First Impression: Yamaha R15 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

MG · 09-22-2008, 12:54 PM

First Impression in June 2008
Text: Mg_biker
Photos: Sunny

I already had the first glimpse of R-1-5 back in the month of January during Auto Expo 2008.But I never had the opportunity that time to look into the smaller details of the bike. Its only after Ayush (One of the first customers of R-1-5 in Delhi) had given us the opportunity for a photo shoot that I came so close to the bike.

Looks: I already had an initial impression of the bike as I had seen it sometimes back. My first reaction remained unchanged this time round also. When Yamaha had thought so much about the bike and this is the most important launch for them in years why they have compromised with the final looks?.The bike looks a bit disproportionate. I’m not only talking about the rear but the complete bike as a package. The perfect lines which starts from the front seems to get lost somewhere in the middle. In an effort to keep a balance between Supersport and the normal Indian buyer they compromised with the overall looks. When the FZ is coming out in near future Yamaha should have gone all out with this product. That said the bike looks absolutely superb from front or when the bike approaches towards you.
Switchgear quality is average and I would have loved to see better switchgear for a product which costs 1lakh.The rear view mirrors are pretty well built and are very useful. Light looks good but need to check their usability in night.

The console is neatly done and looks imposing. The panel looks nice from a distance but a closer look at some of the points gives you the feeling that the job could have been better.

Riding Position and Stance: I rode the bike for 5 minutes in a very bumpy surrounding. The riding position is sportier than a P220 and P200 but less sporty than Apache RTR. All concerns about tall riders facing problem can now rest as I found the seating perfect for me. For record I’m 5’11”.
Power Delivery: I easily felt there is very little power at lower R.P.M which is like any other Supersport so no complaints on that front. But it will be interesting to see how the bike fares in stop-go traffic as most of the buyers will use the bike for daily commute.

Right now I won’t comment on any other important aspects of the bike and I’m looking forward to have a proper test ride of the bike so as to have a complete idea about the bike.

So did this bike set my pulse racing and and its worthy of saying “WOW” as Yamaha promised us on the R1 launch. I would say no and will give it a 3/5 for looks and first impression. I though always judges a bike through its performance so I would reserve my final verdict.And yes I’m looking forward to FZ16.

gr8shine · 09-22-2008, 05:58 PM

The new colour candy red or what ever red it is.....it looks gud......

torque_ankur · 09-22-2008, 06:10 PM

The bike has everything Technology, looks, Performance though low end can be bit more.
Also i would like to know from R15 owners about the quality of After sales Service provided by the Yamaha.

the_pulsator · 09-22-2008, 06:13 PM

Cool pics Sunnybhai!!

harsh_h3 · 09-23-2008, 10:21 AM

Hello everyone..specially xbhp welcome back..anyways check out this red yzf r15..its so cool..i am planning to buy it next mont so plz tell me which colour is the best one..because i am plannng to buy the red one..Thanks..!!

harsh_h3 · 09-23-2008, 10:25 AM

Check out some more pics

realredice · 09-23-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harsh_h3

Hello everyone..specially xbhp welcome back..anyways check out this red yzf r15..its so cool..i am planning to buy it next mont so plz tell me which colour is the best one..because i am plannng to buy the red one..Thanks..!!

Colour is a matter of personal choice my friend... and its better to buy the one which you like because there's nothing called the "best one"...

harshaguduru · 09-23-2008, 12:50 PM

i second that while i feel the my black r15 is the best i have met many ppl who simply love the blue
the red surprisingly has not received much appreciation probably beouse of the ugly matt black faring on it
harsha

harsh_h3 · 09-23-2008, 07:37 PM

@harshaguduru..even the black r15 has a matt finish..(side panels i.e fairing)

BUSA@TEAM-BHP · 09-23-2008, 10:03 PM

The images posted are awesome. Loved the way you have reviewed the R15 with emphasis on the looks.

Read review of the R15 here Yamaha R15 Test Ride Review | Indian Cars & Bikes

09-22-2008, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
MG Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maharashtra,India Posts: 5,507	First Impression: Yamaha R15 First Impression in June 2008 Text: Mg_biker Photos: Sunny I already had the first glimpse of R-1-5 back in the month of January during Auto Expo 2008.But I never had the opportunity that time to look into the smaller details of the bike. Its only after Ayush (One of the first customers of R-1-5 in Delhi) had given us the opportunity for a photo shoot that I came so close to the bike. Looks: I already had an initial impression of the bike as I had seen it sometimes back. My first reaction remained unchanged this time round also. When Yamaha had thought so much about the bike and this is the most important launch for them in years why they have compromised with the final looks?.The bike looks a bit disproportionate. I’m not only talking about the rear but the complete bike as a package. The perfect lines which starts from the front seems to get lost somewhere in the middle. In an effort to keep a balance between Supersport and the normal Indian buyer they compromised with the overall looks. When the FZ is coming out in near future Yamaha should have gone all out with this product. That said the bike looks absolutely superb from front or when the bike approaches towards you. Switchgear quality is average and I would have loved to see better switchgear for a product which costs 1lakh.The rear view mirrors are pretty well built and are very useful. Light looks good but need to check their usability in night. The console is neatly done and looks imposing. The panel looks nice from a distance but a closer look at some of the points gives you the feeling that the job could have been better. Riding Position and Stance: I rode the bike for 5 minutes in a very bumpy surrounding. The riding position is sportier than a P220 and P200 but less sporty than Apache RTR. All concerns about tall riders facing problem can now rest as I found the seating perfect for me. For record I’m 5’11”. Power Delivery: I easily felt there is very little power at lower R.P.M which is like any other Supersport so no complaints on that front. But it will be interesting to see how the bike fares in stop-go traffic as most of the buyers will use the bike for daily commute. Right now I won’t comment on any other important aspects of the bike and I’m looking forward to have a proper test ride of the bike so as to have a complete idea about the bike. So did this bike set my pulse racing and and its worthy of saying “WOW” as Yamaha promised us on the R1 launch. I would say no and will give it a 3/5 for looks and first impression. I though always judges a bike through its performance so I would reserve my final verdict.And yes I’m looking forward to FZ16.

09-22-2008, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
gr8shine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gurgaon,NCR , India. Posts: 57	The new colour candy red or what ever red it is.....it looks gud...... __________________ Turbo Charged

09-22-2008, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
torque_ankur :p Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 364	The bike has everything Technology, looks, Performance though low end can be bit more. Also i would like to know from R15 owners about the quality of After sales Service provided by the Yamaha. __________________ You Make Your Choices, And You Don't Look Back

09-23-2008, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
harsh_h3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indore Posts: 3	Blazing Red Yamaha YZF R15 pics Hello everyone..specially xbhp welcome back..anyways check out this red yzf r15..its so cool..i am planning to buy it next mont so plz tell me which colour is the best one..because i am plannng to buy the red one..Thanks..!! Attached Thumbnails

09-23-2008, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
harsh_h3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indore Posts: 3	Blazing Red Yamaha YZF R15 pics..more pics..!! Check out some more pics Attached Thumbnails Last edited by MG; 09-23-2008 at 11:01 AM. Reason: Please avoid taking images from other sites.

09-22-2008, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
the_pulsator Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anand, Gujarat Posts: 12	Cool pics Sunnybhai!!

09-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
harshaguduru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 342	i second that while i feel the my black r15 is the best i have met many ppl who simply love the blue the red surprisingly has not received much appreciation probably beouse of the ugly matt black faring on it harsha

09-23-2008, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
harsh_h3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indore Posts: 3	@harshaguduru..even the black r15 has a matt finish..(side panels i.e fairing)

09-23-2008, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
BUSA@TEAM-BHP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 32	The images posted are awesome. Loved the way you have reviewed the R15 with emphasis on the looks. Read review of the R15 here Yamaha R15 Test Ride Review \| Indian Cars & Bikes __________________ http://www.motorbeam.com/ - Love Cars & Bikes :)

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