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**yamaha_yzf_r15** · 04-07-2009, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by winzeee View Post

Does any one know how many KM does the R15 stock tyre last ???

Cheers W

i completed my 15,000kms i am sure they they will last till 20,000

and i drove my bike in a very rough conditions ,,the road to my collage is not so good

**Sarvajit** · 04-07-2009, 11:23 AM

@winzeee: 20K kms. is the expected life of a rear tyre. Front will be atleast double or even more depending on vehicle alignment&usage conditions.
I cannot comment on the life of the R15 tyre, since I have done only 6K kms on it. But for my earlier vehicles I got the rear tyre changed at 20K kms.&front was lasting well even after 40K kms.!

**Praful** · 04-07-2009, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by HydBiker View Post

Crossed 14K.

Exhaust note changes to a deeper sound as the engine opens up... generally hapens around 5-6K KMs.

Touring shows on the fairing... minor sounds from fairing creep in at certain RPM's. I guess it is mostly the bubble screen - when I put my hand on it most of the noise subsides.

There is a clutch bell noise that has become common in some R15's... Again nothing that alerts you but you'd know that this noise exists.

Performance.... no difference. Just rocks.

Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

Mine has done more than 11K kms...As KP said, there is slight change in exhaust note. Engine feels liek to roar all the times.

Performance wise, Nothing has changes so far. Engine has got bit more smoother than in initial run.

Tyres: There are lasting long than i expected. i though i may need to change them after 8000kms...

Brake Pads: They need a change now.

Originally posted by yamaha_yzf_r15 View Post

i did 15,000 kms ,,

bike performance dint change i am getting the same 45kmpl when driving at 3 or 4 rpm,,and its still reaching 130kmph speed with a pillion,, and the engine beacame bit rough in sound ,and the brake pads are gone (both front and back) some sound like garrrrrrrr is coming when i am applying them ,,,except for the brakes ,,the bike is doing well

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

@winzeee: 20K kms. is the expected life of a rear tyre. Front will be atleast double or even more depending on vehicle alignment&usage conditions.
I cannot comment on the life of the R15 tyre, since I have done only 6K kms on it. But for my earlier vehicles I got the rear tyre changed at 20K kms.&front was lasting well even after 40K kms.!

Thanks for the inputs guys!

Was basically keen on knowing if there has been any perceptible changes in performance past the 10K mark. Guess the higher precision engineering that has gone into this engine would mean that the engine characteristics will hardly change with age!

These tyres are supposed to be soft compound right? My Zapper Vyde is nearly finished after 9K kms of use!!!!

**rennycornelius** · 04-07-2009, 12:39 PM

thr was a picture of the R15's rear disc caliper in the "BIKE" mag......

whn i looked closely to it the caliper had 'NISSIN' written to it....

is yamaha providin the R15 with the GOD 'NISSIN' calipers???????

**DriftKingNT** · 04-07-2009, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post

thr was a picture of the R15's rear disc caliper in the "BIKE" mag......

whn i looked closely to it the caliper had 'NISSIN' written to it....

is yamaha providin the R15 with the GOD 'NISSIN' calipers???????

Yeah It comes with Nissin

**HydBiker** · 04-07-2009, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post

is yamaha providin the R15 with the GOD 'NISSIN' calipers???????

The whole kit at the rear is NISSIN - reservoir, calipers, pads (not sure of the disc itself).

However, the front set doesn't have any name written but I guess that is from Alco Brakes - same as the brake pad maker I have mentioned in post # 3319.

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

Thanks for the inputs guys!

Was basically keen on knowing if there has been any perceptible changes in performance past the 10K mark. Guess the higher precision engineering that has gone into this engine would mean that the engine characteristics will hardly change with age!

These tyres are supposed to be soft compound right? My Zapper Vyde is nearly finished after 9K kms of use!!!!

I have noticed a similar thing with Ravi Kiran's Zapper Vyde too. They are soft compound but dunno how they compare with the R15's soft compound tyres. But then, may be because you guys rip heavily on that torquey mill the tyre rolls extra bit and with a half worn tyre you guys won't get enough grip! Just my thoughts!!!

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

@winzeee: 20K kms. is the expected life of a rear tyre. Front will be atleast double or even more depending on vehicle alignment&usage conditions.
I cannot comment on the life of the R15 tyre, since I have done only 6K kms on it. But for my earlier vehicles I got the rear tyre changed at 20K kms.&front was lasting well even after 40K kms.!

Sarvajit, there is a difference between other regular tyres and those on the R15... R15's tyres are soft compound and tend to wear out quicker but provide fantastic grip while they last.

**Sarvajit** · 04-07-2009, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by HydBiker View Post

Sarvajit, there is a difference between other regular tyres and those on the R15... R15's tyres are soft compound and tend to wear out quicker but provide fantastic grip while they last.

I know that they are soft compound-thats why I said I cannot comment on the life of the tyres, since I have done only 6K kms on it. Also that MRF made 6 prototypes exclusively for R15, till the 7th one was finally accepted by Yamaha. I had raised a query earlier too, about the life of the tyre. It was a bit early then, since no one had crossed even the 10K mark. Now going by the replies, it seems that their life seems to be more than expected!

**Aparajith** · 04-07-2009, 01:42 PM

The tire wear could also be related to the vehicle's weight and the load it puts on the tires.

**darkknight** · 04-07-2009, 01:44 PM

[ Now going by the replies, it seems that their life seems to be more than expected!

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I completed 11k today.tyres still strong except for 1 puncture in rear tyre during the past 5 moths.
both brakes still ok except the front has worn down a little bit but still will go on for another 2k

**Sarvajit** · 04-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by darkknight View Post

I completed 11k today.tyres still strong except for 1 puncture in rear tyre during the past 5 moths.
both brakes still ok except the front has worn down a little bit but still will go on for another 2k

My bike's front brake pads are as good as new.

Back ones are worn out, but will last for another 2K kms. IMO. Reason being: I have got used to using the rear brake more, as my Fiero F2's front disc is scratched&the mech recommended me to use it as less as possible, since it is reaching disc plate replacement soon. So, the same riding style continued over to my R15 too. I hardly use the front brake&hence the uneven wear. But sadly, the rear disc pads cost twice as much as the front ones!

**neil.jericho** · 04-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Got a message from TM YAMAHAMO saying - Yamaha hosts Racing Ridetech Challenge on 19Apr @ Kari speedway Coimbatore. Experience Circuit & Drag Racing & Win Exciting prizes. For details, contact your dealer.

Anybody going from Bangalore ?

**Sarvajit** · 04-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by neil.jericho View Post

Got a message from TM YAMAHAMO saying - Yamaha hosts Racing Ridetech Challenge on 19Apr @ Kari speedway Coimbatore. Experience Circuit & Drag Racing & Win Exciting prizes. For details, contact your dealer.

Anybody going from Bangalore ?

Oh, that would have been a great way to spend my birthday! But unfortunately, I'm too far away from Coimbatore!

**winzeee** · 04-07-2009, 03:49 PM

@All thanks for the replies

so 20k it is

Cheers W

**riazmomin** · 04-07-2009, 04:01 PM

I am expecting R15 tires (rear) atleast for 15K kms, My bike has almost done 11500kms...and still rear tire is yet to touch the first wear out mark on the tire, where as front there is hardly any wear on it. it would easily last for more than 20K kms...

Coming to brake pads, I am pending with rear brake pad change, But cant find in stocks. So I am using only front brake as much as possible. I still need to chk the front brake wear out.

**racegod88** · 04-07-2009, 04:45 PM

FINALLY, placed an order for a black r15....
will get in 2-3 days time.
can't wait...3 days are gonna be like 3 generations.

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