Yamaha
Yamaha R15S specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 155cc single producing 18.1 bhp and 14.2 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 142 kg the power-to-weight figure is 127 bhp per tonne, which ranks 38 of 73 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 155 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 18.1 bhp
- Torque
- 14.2 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 46 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 136 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 142 kg
- Fuel tank
- 11 L
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1325 mm
- Length
- 1990 mm
- Width
- 725 mm
- Height
- 1135 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension
- Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-R17
Source: Yamaha official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The R15S weighs 142 kg with fluids, has an 815 mm seat, 170 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1325 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 11 litres, good for about 501 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 140/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against R15 V4, Pulsar RS 200 and XSR 155
What it lacks: traction control, usd front forks, projector headlamp and bluetooth connectivity, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 3 colours: Matte Black (New), Matte Black and Racing Blue. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the R15S has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Traction control
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ride modes
Colours
- Matte Black (New)
- Matte Black
- Racing Blue
R15S specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the R15S?
- It uses a 155cc engine producing 18.1 bhp and 14.2 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the R15S suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 815 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the R15S have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the R15S have?
- 14 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
R15S from
₹1.6 Lakh