Yamaha has launched the new 2022 MT-15 Version 2.0 and the new World GP 60th Anniversary edition of its flagship 155cc supersport motorcycle, the Yamaha R15M. The new Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition is priced at Rs 1.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The new edition markets the Yamaha’s associated with the premier series of motorcycle road racing since 1961. Yamaha said that the new edition offers a tribute to Yamaha’s passion for racing and honours the challenging spirit of Yamaha riders over the past 60 years.
The new Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition is offered in the iconic White and red ‘speed block’ colour scheme, which includes the gold alloy wheels, Yamaha factory race-bike gold tuning fork emblems, black levers and special commemorative badging on the fuel tank.
Powering the Yamaha R15M World GP 60th Anniversary Edition is a 155cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve engine. This engine produces 18.4PS at 10,000rpm and 14.2Nm of torque at 7,500rpm. The fuel injected engine with VVA is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. In terms of features, the bike gets traction control system, a quick-shifter for smooth clutchless upshifs, golden upside-down front fork, Bluetooth connectivity, LCD instrument cluster with gear shift indicator, track & street mode, etc.
The motorcycle also offer a toggle button positioned on the right handlebar, an A&S clutch, Bypass type thermostat cooling system, Muffler with 3-stage expansion chamber, Delta box frame, Linked-type Monocross rear suspension and Dual-Channel ABS.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies said, “The YZF-R15M in the WGP 60th anniversary livery is more than just a reminder of our racing legacy, it’s a milestone showcasing more than 500 World Grand Prix wins that Yamaha has achieved since 1961. It’s a symbol of our unrivalled passion for racing, our belief in the power of the sport, and our commitment to support, safeguard and encourage the motorsports culture as a member of the Grand Prix paddock. We are extremely proud to share this milestone edition with Yamaha fans in India. Under the ‘The Call of the Blue’ strategy, we will continue to build excitement in the premium segment in India through such exclusive introductions in the future as well.”
