Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Yamaha R15

YAMAHA R15



Yamaha YZF R15 is a india specific bike hosting an 150cc engine which was designed for just one thing - Performance! A bike which can be said as the fastest in Indian Bikes. Although the engine details are secret YZF R15 have several first-in-Indian-bike features

Packed full of state-of-the-art technologies, the new YZF-R15 boasts performance worthy of a supersport model and a body design that evokes the image of the YZF-R series and gives visual expression to the quality of its ride. It is truly an embodiment of Yamaha’s desire to bring customers a model to help them “Enjoy riding”.

The new YZF-R15 makes full use of the MotoGP race experience and YZF-R series supersport bike development technology and know-how acquired by Yamaha Motor over the years to create a 150cc supersport bike that offers users to truly “Enjoy riding” in a full range of situations, from around-town riding to touring on winding roads and even aggressive riding on the circuit.






Yamaha YZF R 15 is the first model for the Indian market designed in the true supersport image and featuring a high-level balance of enjoyable running performance on winding roads, enjoyable performance and riding comfort with a tandem passenger and agile handling through crowded city traffic. The body has been designed to show at a glance that this is a “R series bike” and to give visual expression to technology feedback from the 10 years of YZF-R series development since the series debut in 1998. In this way, it is a direct expression of Yamaha’s motorcycle development ideal of “Exciting Performance & Stylish Design” in the 150cc class.

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Friday, March 7, 2008

Small and punchy, this smooth operater has big bike looks

Intruder 125
Intruder 125
Big motorcycle looks with ease of use, are features of the Intruder 125. Check out the classic layout of the V-twin engine, wire wheels, but modern disc brake. The punchy air-cooled engine provides plenty of ‘oomph’ off the line while the low weight and centre of gravity gives sure-footed handling.

And for a limited time you can take away any Suzuki 125cc on-road motorcycle or scooter with FREE third party insurance (See promotion for details).
  • 124cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke 65 degree V-twin engine, SOHC.
  • Maximum power output of 13.3ps @ 10,500rpm.
  • Dry weight of 142kg.
  • Large comfortable seat and low seat height.
  • Comfortable riding position.
  • 15 litre fuel tank.
  • Big cruiser styling with plenty of chrome.
  • Removable pillion seat

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2240mm (88.2in)
Overall width: 880mm (34.6in)
Overall height: 1110mm (43.7in)
Wheelbase: 1520mm (59.8in)
Seat height: 685mm (27in)
Dry Mass: 142kg (313.1lbs)
Fuel capacity: 15.0litres (3.3gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 124cc
Engine: Four stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 65° V-twin
Bore: 44mm x 40.9mm
Compression ratio: 10.3 : 1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
Fuel system: Carburetor
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh
Drive: Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes: Disc brake
Rear brakes: Drum brake
Front tyres: 90/90-18 M/C 51P tube type
Rear tyres: 130/90-15 M/C 66P tube type