The entry level R15 now comes with a bigger 155 cc, liquid-cooled engine that runs a higher compression ratio for increased power. Plus new Variable Valve Actuation for improved low end torque as well as top end grunt. The new chassis is sharper steering and the new bike runs a slipper clutch for smoother gear changes under hard downshifts.
R15 still sips the fuel at a miserly rate but now punches even harder above its light weight.
YZF-R15
1990
725
815
1325
170
1135
138
1
29
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
155.0
58.0 × 58.7
Motorcycle
11.6 : 1
Wet Sump
Fuel Injection
TCI
Electric
11
0.95
Chain
Constant mesh 6-speed
Deltabox
Telescopic forks, 130mm travel
Swingarm (link suspension), 97mm travel
Hydraulic single disc, 282mm
Hydraulic single disc, 220mm
100/80-17M/C 52P Tubeless
140/70-17M/C 66H Tubeless