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**ak916** · 11-01-2011, 12:34 AM

This is what we should call an upgrade. Remember, they are not trying to create a new segment of bikes vis-a-vis a 200 or 250 CC Yamaha in India. They tried to upgrade the existing segment and power or CC bump was illogical since it was at the cost of exiting the current 150 CC segment, and I hope they never exit this segment(150 CC), regardless of if they bring a I4 250 sometime in the future.

Whatever Yamaha have done with the V2 is commendable. They listened to the customer and delivered and were "dead-on-balls" accurate this time and there should be no two opinions on this.

Some people though, do not want to be pleased.

**rkakkar** · 11-01-2011, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by ak916 View Post

This is what we should call an upgrade. Remember, they are not trying to create a new segment of bikes vis-a-vis a 200 or 250 CC Yamaha in India.

Whatever Yamaha have done with the V2 is commendable. They listened to the customer and delivered and were "dead-on-balls" accurate this time and there should be no two opinions on this.

+1

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**Daytona** · 11-01-2011, 02:43 AM

Given the upgrades, price and riding experience this is a must buy... A True value for money for bikers, awaiting for more series of Yamaha Racing.

Specially I liked the pictures

*Go YR15V2 Go*

**Sunny** · 11-01-2011, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Is this what YMIS could upgrade in 3 years to charge additional Rs. 7000/;

Edit - Forgot to add...

It would have been 7000 extra anyways due to inflation, even with the older bike. This bike is a visual (and riding) delight and thats nothing of an achievement in itself for a market that has been plagued by ugly two wheelers since time immemorial.

**aargee** · 11-01-2011, 04:14 AM

My point was, they could've done something more better in addition to visuals, like HID for instance. Yes, the price could go high a little, but it would've been another crown & first of the kind in 150cc segment.

**pads** · 11-01-2011, 09:01 AM

lovely review and very good write-up..... though never was R15 fan but it seems to be better..... waiting to try my hands-on this new machine.....

**RanjithMN** · 11-01-2011, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

My point was, they could've done something more better in addition to visuals, like HID for instance. Yes, the price could go high a little, but it would've been another crown & first of the kind in 150cc segment.

HID would have been a bad idea.
HID requires a re-designed set of reflectors.it could have easily ended up costing an additional 2-3k!
To me,the only thing lacking in the upgrade is a slight bump in power.and i believe they have done enough to justify the additional 7k.
a re-designed fairing+tail section+swing arm+sprocket+and a re-mapped ECU.

**vishnus** · 11-01-2011, 12:18 PM

snaps are superb...a small request...u guys need to concentrate on words too

**ronthedon** · 11-01-2011, 02:23 PM

Pondering.. who is gonna JOELize this baby first???

**--HunK--** · 11-01-2011, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by ak916 View Post

This is what we should call an upgrade. Remember, they are not trying to create a new segment of bikes vis-a-vis a 200 or 250 CC Yamaha in India. They tried to upgrade the existing segment and power or CC bump was illogical since it was at the cost of exiting the current 150 CC segment, and I hope they never exit this segment(150 CC), regardless of if they bring a I4 250 sometime in the future.

Whatever Yamaha have done with the V2 is commendable. They listened to the customer and delivered and were "dead-on-balls" accurate this time and there should be no two opinions on this.

Some people though, do not want to be pleased.

yeah...+2

always admired yamaha for respecting Indian fans and pathetic Indian roads alongside that they have launched a pocket rocket with affordable tag. The new avatar looks darn nice and even closer to its elder sibling R1 in looks and feel. hats off to yamaha.

Well can anyone tell exactly the top end of R15 2.0?

**rohitoasis** · 11-01-2011, 10:30 PM

One thing holding me back from R15V2

The rear seat comfort could have been reviewed. For 35K higher if CBR is better for pillion, I would rate that as a better all rounder and a must buy.

Anyone care to comment on pillion comfort???

**vineeth10** · 11-01-2011, 10:35 PM

Great review... awesome pics (as always)....

**vineeth10** · 11-01-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

HID would have been a bad idea.
HID requires a re-designed set of reflectors.it could have easily ended up costing an additional 2-3k!
To me,the only thing lacking in the upgrade is a slight bump in power.and i believe they have done enough to justify the additional 7k.
a re-designed fairing+tail section+swing arm+sprocket+and a re-mapped ECU.

i totally agree with you ranjith.... but i seriously doubt abt the passenger seating comfort....
But anyway i already booked it.... \m/

**RanjithMN** · 11-02-2011, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by vineeth10 View Post

i totally agree with you ranjith.... but i seriously doubt abt the passenger seating comfort....
But anyway i already booked it.... \m/

Originally posted by rohitoasis View Post

The rear seat comfort could have been reviewed. For 35K higher if CBR is better for pillion, I would rate that as a better all rounder and a must buy.

Anyone care to comment on pillion comfort???

Pillion comfort isnt all that great.and i found the rear to be higher than it should be and a bit backwards.

**R15-2.0** · 11-02-2011, 02:34 AM

m feeling good as i am the happier owner of R15-2.0.GOOD to see my bike reviewed by xbhp.good reviewand awesome photography.sunny bhai mujhse bol dete meri bike le lete.m from delhi

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