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We are tired of posting news of the upcoming Yamaha R15. Tired because the new bike has been long due and prospective buyers are frustrated waiting for it. Now Vaibhav Saigal has managed to spot the bike yet again in the NCR. The latest image showcases the R15 in red colour and looks similar to [...]

The Yamaha R15 has really angered many. It all started in December, 2009. When many speculated Yamaha would launch an upgrade to the R15 at the 2010 Auto Expo. However, only a limited edition Yamaha R15 was unveiled at the biennial event. Later on, signs of an all new Yamaha R15 became profound with sightings [...]

The upcoming Yamaha R15 was spotted yet again by Vaibhav Saigal. Close to 8 months of testing and yet the company has not launched the bike makes us believe that there is more than meets the eye. When any car or bike manufacturer modifies any of its vehicle’s design, it doesn’t take them long to [...]

The first round of the Yamaha YZF-R15 One Make Race Championship concluded at the Madras Motor Race Track, Chennai. The First Round witnessed both Yamaha and non-Yamaha customers participated in the race. In the Novice Category, a total of sixty riders took part out of which only seventeen could qualify to participate in the race. [...]

The Yamaha R15 One Make Race Championship is back for 2011, with the competition bikes featuring Daytona Racing Kits. Open to all riders (both Yamaha and non Yamaha bike owners), the racing event is part of the Indian National Racing Championship 2011 and will be conducted at the Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai and [...]

Thanks to BikeAdvice reader Sareen Sharan, we are able to share an exclusive spy picture of the upcoming 2011 Yamaha R15 without any sort of camouflage. The new 2011 Yamaha YZF R15 features a new head lamp, LED tail lamp, 10 spoke alloy wheels, split seats, read tyre hugger and a remapped ECU which takes [...]

Vinu S.V. has successfully completed the Iron Butt Challenge. The first person in Andhra Pradesh to achieve this feat, Vinu quit his well paying Deloitte job last year to follow his passion for biking. The 25 year old has the following to say about his Iron Butt Saddle Sore adventure. Biker Leaves Job For Biking

The above picture could be Yamaha’s response to the Honda CBR250R. The design of the YZF-R250 seems to be based on the YZF-R15 and could feature a single cylinder 250cc motor. The design of the R250 features a more sporty fairing, split seats and R125 inspired swingarm. The above bike looks similar to the Yamaha [...]

The new 2011 Yamaha R15 was supposed to be launched in January itself, but now we are seeing some delays on the part of Yamaha. The reason for the delay is not known but now the bike is expected to be launched by February-March, 2011. However the good news is, the company has given the [...]

Yamaha Australia has launched the YZF-R15 in Australia. The bike is priced at $3999 (including GST), which translates to Rs. 1,82,682/- in todays exchange rate. The new YZF-R15 is aimed at the entry level rider and commuter and Yamaha believes it makes for an cheaper alternative to a bus, car or train. Yamaha Motor Finance [...]