Yamaha YZF-R15: history, specs, pictures
| Yamaha YZF-R15 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | YZF-R15 lc4v, YZF-R15 V2.0, YZF R15s, YZF-R15 Version 2.0, YZF-R15s, YZF R15 |
| Production | 2008 - 2018 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 57.0mm x 58.7mm |
| Top Speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | t.c.i |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic hydraulic Rear: aluminum swingarm, linked type monocross. |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 90/80-17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-17 |
| Wheelbase | 52.95 inches (1345 mm) |
| Length | 77.56 inches (1970 mm) |
| Width | 81.69 inches (2075 mm) |
| Height | 81.69 inches (2075 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 136.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.26 Gallon (1.00 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 32.00 liters/100 km (3.1 km/l or 7.35 mpg) |
| Manuals | 2011 Yamaha YZF-R15 A Owners Manual More Manuals |
The Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2008 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Max torque was 11.06 ft/lbs (15.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 57.0mm bore x 58.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 149.8 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiple-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/80-17 front tire and a 130/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic while the rear was equipped with a aluminum swingarm, linked type monocross.. The YZF-R15 Version 2.0 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.95 inches (1345 mm) long.