2014 Yamaha R15 Version 3

We did get to see a special edition version the upcoming Yamaha R15 at the 2014 Auto Expo held in Greater Noida. However, Yamaha was tight-lipped about the specific changes that the bike would undergo as part of this latest iteration. Just a month before its launch, official images of the R15 along with some of the most important details regarding modifications to the body and graphics and changes in the engine and fuel injections systems have been leaked. Another development that will make those that had the bike on their wish list heave a sigh of release is that the pricing will not shoot up with Version 3 of the R15, and should stay around the 1.12 lakh INR (ex-Delhi) that the current model retails at.

Exterior

So getting down to the specifics. The unit that was on display at the Auto Expo was a special edition which wore a two-tone black and gold paint scheme. It has been revealed that the bike will also come in a grey hue, with the fairing in a lighter shade. Yamaha may also give the option of putting snappier graphics on the body of the bike. Surprisingly, there is very little else to talk about as far as the exteriors go. Yamaha has certainly played it safe on the looks of the 2014 R15.

Performance

Changes below skin level are more significant. So much so that the fuel injection system has received an overhaul and the ECU has been upgraded as well. As a result of these changes, the 2014 R15 boasts a power output of 18PS, a whole 1PS more than what the current R15 version is capable of. While the torque in the mid range has been tweaked to offer better performance, the gross peak output remains unchanged at 15Nm. These changes may make the bike slightly better to ride in urban conditions.