Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 Now in Nepal: What's New and Different?

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 is finally here!

Yamaha R15 v3 price nepal — Yamaha R15 v3 BS6

MAW Enterprises, the authorized distributor of Yamaha motorcycles in Nepal, has launched the all-new Yamaha R15 v3 BS6.

It is Yamaha’s latest sports bike to feature the highly anticipated “BS6” badging.

Like the Yamaha FZS v3 BS6 and Yamaha MT 15 BS6, there aren’t too many visual changes. Rather, the engine has been further refined to meet the BS6 emission norms.

We will talk about those changes in a bit.

Yamaha R15 v3 Thunderbird Grey — Yamaha R15 v3 – Thunderbird Grey

Talking about the pricing, Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 price in Nepal is Rs. 5.24 Lakhs. There is a price increase when compared to the previous R15 v3 BS4 (priced at Rs. 4.96 Lakhs).

With the introduction of the BS6 iteration, Yamaha Nepal will no longer offer the older BS4 variants.

With that said, let’s take a quick look at the Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 in Nepal.

Yamaha R15 v3 Specifications

Engine Type: Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC
Emission Standard:
- BS6
- BS4
Displacement: 155 cc
Cooling System: Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism: Self-Starter Only
Max Power:
- 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm in BS6
- 19.3 PS @ 10000 rpm in BS4
Max Torque:
14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm in BS6
14.7 Nm @ 8500 rpm in BS4
Gearbox: 6-Speed
Top Speed: 136.88 Kmph
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11 liter
Mileage: 48.75 kmpl
Front Tyre: 100/80-17 – Disc
Rear Tyre: 140/70-R17 – Disc
Tubeless Tyres: Yes
Braking System: Dual-Channel ABS
Suspension Setup: Telescopic Front Forks and Rear Linked Monoshock
Seat Height: 815 mm
Ground Clearance: 170 mm
Kerb Weight: 142 kg
Colors: Blue, Red, Thunder Grey

Yamaha R15 v3 Price in Nepal: Rs. 5,24,900 (BS6)

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 Overview

Design

Yamaha R15 v3 will continue to maintain a strong road presence.

It is inspired by the “R Series” DNA, sporting a sharper look and aggressive feel.

Like the R1, the R15 comes with Twin-Eye LED Head Lamp and an Edgy LED Tail Lamp. Unfortunately, the side indicators are still halogen bulbs.

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 - Blue — Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 – Blue

The overall design is fully aerodynamic. Furthermore, it is built on the Deltabox frame for superb rigidity balance.

This has always been the major hallmark of the R15.

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Similarly, it also includes an Aluminium Swingarm with a Linked-type Monocross Suspension. Moreover, it gets the same all-digital LCD instrument meter with a shift light and VVA indicators.

Additionally, Yamaha R15 v3 is available in two colors: Blue and Red.

Performance

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 is powered by a 155cc, Single-Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, Liquid-cooled FI engine. It can generate a max power of 18.6PS at 10000rpm and a max torque of 14.1Nm at 8500rpm.

Moreover, it is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with an assisted slipper clutch.

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 - Red — Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 – Red

Interestingly, there is a slight decrease in the powertrain figures. Compared with the BS4 engine, the new BS6-compliant engine generates 0.7PS less power and 0.6Nm less torque.

Other than that, the overall experience will continue to remain the same.

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Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 vs Yamaha R15 v3 BS4: Differences

That being said, there are a few interesting changes when comparing BS6 with BS4.

Firstly, the R15 v3 BS6 sports a Dual Horn, rear Radial Tyre, and an in-built Side-Stand Engine cut-off switch. Moreover, there are subtle changes in graphics as well.

Features

Here is a quick list of features for the new Yamaha R15.

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 - LCD Meter — LCD Meter in Yamaha R15 v3 BS6

Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 Feature Highlights

BS6-Compliant FI Engine
R1-Inspired Faired Styling
Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
DeltaBox Chassis
Dual-LED Headlamps with LED Tail Lamp
Aluminum Swing Arm
6-Speed Gearbox with Slipper Clutch
Negative Instrument Cluster
Re-designed Pillion Seat
Dual Horn
Dual Disc Braking
Dual-Channel ABS

Yamaha R15 v3 Price in Nepal and Availability

Talking about the pricing, the Yamaha R15 v3 price in Nepal (BS6) is Rs. 5.24 Lakhs. With the new pricing, Yamaha R15 has finally crossed the Rs. 5 Lakhs mark!

It is officially the most premium 150cc bike in Nepal.

Talking about its availability, Yamaha R15 v3 BS6 is available across all Yamaha Showrooms.

Interested individuals can easily book or purchase right now.

Yamaha R15 v3	Variant	Price in Nepal
Yamaha R15 v3	BS6	Rs. 524900

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Yamaha R15 v3 competes against Suzuki Gixxer SF and Yamaha MT 15 BS6.

Considering its competition, R15 v3 falls under a more premium category. Nevertheless, the Yamaha R15 v3 packs in the punch with its unique offering and unmatched performance.

While the pricing might be a little steep, it is more than justifiable considering the offering.