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Here goes the ABS into Yamaha R15 V3

January 9, 2019

Yamaha R15 V3 may be late to the ABS party, but now has one. Yours for Rs 1.39 Lakh

Yamaha may be the last of the two-wheeler manufacturers in India to update its line-up with ABS. However, Yamaha R15 V3 now has a dual channel ABS. R15 V3 has that mandatory safety feature at a price hike of Rs 12,000.

Also Read: KTM 200 Duke ABS launched.

R15 V3 ABS motorcycle diaries

According to the new safety regulations, which will come into effect from 1st April 2019. All two-wheelers under 125 cc must be equipped with Combined Braking System (CBS), whereas two-wheelers above 125 cc must have Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) installed.

Watch this video by Yamaha about Yamaha R15 V3 with Dual Channel ABS

https://youtu.be/MUIulq8Rrx4

Also Read: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X ABS launched.

R15 V3 ABS motorcycle diaries

The bike will continue to derive power from 155 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that pumps out 19.3 PS of power and 15 Nm of torque. Engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox through a slip-and-assist clutch allowing for a light lever pull.

Also Read: Honda X-Blade ABS launched in India.

Yamaha R15 V3 has received a dual channel ABS as it provides better safety than a single channel ABS. Dual prevents lock-up of both the wheels whereas the single channel does it only for the front wheel. In this case, the rear wheel is bound to lock-up under hard braking can cause the motorcycle to lose balance.

Also Read: Vespa and Aprilia scooters to get single-channel ABS

R15 V3 ABS motorcycle diaries

Bajaj and KTM have opted for single channel ABS for their entire line-up with Dominar and Duke/RS 390. Suzuki and Vespa and Honda also did the same for their ABS eligible Bikes. Two-wheeler manufacturers are opting for single channel ABS to keep cost under check.

Consequently, the prices of the ABS equipped models are set to increase. For a single channel ABS price increase is in the range of Rs 7000 for most models. However, a dual channel ABS will set you back by around Rs 12000. If the R15 V3’s price is hiked by Rs 12,000, it would push the ex-showroom price close to Rs 1.4 lakh.

Also Read: Bajaj Pulsar 220F updated with Single Channel ABS

UPDATE: Yamaha has launched R15 V3 with dual channel ABS. Starting price is Rs 1.39 Lakh ex-showroom, Delhi for Racing Blue and Thunder Grey Colors. All new color option, Darknight is available at premium of Rs 2000 for Rs 1.41 Lakh ex-showroom, Delhi.