[What Bike]: Is thr R 15 worth it??? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

ankur44 · 07-21-2009, 07:42 PM

Hey guys as u knw the R 15 is out in new colours...lookin even more amazing...i wanna knw if the bike is worth spending the money???Is it a gud investment???Do u get back problems???can u carry a bag and ride the bike with no prob's cos its a 2 piece handlebar???Or is it better to buy a Fz or fazer save ur money and settle???I wanna buy yamaha and wanna think and invest...i'm a college going mba student....so pls help me investing my money in the best way..........

Aryan · 07-21-2009, 11:31 PM

Topic Approved.

riazmomin · 07-21-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ankur44

Hey guys as u knw the R 15 is out in new colours...lookin even more amazing...i wanna knw if the bike is worth spending the money???Is it a gud investment???Do u get back problems???can u carry a bag and ride the bike with no prob's cos its a 2 piece handlebar???Or is it better to buy a Fz or fazer save ur money and settle???I wanna buy yamaha and wanna think and invest...i'm a college going mba student....so pls help me investing my money in the best way..........

Untill one owns its and rides it extensivley then he can feel that R15 is worth its price. it bueatifull engine is the best part of it.

Check out the R15 threads...There are people who have been to Leh, Done non stop 700kms, using it as tourer bike...proved itself as a good tourer.

Its worth every penny.

varun_r15 · 07-21-2009, 11:38 PM

mate first decide your requirements like-
1)budget
2)mileage
3)power
4)uses (city or touring)
then decide the model accordingly
R15 and Fz/fazer both belongs to different segments..
both are value for money..

and if budget is not a prob then go for R15 blindly...

santoosh · 07-21-2009, 11:40 PM

What sort of usage ?

What sort of expectations do u have in mind?

What sort of a biker are u ?

Then we ll answer ur qns based on ur requirements.
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sam92 · 07-21-2009, 11:43 PM

the only problem i feel about R15 is the seating position ..
i am 6 so maybe its with me ..

but IT IS ONE OF THE BEST BIKES EVER MADE

nitrosatya · 07-21-2009, 11:44 PM

If you are hurt by crouched position and two piece handle bars, then don't go for it.
Fazer would be good for you.
There are many people who are dissatisfied with R15 only because they didn't knew how a sportsbike really feels like.

sam92 · 07-22-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrosatya

If you are hurt by crouched position and two piece handle bars, then don't go for it.
Fazer would be good for you.
There are many people who are dissatisfied with R15 only because they didn't knew how a sportsbike really feels like.

^ +1

and if you really feel if its worth or not ..check out this pic .. and compare the other bikes

http://www.*********/straightfrmthehe...0cc_engine.jpg

Wheel_Spin · 07-22-2009, 12:03 AM

If you are uncomfortable with the riding position i would say go for the FZ16. Otherwise even 6fters have no issues with the seating position. It will take some time getting used to though.

As for the bike being worth it. There hasn't been a single day where i have repented getting the bike. There's a silly grin on my face everytime i ride it. What more could a biker ask for?

vipin_s · 07-22-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ankur44

Hey guys as u knw the R 15 is out in new colours...lookin even more amazing...i wanna knw if the bike is worth spending the money???Is it a gud investment??? Do u get back problems??? can u carry a bag and ride the bike with no prob's cos its a 2 piece handlebar???Or is it better to buy a Fz or fazer save ur money and settle???I wanna buy yamaha and wanna think and invest...i'm a college going mba student....so pls help me investing my money in the best way..........

R15 is worth every paisa, there's no doubt about it. But matching the bike to your needs is different thing, the seating posture is quite different and not so comfortable on long hauls compared to FZ/Fazer. If you like naked FZ then go for it else go for the the most beautiful bike....FAZER !!

07-21-2009, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ankur44 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	Is thr R 15 worth it??? Hey guys as u knw the R 15 is out in new colours...lookin even more amazing...i wanna knw if the bike is worth spending the money???Is it a gud investment???Do u get back problems???can u carry a bag and ride the bike with no prob's cos its a 2 piece handlebar???Or is it better to buy a Fz or fazer save ur money and settle???I wanna buy yamaha and wanna think and invest...i'm a college going mba student....so pls help me investing my money in the best way..........

07-21-2009, 11:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

07-21-2009, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
varun_r15 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Charni road, Mumbai Posts: 678	mate first decide your requirements like- 1)budget 2)mileage 3)power 4)uses (city or touring) then decide the model accordingly R15 and Fz/fazer both belongs to different segments.. both are value for money.. and if budget is not a prob then go for R15 blindly... __________________ I even play with my Scale Models 2006- HONDA DIO 2007- BAJAJ PLATINA (sold) 2008- YAMAHA YZF R15 201*- HONDA SBK (some day :D)

07-21-2009, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
santoosh toure- r15 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 978	What sort of usage ? What sort of expectations do u have in mind? What sort of a biker are u ? Then we ll answer ur qns based on ur requirements. Santa ________ Web Shows Last edited by santoosh; 08-25-2011 at 06:39 AM.

07-21-2009, 11:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
sam92 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: padmaraonagar , secunderabad Posts: 1,915	the only problem i feel about R15 is the seating position .. i am 6 so maybe its with me .. but IT IS ONE OF THE BEST BIKES EVER MADE __________________ FACEBOOK HYDERABAD XBHP VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTMF0soJCI8 The fast became faster[RTR] and now is the FASTEST[220] !!

07-21-2009, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
nitrosatya Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,489	If you are hurt by crouched position and two piece handle bars, then don't go for it. Fazer would be good for you. There are many people who are dissatisfied with R15 only because they didn't knew how a sportsbike really feels like.

07-22-2009, 12:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wheel_Spin Life's a Race Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 278	If you are uncomfortable with the riding position i would say go for the FZ16. Otherwise even 6fters have no issues with the seating position. It will take some time getting used to though. As for the bike being worth it. There hasn't been a single day where i have repented getting the bike. There's a silly grin on my face everytime i ride it. What more could a biker ask for? __________________ Yamaha YZF R15 09' \| TVS Apache RTR160 08' \| Honda Dio 07'

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