Yesterday, on September 22, 2022, Yamaha Motor Vietnam unveiled a series of new products, with the most prominent one being the Yamaha R15 2022, a highly anticipated sports bike model by young people. The Yamaha R15 2022 comes in 3 versions: Standard, R15M, and R15M limited edition, with suggested retail prices of 78 million, 86 million, and 87 million dong respectively.
The limited edition Yamaha R15M 2022, commemorating its 60th anniversary, only differs from the regular R15M in terms of exterior decals.
Compared to its predecessor, the price of the Yamaha R15M 2022 has significantly increased, making it the most expensive product in its segment, surpassing the Honda CBR150R (70.99 – 72.49 million dong) and the Suzuki GSX-R150 (71.99 million dong). However, the new R15 still attracts great attention from the young biker community. So, what’s new in the new generation R15, especially the R15M version? Let’s find out in the article below.
The Yamaha R15 2022 will quickly be available at Yamaha’s dealerships nationwide after its launch.
In the new generation, the Yamaha R15 2022 features a design inspired by its older sibling, the Yamaha R7, giving this small sports bike a fierce appearance with strong MotoGP characteristics. The front face features sharp lines that extend backward, and the “eyes” of the new R15 are now LED position lights, responsible for lighting, with a central LED projector hidden inside the headlamp’s main cavity.
The Yamaha R15 2022 boasts a fierce front-end.
When viewed from the side, the fairing of the Yamaha R15 2022 has a layered design with a central air vent to enhance aerodynamics. It is equipped with a 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheel with a sporty design. The rear seat features a carbon pattern, flanked by wind cavity covers that also contribute to improved aerodynamics, similar to the previous generation.
The overall dimensions (L x W x H) of the Yamaha R15 2022 are 1,990 x 725 x 1,135 mm.
The fairing is designed in layered style with air vents in the middle.
The bike is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels and tubeless tires. The front tire size is 100/80R17, while the rear tire size is 140/70R17.
The front suspension system of the bike is an upside-down fork with a prominent yellow color, manufactured by KYB.
The front brake is produced by Bybre, delivering good braking force.
The 2-channel ABS anti-lock braking system is a new feature on the Yamaha R15 2022, available exclusively on the R15M version.
The turn signals of the vehicle are made of rubber, which may deteriorate over time. Users often need to replace them after purchasing the bike.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 11 liters.
The seat is designed with a carbon pattern style.
The rear cowl is designed in a wind cavity shape to enhance aerodynamics.
An overall view of the Yamaha R15 2022 from the rear.
The taillight is in LED form.
Going deeper into the standout features of the Yamaha R15 2022, we cannot overlook the Y-Connect smartphone-connected LCD digital dashboard available on all versions. This feature allows users to display message notifications, calls, and phone battery levels directly on the bike’s dashboard. It also provides error notifications in case the bike encounters problems or malfunctions, along with oil change schedules, battery status, real-time fuel consumption, parking location detection, and driving diary.
The dashboard of the Yamaha R15 2022.
Additionally, the bike offers 2 riding modes: Street Mode and Track Mode, which can be switched using the switch on the right handlebar. Furthermore, this small-sized sports bike comes equipped with a TCS traction control system, enhancing rear tire grip when both wheels reach the same speed. This technology allows riders to have better control during cornering and sudden acceleration. Another first for a bike of this size, the R15 features quickshifter technology for fast gear shifting, exclusively available on the R15M version. Specifically, it is equipped with a single-channel quickshifter that enables riders to shift gears without using the clutch, reducing gear shifting time and improving the bike’s overall performance and acceleration. This technology is activated at speeds higher than 20 km/h and engine speeds over 2000 rpm while the bike is accelerating.
The right handlebar switch of the Yamaha R15 2022.
The left handlebar switch of the bike.
Quickshifter technology is typically found on large-displacement motorcycles.
In terms of performance, the Yamaha R15 2022 is equipped with a 155cc, 4-valve, SOHC, electronic fuel injection, liquid-cooled engine that delivers a maximum power of 19 horsepower at 10,000 rpm. However, the maximum torque of 14.7 Nm is achieved at 8,500 rpm, later than the international market bikes.
Despite the significant increase in the suggested retail price of the Yamaha R15 2022 compared to the previous model, it is undeniably higher than its competitors. However, it comes with a range of top-of-the-line features in its segment.
