Yamaha Y15ZR

As mentioned earlier, Yamaha Y15ZR is one sporty underbone motorcycle that features very sharp and dynamic bodywork. The moped looks young from every angle. For an electrifying experience, the bikemaker used attractive graphics and stickers on the design front.

Upfront, the Y15ZR is embellished with LED position lights and a tiny cowl on top painted in the body colour. On the sides, the fairing carries the sporty look flawlessly, covering the 150-cc single-cylinder engine and the massive radiator. Not only this, but the striking alloy wheels and exhaust further enhance the side view of the motorcycle.

Coming to the tail section where Y15ZR houses a bright LED tail light that complements the overall look of the bike. It also incorporates a stylish rear fender, which we usually see in higher capacity motorcycles. The available color options are blue, red, dark blue, and grey. 

There is an updated multi-functional instrument cluster featuring an analogue tachometer and a digital speedometer. The cool tachometer looks similar to ones seen in bigger Yamaha motorcycles. It also houses a small LCD.

The riding position of the Y15ZR is neutral; thus it enables the rider to spend long hours on the saddle without much strain. Also, there is a slight hump at the rear to keep the rider from moving around a lot.

The bike houses a single-cylinder engine that transfers a noticeable amount of vibration on the seat, footpegs, and handle. It is sturdy and delivers good performance.

As far as the handling is concerned, being an underbone motorcycle, it is easy to handle on the corners. Of course, it is not advised to really push it hard in the corners because it is not built for that, but, yes, it sure is fun to ride. The suspension setup has also been carefully tuned to provide an optimal combination of performance, efficiency, and comfort.

Even though the bike carries the same 4.2-litre fuel tank, the weight has been increased slightly by 2 kg from the previous model, bringing the total weight to 117 kg (approximately). It is also an easy motorbike to ride in the city as manoeuvring it through a traffic jam, or narrow streets would not be a cumbersome task.

Yamaha also revised the rear monoshock slightly, giving a better rebound damping.

Y15ZR is powered by a 150-cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine generating 15 horses at 8,500 revs and 13.8 Nm of torque at 7,000 revs. It is coupled with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. The fuel injection makes it a breeze to ride as the throttle response is quick and precise.

The power and torque numbers are more than sufficient to take the Y15ZR post the 100 kmph mark with the throttle fully pinned. Moreover, it is quite lightweight as compared to rivals, which further enhances its efficiency and performance.

Yamaha Y15ZR comes with single disc brakes both at the front and the rear. The front rotor is 245 mm in diameter. Yamaha increased the size of the front tyre, which is now 90/80-17 while the rear one is the same 120/70-17. The increased front tyre width increases the braking and handling capabilities of the Y15ZR and boosts the rider confidence.

Yamaha Y15ZR comes with a very attractive package. Its sporty and dynamic looks appeal to a lot of young buyers; its reliable engine promises to deliver performance and, it is easy to ride in dense city traffic. So, if all these excite you, grab the brand-new Y15ZR at a price of RM 8,168.