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Detailed Report: New YZF R15 Version 2.0 Launched : Delhi Ex-showroom price 107,000

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  • #751
    Originally posted by tibby View Post
    Finally, over a month after the launch, I saw the bike yesterday.
    Visited 2 showrooms (Bangalore Wheels, Rajajinagar & Perfect Riders, Lalbagh Road), and got to see the black one in both places.
    The bike looks fabulous, and the finishing is fantastic. Each part oozes Yamaha quality.

    I sat on the bike to get a feel of it, & the rider seat definitely felt wider, higher, and grippier than the outgoing v1.0. No other visible changes from rider's perspective.

    Didn't get a chance to fire up the bike as it was indoors for display.
    Apparently, the test ride bike at Bangalore Wheels was involved in an accident couple of days back, hence unavailable. Perfect Riders was offering a test ride at Jayanagar branch, which I didn't bother going to as it was some distance away

    The bike costs a whopping INR 1,26,996 OTR Bangalore.

    PS: I was really looking forward to seeing the blue, and the red+white R15, but I guess I will have to make another trip to the showrooms for that.
    Are you looking to change your bike? 1.26 is a lot of money these days ....
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    • #752
      Originally posted by neil.jericho View Post
      Are you looking to change your bike? 1.26 is a lot of money these days ....
      i think its the cheapest in kolkata. Plz correct me if i am wrong
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      • #753
        Originally posted by vishnus View Post
        thanks a lot for the review nikhil
        The pleasure is mine.

        Originally posted by neil.jericho View Post
        Are you looking to change your bike? 1.26 is a lot of money these days ....
        I got a chance to test ride the bike after that post of mine. I guess you missed this post of mine: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post725556

        Quoting myself:
        Performance-wise, the v1 & v2 have the same DNA.
        For an existing v1 owner, the v2 is not worth the upgrade unless one is completely floored by the looks.
        I love the looks of the v2.0, but for me it is not worth exchanging the v1 and paying another 50k-60k.
        Hence, my v1 stays.

        My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

        The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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        • #754
          Originally posted by tibby View Post
          The pleasure is mine.


          I got a chance to test ride the bike after that post of mine. I guess you missed this post of mine: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post725556

          Quoting myself:
          I love the looks of the v2.0, but for me it is not worth exchanging the v1 and paying another 50k-60k.
          Hence, my v1 stays.
          same here... I was also very exited when i saw the bike first time in flesh... then calculation said .. it wont be a wise move... hoping for yamaha to come out with r6 in india ....
          i want a proper upgrade
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          • #755
            Originally posted by tibby View Post
            Finally, I test rode the 2.0 today.
            The bike looks fabulous, and the showroom had all the 3 colours on display. Red+white is drop dead gorgeous, followed by blue, & then black.
            People were staring at the bike all through the way, and were definitely thinking of it as a bigger bike.

            Now coming to the ride experience:
            1) The low-end torque is way better than outgoing v1. I launched the bike from standstill at 1.4k RPM in 3rd gear, & it felt the same as the v1 in 1st gear. The power delivery seems linear now, & there is no dearth of power across the RPM band.


            YES!YAMAHA.
            Nice first ride report.

            have you tried testing the midrange? i mean from 4k - 7k rpm. we tried 3 rollon runs on the v1 and v2 side by side from 4k rpm. despite the lighter me being on the v2 and a 20 kg heavier rider or the v1, v1 pulled away every time! just want to know if it was the problem with our test unit. every other review, they only talk about the low end.
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            • #756
              Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post
              How about this?

              Source: Yamaha R15 v2.0 vs Yamaha R15 v1.0 | IAMABIKER
              can we put a 100/800 mm front tire for the r15 2.0, if yes then what all changes will take place.

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              • #757
                Originally posted by hoja View Post
                same here... I was also very exited when i saw the bike first time in flesh... then calculation said .. it wont be a wise move... hoping for yamaha to come out with r6 in india ....
                i want a proper upgrade
                I also need a proper sportsbike upgrade. Preferably a Yamaha or a Honda.

                Originally posted by FATAL1TY - X View Post
                Nice first ride report.

                have you tried testing the midrange? i mean from 4k - 7k rpm. we tried 3 rollon runs on the v1 and v2 side by side from 4k rpm. despite the lighter me being on the v2 and a 20 kg heavier rider or the v1, v1 pulled away every time! just want to know if it was the problem with our test unit. every other review, they only talk about the low end.
                Thanks!
                I did not have the 1.0 aside to compare the mid-range. However, having ridden the 1.0 for over 2 yrs now, I didn't find the mid-range of the 2.0 any different. Maybe it is a bit slower there. MAYBE.

                My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

                The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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                • #758
                  Originally posted by FATAL1TY - X View Post
                  Nice first ride report.

                  have you tried testing the midrange? i mean from 4k - 7k rpm. we tried 3 rollon runs on the v1 and v2 side by side from 4k rpm. despite the lighter me being on the v2 and a 20 kg heavier rider or the v1, v1 pulled away every time! just want to know if it was the problem with our test unit. every other review, they only talk about the low end.

                  so u are telling that V1.0 is faster than V2.0...maybe the V2.0 is slower because its a new vehicle.....
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                  • #759
                    Originally posted by kpcmilo View Post
                    can we put a 100/800 mm front tire for the r15 2.0, if yes then what all changes will take place.
                    Of course you can, will require a fair amount of fabrication and you will raise the ride height of the front end by around 720mm, not sure why you would want to make a junior sport bike into a bizarre looking chopper though, where will you sauce the tyre from?
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                    • #760
                      Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post
                      i think its the cheapest in kolkata. Plz correct me if i am wrong
                      1.16 in Kolkata. I booked it last week.
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                      • #761
                        Originally posted by psycho28 View Post
                        1.16 in Kolkata. I booked it last week.
                        Wow Congrats

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                        • #762
                          Can anybody throw more light on how to remove the rear tyre hugger....like its done in the below pic...
                          http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnSFCMv-s8s/ToxUPNOKACI/AAAAAAAAIx8/pTGIpU8mbHw/s1600/R15_V2.0.jpg


                          In street legal bikes we will also have the number plate attached.....so that will remain....main thing is how to get rid of the rear tyre hugger......some say its a complete unit and in order to remove the rear tyre hugger, it has to be cut out with an axle blade or something like that.....but in the pic I can see nothing like that being done.....

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                          • #763
                            Originally posted by psycho28 View Post
                            1.16 in Kolkata. I booked it last week.
                            from yamaha factory shob baguihati?
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                            • #764
                              Here is a small Video by me
                              Yamaha YZF R15 Version 2.0 Walkaround and Sound Check - YouTube
                              http://www.facebook.com/2011R15

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                              • #765
                                Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post
                                from yamaha factory shob baguihati?
                                No, from a small showroom in Chandannogore.
                                http://www.throughmysenses.com/

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