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Yamaha YZF-R15 BS VI and MT-15 BS VI Introduced

December 23, 2019 by Azaman Chothia Leave a Comment

With every manufacturer getting ready for the transition from BS IV to BS VI, the Yamaha YZF-R15 BS VI and MT-15 BS VI updated models have also been introduced.

Yamaha R-15 image 1 WEB

The BS VI norms will kick in soon and, from what we’ve seen, most engines now face a slight drop in peak power output. The all-new BS VI-compliant units on the Yamaha YZF-R15 and MT-15 are the same 155-cc single-cylinder engines that now produce 18.6 hp at 10,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm at 8,500 rpm – a drop of 0.7 hp and 0.6 Nm at the same revs.

The new Yamaha YZF-R15 BS VI and MT-15 BS VI now get some brand new paint schemes. The YZF-R15 will now be offered in three new colour options – Thunder Grey, Racing Blue and Darknight, while the MT-15 will also be offered in a new attractive paint scheme which blends white with orange rims and stickers. This paint scheme, “Ice Fluo -Vermillion”, was seen on the MT-15 when the bike was showcased at the EICMA 2019.

Yamaha MT-15 image 1 WEB

When it comes to features, the Yamaha YZF-R15 BS VI and MT-15 BS VI now shut off the engine when they detect that the side-stand is down. They also get a new radial rear tyre. Considering that the bikes are BS VI-compliant they will be slightly heavier than the previous versions. Yamaha will soon reveal all the technical specifications of the motorcycles. The pricing for the different colour schemes of the YZF-R15 are as follows:

Thunder Grey – Rs 1,45,300
Racing Blue – Rs 1,45,900
Darknight – Rs 1,47,300

This shows us that the new bikes are priced at a premium of around Rs 4,500 over the BS IV versions. Prices for the MT-15 are as follows:

Metallic Black / Matte Blue – Rs 1,38,900

Fluo Vermillion- Rs 1,39,400

The bikes have already started reaching dealerships and we can’t wait to ride these new bikes to tell you all how they fare compared to their predecessors.

During the launch in Chennai, Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India group of companies, said, “Yamaha’s 2020 strategy is clearly directed towards the cult of The Call of the Blue. In motorcycles, the MT excitement has been taken to the next level today with the Ice Fluo – Vermillion launch and standardizing rear radial tyre for improved aggression on the roads.

“Customers can now take the experience of all such exciting Yamaha two-wheelers at the new Blue Square outlets of Yamaha which is conceptualized to garner the racing spirit along with its comfort, ambience and the beacon of the Yamaha Blue. The company also plans to expand with its brand strategy of The Call of the Blue including product strategies and network in 2020. The Blue Square which was opened recently in Chennai will expand to 100 outlets in the year 2020 and eventually would consolidate the 125-cc scooter market share and sports market share for the brand. The Call of the Blue will further scale up in 2020 in order to offer the excitement, sporty and stylish experiences to a wider audience.”

Filed Under: Latest News, News Tagged With: bike, Blue, BS-VI, color scheme, engine, faired, MT-15 BS VI, mt15, naked, news, r15, yamaha, YZF-R15 BS VI

Online PUC Comes Into Effect

November 28, 2019 by Jim Gorde Leave a Comment

An online PUC? That’s right. the Pollution-Under-Control Certificate has also gone digital from September 2019.

Online PUC now in effect

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Filed Under: Latest News, News Tagged With: bike, BS-VI, BS6, emission control, India, online PUC, Pollution, PUC

Hero Splendor iSmart BS VI Launched in India at Rs 64,900

November 8, 2019 by Sarmad Kadiri Leave a Comment

The 2020 Hero Splendor iSmart comes with a 110-cc BS VI compliant, fuel-injected engine which makes marginally more torque than before.

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Filed Under: Hero Moto Corp, Latest News, New Bike Launches, News Tagged With: 110 cc motorcycle, Bharat Stage 6, bike india, BS-VI, hero motocorp, hero motorcycle price, new bike launch, Splendor iSmart BS VI

Honda Activa 125 BS VI India Launched At Rs. 67,490

September 11, 2019 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

The BS VI-ready Honda Activa 125 that was earlier unveiled in June and now has been launched in the market, much before the stricter emission norm kicks in on 1 April 2020.

Activa 125 FI WEB

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Filed Under: Latest News, News Tagged With: Activa, BS-VI, cooter, fuel-injection, honda, latest, new, Ready, update

BS-VI Compliant Honda Activa 125 PGM-FI Introduced

June 12, 2019 by Jim Gorde Leave a Comment

The new Honda Activa 125 is the first BS-VI compliant offering from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). [Read more…] about BS-VI Compliant Honda Activa 125 PGM-FI Introduced

Filed Under: New Bike Launches, News Tagged With: activa 125, Activa FI, bike, BS-VI, BS6 Activa, Honda Activa, India, latest scooter

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