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Yamaha R15 V 2.0 Reviewed: xBhp's Ride Report

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  • #46
    Awesome Pics Sunny!
    R15 v2.0 in Red looks Jaw Dropping

    Which lens was used to click these pics???
    Was this the 70-200f2.8?

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    • #47
      Originally posted by jairaman12 View Post
      Seat cowl??As in the old one which was available is showrooms or do we have another one ..
      maybe an aftermarket one could be in the market soon
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      • #48
        Originally posted by Sunny View Post
        Have you tested one with a pillion? I wish they come out with a 250CC with the same looks, i will be the first one to buy it!
        No, I haven't tested it yet. No test drives available for V2 . Checked with 3-4 dealers and also at the Yamaha factory shop at Malad.

        However, I read few reviews about the pillion seat and also can make up with the picture with a pillion that you provided on the front page at the time of launch. The pillion felt really at the top. I have seen R1 in flesh and also there is one Ninza in our building. R15's rear seat is much higher than both of them.

        I too really wish they come up with a 200 or 250CC. But for me even 150cc is okay with the same design and a lowered pillion seat and they have my money..

        Cheers!!

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        • #49
          Originally posted by x-force View Post
          No, I haven't tested it yet. No test drives available for V2 . Checked with 3-4 dealers and also at the Yamaha factory shop at Malad.

          However, I read few reviews about the pillion seat and also can make up with the picture with a pillion that you provided on the front page at the time of launch. The pillion felt really at the top. I have seen R1 in flesh and also there is one Ninza in our building. R15's rear seat is much higher than both of them.

          I too really wish they come up with a 200 or 250CC. But for me even 150cc is okay with the same design and a lowered pillion seat and they have my money..

          Cheers!!
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          • #50
            Is there any pic of Old Fox Sir riding the V2.0? I would love to see how a big boned rider will look with machine as a unitary whole.
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            • #51
              Originally posted by jairaman12 View Post
              Seat cowl??As in the old one which was available is showrooms or do we have another one ..
              Same old one buddy-I had bought it initially but it cracked during my house shifting so thought of getting another one. It costs Rs. 2000 but free for me!
              Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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              • #52
                I already have the machine in black yet to start the photograph session !!
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                R15 Service Manual

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                • #53
                  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???

                  A friend of mine has got one V2.0 and believe me, when you sit behind the rider, you feel like there's no rider in front of you (you're so high that is) Also, under hard braking, one can easily slide off the seat and move forward causing unnecessary discomfort to both the rider and the pillion (I can a smile on every boy's face right now ). It's also not very soft. Plus there are no grab rails for holding on to at the rear.

                  This is strictly a rider's bike. I'd never advise anyone with a family to go for one. Plus, riding solo on a crotch rocket like this one is pure ecstasy
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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by aamirjamal View Post
                    A friend of mine has got one V2.0 and believe me, when you sit behind the rider, you feel like there's no rider in front of you (you're so high that is) Also, under hard braking, one can easily slide off the seat and move forward causing unnecessary discomfort to both the rider and the pillion (I can a smile on every boy's face right now ). It's also not very soft. Plus there are no grab rails for holding on to at the rear.

                    This is strictly a rider's bike. I'd never advise anyone with a family to go for one. Plus, riding solo on a crotch rocket like this one is pure ecstasy
                    That's why its recommended to be seated like this......hands on the tank
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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by aamirjamal View Post
                      A friend of mine has got one V2.0 and believe me, when you sit behind the rider, you feel like there's no rider in front of you (you're so high that is) Also, under hard braking, one can easily slide off the seat and move forward causing unnecessary discomfort to both the rider and the pillion (I can a smile on every boy's face right now ). It's also not very soft. Plus there are no grab rails for holding on to at the rear.

                      This is strictly a rider's bike. I'd never advise anyone with a family to go for one. Plus, riding solo on a crotch rocket like this one is pure ecstasy

                      now i can comment on the ride strongly because got a test ride from one of the xbhpians...

                      there's a gud change on the low end torque & i didn't don't revv the engine because the odo shows 900kms
                      i think its far better than old bike in the low end torque...
                      riding comfort is same as the old bike & upon the owners review...its gud even for females....i think getting on the rear seat is the only probs...

                      thanks a lot for vtoons for providing his bike
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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by vishnus View Post
                        now i can comment on the ride strongly because got a test ride from one of the xbhpians...

                        there's a gud change on the low end torque & i didn't don't revv the engine because the odo shows 900kms
                        i think its far better than old bike in the low end torque...
                        riding comfort is same as the old bike & upon the owners review...its gud even for females....i think getting on the rear seat is the only probs...

                        thanks a lot for vtoons for providing his bike
                        Did you try to ride as a pillion? If so, how is the pillion comfort and did you feel safe while riding pillion?
                        Last edited by x-force; 11-07-2011, 09:41 AM.

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                        • #57
                          great pics and reveiw...
                          R15 v2.0 is a well built and advanced tech supersport 150 for all the Ben Spies wanabe......
                          thumbs up from me ...........YES YAMAHA

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
                            That's why its recommended to be seated like this......hands on the tank
                            have you tried it? r15 tank is not that high!!



                            it is still more of a V-xion than a 'R'dna bike in design
                            Last edited by mid; 11-08-2011, 03:08 PM.
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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by mid View Post
                              have you tried it? r15 tank is not that high!!
                              it is still more of a V-xion than a 'R'dna bike in design
                              Yes it can be done, have taken a test ride and been pillion too of V2. I would suggest be pillion on the bike for few kms , in that case it would be much more helpful. You would be able to judge the seating position better.

                              P.S : I am in love with V2 but wont decrease the "cc" compared with the current one
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                              • #60
                                Pictures looking great!

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