LAUNCHED! Yamaha R15M with new features at Rs 1.93 lakh
Features TFT display and smartphone connectivity
- Powered by the same 155cc single-cylinder motor
- Cost the same as before
Yamaha India has launched an updated version of the R15M. The bike now packs a couple of more features than before and here’s what we know about it.
The R15M is now equipped with a new TFT screen with smartphone connectivity, day/night modes, parking location, and other essential readouts like the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel level, and gear position indicator. Yamaha has also equipped the bike with LED turn indicators; both bits are exclusive to the M variant. Moreover, all Yamaha bikes will be powered by Ethanol compliant engines by the end of 2023.
That said, the design cues have been carried. So, it gets the same youthful styling with sharp bodywork, clip-on handlebars, and a split seat setup. Even the mechanical bits are the same as before - 155cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with VVA dishing out 18.1bhp and 14.2Nm. It’s mated to a six-speed gearbox and packed in a Deltabox frame suspended on USD front forks and a monoshock. The 282mm front disc and a 220mm rear unit, mounted on 17-inch alloys, remain unaltered.
The asking price for the Yamaha R15 V4 range remains unchanged. So, the Metallic Red and Dark Knight (new paint scheme) are priced at Rs 1,80,900 and Rs 1,81,900 respectively. Meanwhile, the Racing Blue and M trim cost Rs 1,85,900 and Rs 1,93,900 (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi).
About Pulsar NS 200
Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is a street bike available at a starting price of Rs. 1,42,051 in India. It is available in 2 variants and 8 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 1,50,670. The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is powered by 199.5cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 24.13 bhp and a torque of 18.74 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Pulsar NS200 bike weighs 159.5 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 liters.
Bajaj Auto has launched the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, rivalling 2023 Pulsar NS200 in the Indian market. The 200cc motorcycle benefits from updated hardware and improved rider aids.
The biggest change on the 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is the addition of upside-down front forks instead of the conventional telescopic units on the previous version. Meanwhile, the suspension setup at the back continues to use a preload-adjustable rear monoshock. Apart from the suspension setup, Bajaj Auto has also revised the rider safety net. The 2023 Pulsar NS200 now comes with a dual-channel ABS as against a single-channel unit. Lastly, Bajaj Auto has revised the instrument cluster on the 2023 model, and the updated display shows information about the fuel economy along with a gear position indicator. The layout, however, retains a semi-digital console that comprises an analogue tachometer along with an LCD.
The changes are limited to the upgrades mentioned above. Meanwhile, the styling remains unaltered, and the 2023 Pulsar NS200 continues to feature a single-pod headlight with twin DRLs, matching graphics for the headlight cowl, a fibre fuel tank with a 3D logo and shrouds that give the unit a muscular look, split-style seats, a two-piece pillion grabrail, an underbelly exhaust, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The colour choices include four options - Metallic Pearl White, Glossy Ebony Black, Satin Red, and Pewter Grey paint themes.
Similar to the design, the mechanical specifications remain unchanged as well, and the 2023 Pulsar NS200 continues to use the 199cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor with four valves and three spark plugs. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this engine produces a maximum output of 24.1bhp at 9,750rpm and a peak torque of 18.7Nm at 8,000rpm. Do note that this motor is OBD2-ready and has all the necessary hardware.
The feature list includes a halogen headlight with twin DRLs, conventional-style turn indicators, backlit switches, and an LED taillight. Also, as mentioned earlier, the motorcycle now gets a dual-channel ABS instead of a single-channel unit on the previous version.
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