2019 YZF-R15 Monster limited edition in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: HLYM (Hong Leong Yamaha Motors) has taken the wraps off the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition in Malaysia. The bikemaker brought the new model to pay tribute to the bike's presence in MotoGP, where it raced at a higher level.

The new YZF-R15 Monster has some similarities with the YZF-M1 Moto GP race bikes, which were ridden by Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi in 2019 racing season. The bike comes in black colour and Race Blu scheme, which is usually seen in the race bikes.

2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition comes with non-adjustable upside-down forks at the front and a pre-load only adjustable mono-shock suspension at the back. When it comes to braking, the bike features a 282 mm single hydraulic disc with a two-piston calliper to stop the front wheel and a 220 mm diameter disc having a single-piston calliper for the rear unit.

2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 Monster limited edition features LED lighting all-around and features an LCD digital instrument panel that displays all important information. The bike rides on 17-inch wheels and the front wheel is wrapped by 100/80-17 rubber while the back gets 140/70-17 rubber.

The two-wheeler comes with a 155 cc a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that has variable valve actuation (VVA). It is capable of churning out a maximum power of 19.3 hp and peak torque sticks at 15 Nm. It is the six-speed gearbox that sends the power to the wheels and is assisted by a slipper clutch.

As for the pricing, the new street runner comes with a price tag of RM 12,618, whereas the base model of the bike is priced at RM 11,988. The manufacturer will provide a Certificate of Ownership along with engine and chassis details, with every YZF-R15 Monster.

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