What Is New In Yamaha R15 New Model 2011?

 The new Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 is an upgraded version of the old Yamaha R15 which was introduced in India in the year 2008. The new version of Yamaha R15 comes with same engine and specifications, but has changed majorly on the built, aesthetics, features and performance. In this article, we will share with you exclusive pictures and details of  What is new in the Yamaha R15 Versions 2.0 over the previous Yamaha R15.

There are many subtle changed and many drastic changes in the new Yamaha R15 which are explained below:

Split Seats:

The new seats are split into the front and the rear seat and make the new R15 much more sporty and attractive.

LED Tail Light:

The lamp with LED is not only visually appealing, its also consumes less power from battery and has got better visibility because of high efficiency for LED lights.

RR Frame Change:

The frame of the new R15 has been improved for better strength, stability and sturdiness.

Mud Splash / Tyre Hugger Angle and Width:

The new Tyre hugger now is more wide and covers the tyre very closely which looks more sporty and is better in terms of functionality as well.

Exhaust Muffler Angle and Protector:

Exhaust muffler is now better angles and protected from water and dirt being more tilted. Also the Muffler protector is better quality and looks more appealing.

Larger Disk Brake At Rear:

Larger Disk brakes ensure better braking efficiency, lower stopping distance and improved safety.

Mid Cowl Has Changed:

The engine cowl has been aesthetically enhanced and looks cooler.

Fuel Tank Design:

Improved Riding Position and Ergonomics:

What Has Not Changed In Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 Compared To Old Yamaha R15

What has not changed drastically is:

Same engine with same power and torque figures

The engine of R15 is one of the best power to displacement ratio engines in this segment, so it has not been changed.

Branding and Logo

The branding, logo and appearance of graphics etc. has not been tweaked to keep the brand image going strong.

Front Visor and Frontal Appearance

The Front Visor and appearance have not changed drastically, keeping the iconic shape and identity going on.

Front Disk Brakes

The front disk brake was already large and has got good braking efficiency, so it has not been changed.

Overall Visual Appearance

From the overall appearance, the Yamaha R15 still looks the same sporty machine which easily stands apart from the other bikes in 150 CC segment. The pricing has also not changed much keeping it in almost same price bracket.