Aprilia RS 150 To Challenge Yamaha R15 V3; Launch Timeline Revealed
Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150cc motorcycles will not launch in India before 2020.
Italian two-wheeler automaker, Aprilia has launched the 2018 Aprilia SR 150 scooter in the Indian two-wheeler market. The company is also planning to launch the Aprilia RS 150 and the Aprilia Tuono 150 motorcycles in India. For people not in the Know, the RS 150 and Tuono 150 were showcased to Indian public at the 2018 Auto Expo. According to IAB, these two 150cc bikes will not launch in India before 2020.
Speaking to IAB, Mr Ashish Yakmi, Head, two-wheeler business, Piaggio Group said that the company is studying this 150cc motorcycle market. However, the decision on the launch depends on how the consumer responds initially on the study and the cost of the development. He further added, “It will take a few months to take a clear decision on it. (The bikes will) definitely not (launch) in 2019, rest, as I said, we will know in a few months.”
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The Aprilia RS 150 and the Tuono 150’s design inspiration comes from the bigger RSV4 and the Tuono V4 1100 Factory, respectively. While the RS 150 is a fully-faired motorcycle to challenge Yamaha R15 V3, the Tuono is a semi-faired bike.
Both the motorcycles powered by a 150cc, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection. This engine churns out 18bhp of power at 10,000rpm and a peak torque of 14Nm at 7,500rpm. For transmitting power, the engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The bikes also get a Quick shifter, which enable faster shifts and acceleration.
The RS 150 also gets some high-end features, which are most likely to be missed from India-spec model. It comes equipped with a premium 40mm USD front forks with 110 wheel travel and monoshock absorber at the rear with 130mm travel. However, the India-spec model could feature a telescopic suspension unit. Stopping power comes with 300mm disc with radial 4 piston caliper at the front and 218mm disc with single caliper at the rear. The front disc also comes equipped with Bosch ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System).
Aprilia RS 150 First Look Review
