Yamaha YZF R15

[Yamaha R15]

Do you think the R15 will sell well in NZ? How much do you think it will sell for? Here are the specs




Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Displacement 149 .8cc
Bore & Stroke 57×58.7mm
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Maximum power 17PS / 8,500rpm
Maximum torque 15 N.m / 7,500rpm
Starting system Electric Start
Lubrication wet sump
Engine oil capacity 1.0 liters
Fuel tank capacity 12 liters
Fuel supply system Electronic fuel injection
Ignition system T.C.I
Primary / Secondary reduction ratio 3.042 / 3.000
Clutch type Constant-mesh wet multi-plate
Transmission type Return type 6-speed
Gear ratios 1st=2.833, 2nd＝1.875, 3rd:=1.364,
4th=1.143, 5th=0.957, 6th=0.84


Frame type Deltabox Frame
Caster / Trail 26° / 100mm
Tire size (Front / Rear) 80/90-17 / 100/80-17
Brake type (Front / Rear) Hydraulic, single disc (Front / Rear)
Suspension type (Front / Rear) Telescopic / Linked type Monocross
Headlight 12V35W / 35W＋35W


Overall length x width x height 1,995mm x 670mm x 1,070mm
Seat height 790mm
Wheelbase 1,290mm
Minimum ground clearance 160mm
Dry weight / Curb weight 120kg / 131kg

[EJK]

No doubt will sell lots

[CookMySock]

I can import one and have it on the road for about $4,300. edit: my price was for the UK one, which has a different seat and other 'more-sporty' bits. The one you have posted pics to, should be quite a bit cheaper.

DB

[Yamaha R15]

By the specs and pictures how much would it be?
Here are some more pictures

[EJK]

Personally guessing around $7,000? By the way, Nice photos!

[Tank]

They sell for 80,000 India Rupees (honest - been googling it) - thats about $2800 NZD.

Add shipping cost say $1k and GST you are at DB's $4300 without any of the possible additional cost of changing bits to get it road legal.

Personally I doubt Yamaha will bring them here - with the learners rules changing I think that there will be less of a market for bikes like this.

[Yamaha R15]

In UK the have the R125.

[Yamaha R15]

They sell for 80,000 India Rupees (honest - been googling it) - thats about $2800 NZD.

Add shipping cost say $1k and GST you are at DB's $4300 without any of the possible additional cost of changing bits to get it road legal.

Personally I doubt Yamaha will bring them here - with the learners rules changing I think that there will be less of a market for bikes like this.

What are going to be the new Learner rules? Will we be able ride bigger bikes?

[CookMySock]

In UK the have the R125.

Yes this is correct. My price was for the R125. The $US has moved somewhat, so I think that might change my price now. We shall see.

125cc is very close to 150cc, and the difference was not important to us. The styling on the R125 is much nicer. A very beautiful bike.

The bike is for my daughter as she is very small, and only likes beautiful things.

edit: I heard someone say there was a YZF-R250 coming, but I do not remember where I heard this, and I have only heard it said once.

Steve

[Yamaha R15]

I went to the UK yamaha site and yes the bike looks nice but it says its 2999 pounds? You said "I can import one and have it on the road for about $4,300" how is this possible because 2,999.00 GBP = 8,038.74 NZD

[Yamaha R15]

Yes this is correct. My price was for the R125. The $US has moved somewhat, so I think that might change my price now. We shall see.

125cc is very close to 150cc, and the difference was not important to us. The styling on the R125 is much nicer. A very beautiful bike.

The bike is for my daughter as she is very small, and only likes beautiful things.

edit: I heard someone say there was a YZF-R250 coming, but I do not remember where I heard this, and I have only heard it said once.

Steve

Do you have a R125? How much is shipping for a small bike like that?

[imdying]

Fark that's uglier... the 125 has considerably nicer styling.

[Tank]

What are going to be the new Learner rules? Will we be able ride bigger bikes?

yes you will be able to ride bigger bikes - it will be based on power to weight ratios - search is your friend - there is plenty of ill informed discussion about it all over the forum.

[CookMySock]

I went to the UK yamaha site and yes the bike looks nice but it says its 2999 pounds? You said "I can import one and have it on the road for about $4,300" how is this possible because 2,999.00 GBP = 8,038.74 NZD

I do not know. Thats the price the importer quoted me.

Do you have a R125? How much is shipping for a small bike like that?

I do not have one yet. After the summer we will order it, if they are still available. I do not know what the shipping was - I was just given a complete price, plus on road costs.

Steve

[dj2121]

now I own a R15 and truthfully speaking there is not much in it other than the show off. Go for KTM duke or something, cause seriously nor the accelratior or anything else is good.