Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Hi, After searching many shops including 3 MRF exclusive dealers, I still find no front tyre for my R15 ver 1.0. Only solace is I was able to find the rear MRF tyre of original specs after some effort. All I find from MRF shops is a 90/80-17 which I suppose is the tyre for R-15 Ver 2.0. Did any one fit this for the Ver 1.0.Dealers seem to suggest Michelin pilot sporty 90/90 which I seem to be not happy, Because I dont want to deviate from the original R15 feel.

Who are to be blamed: Yamaha or MRF, that we don't get tyres designed for a specific bike after 6-8 years.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Hi Felicity. The only way you can get sticky compound original tires, is by looking in shops across the country who might have some stock.

The new R15S uses the same tires as the V2, and the V1 rims are too narrow to accommodate these tires (they will balloon up if installed non thinner rims). So the other option is to change the rims, swingarm to the V2 spec to accommodate the fatter V2 tires.

R15S has an identical subframe, so the seat is quite similar to V1, although I find it a teensy bit wider. That might be because of the seat foam.

Hi Mike. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT go for the Michelin Pilot sporty. I was using the same tire until I found the stock tires, and the michelins are horrible. The first 1k kms will still seem okay, but beyond that they have maybe 1/20th the grip of the stock MRF tires, and riding in wet conditions is a true test of skill.

I believe us consumers are to be blamed as well, as the demand for the R15's tires to be bigger and fatter was one common customer complaint. So once the V2 came out, slowly the demand for the original slim but super sticky rubber dropped off.

I dunno if you remember, majority of people bought the V1, but were unhappy with the 'looks' and immediately fit fatter tires. So sales of the stock V1 rubber must have been already low. Now that the tires are gone, very few realize what a miracle they were.

The only way we can get similar sticky rubber now is to change rims and use the new V2/R15S tires. They are sticky no doubt, but will definitely trail down the performance (the V2 uses a bigger rear sprocket, I believe).


@ All- any leads from Yamaha or MRF directly? Had anyone e-mailed them? I would really love it if the original tires can be continued in small quantities (hoping against hope).

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

I got 2014 stock and lapped it up

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Completely agree with you.. It is the show off junkies who kept crying about thin tyres and asked for fatter tyres. That's the reason the demand was very low for stock tyres and eventually MRF stopped it. And also agree with you on Michelin tyres grip. They jus don't grip well. And the threads wear out very quickly. They don't last long, and not worthy of the price you pay for it. Better change the rims and go for the R15s tyres. They grip pretty well. But you don't get the performance of the original V1. That's the compromise you have to make and live with.

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Yes!! exactly my thoughts,the wannabes and posers are what made the super sticky slimmer tires to disappear.I wonder if we drop a large number of mails to yamaha and MRF they could reproduce this tyres.Again this is a tall order to hope and ask for,but giving a try won't hurt though.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

I don't think the production has stopped. Just the quantity is low

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

If you get hold of any V1 tires let me know.My tires are dead beat now,need to change asap but no luck with local dealers in bangalore.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

I am in Hyderabad. If you are coming here I can arrange

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

What about replacing the rear with 120/80/17 from Michelin pilot sporty line up? Any experience with this?

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Do not go for Michellin. I had put Michellin at the rear and fell 3 times last year due to skidding. It worn out pretty quickly. I enquired with the dealer and he admitted that he has been receiving a lot of complaints about Michellin in the last one year. Go for a pirelli. I guess the size is not available. But still, better than Michellin.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Hi guys,
I resigned my pursuit for the original stock tyres. While I did manage to get the rear tyre, I have replaced my front with MRF 90/80-17, This seems to be the tyre for version 2.0. As per the initial impressions: I am feeling the front to be little heavy, may be because of the new rubber. Also it feels a little flat compared to the earlier tyre. bending or flicking seems to require a little more effort. Lets hope things settle down.
In between the reply mail from Yamaha regarding tyres seems to be automated, which is poor.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

I am really sorry Mr NAAG, I searched a lot for the different brands but I was not able to move my bike anymore as the threads were clearly visible. And sadly ended up with Michelin sport again that too with 120/80/17.. But the real problem I see is that even after aligning the wheel and chain correctly, I couldn't get the tyre to the center.. It has only half a centimeter distance in the right side of swing arm. What is this? Can anyone help please.. I checked everything..

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15

Hi mates,

My query is does aftermarket exhaust void the warranty of the bike? I have just bought a R15 v2 (my second one). Some people say it does and some say it doesn't. I am really confused.

Re: Yamaha YZF-R15


If the bike is under warranty, any changes made apart from stock ones will void the warranty at that very moment.

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Why not go for the kit provided by Yamaha itself. it will be around 20k but it will be solid and compact and will be fitted by Yamaha itself.