Yamaha YZF-R 15 (2011-16)

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The Yamaha YZF-R 15 V2.0 motorcycle was produced from 2011 to 2016. It has a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve engine with a capacity of 149cc. The compression ratio is 10.4:1 and it uses fuel injection for induction. With a wet sump lubrication system, the bike has a TCI ignition and electric starting capabilities. The maximum power generated by the engine is 12.2 kW or 16.4 hp at 8500 rpm, while the maximum torque achieved is 14.5 Nm or 10.7 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The motorcycle utilizes a wet multiple-disc clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The bike has a steel deltabox frame, with an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and an aluminum swingarm with monoshock rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are single-disc, with a 270mm disc 2-piston caliper and 220mm disc 1-piston caliper respectively. The Yamaha YZF-R 15 V2.0 has a caster of 26 degrees, with a trail of 98 mm or 3.8 inches. The wheelbase is a length of 1345mm or 53 inches, with a seat height of 800 mm or 31 inches. The motorcycle weighs a total of 157 kg or 346 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 11.5 liters or 3.0 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF-R 15 V2.0

Year: 2011 – 16


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 149 cc / 9.15 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 57.0 x 58.7 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Induction: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 12.2 kW / 16.4 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 14.5 Nm / 10.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet Multiple-disc
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel Deltabox

Front Suspension: Up-sidedown Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Aluminum swingarm with monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 118 mm / 4.6 in
Front Brakes: Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/80 -17
Rear Tyre: 130/70 -17
Caster: 26 degrees
Trail: 98 mm / 3.8 IN
Wheelbase: 1345 mm / 53.0 inc
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31 in
Wet Weight: 157 kg / 346 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal

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