium at Rs 1.82 lakh, has  lower power, and misses out on features that the R15 comes with.