All-New Yamaha Vixion R: The Naked Version of R15 V3

New Yamaha Vixion R

2017 Yamaha V-Ixion R which is essentially the streetfighter version of the recently introduced YZF-R15 V3.0 has been launched in Indonesia. The latest iteration of the naked bike receives similar mechanical upgrades as its fully faired sibling in addition to minor cosmetic enhancements.

The newer and more powerful variant has been given the R suffix to differentiate itself from its predecessor. Visual improvements include slightly revised fuel tank extensions, new color themes, body colored center panels and a smaller exhaust canister. The motorcycle also receives fatter rear tyre.

The streetfighter retails at IDR 29,500,000 (around INR 1.43 lakhs). This when compared to the price of R15 V3, is a much affordable option as the R15 V3 price starts from IDR 34,500,000 (INR 1.67 lakh).Indian fans are not familiar with this name as Yamaha just retails the FZ series in street fighter segment here.

To the biggest surprise, this engine is one great option when considering high end impressive performance in the 150-160cc segment. Also, 2017 Yamaha Vixion R claims to be the most powerful motorcycle of this segmentThe new motorcycle measures 1950 mm in length, 720 mm in width and 1025 mm in height. It gets 165 mm of ample ground clearance and 795 mm of seat height.


The wheels are retarded by a disc brake each and come shod with 90/80-17M front and 130/70-17M rear rubbers. 2017 Yamaha V-Ixion R tips the scale at 131 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 11 litres.

Yamaha has used few cost cutting exercises on 2017 Vixion. It comes with conventional front forks instead of premium USD units, single LED headlamp, flat long seat, smaller wheels and least amount of body fairing. Still, 2017, Vixion R perform the same way as Yamaha R15 V3 in terms of acceleration.



Specifications of New Yamaha Vixion R

– Engine - 4-Stroke, SOHC, 4 Valve, VVA
– Cooling - Liquid Cooled
– Displacement - 155.1cc, Single Cylinder
– Bore x Stroke - 58 x 58.7 mm
– Compression Ratio - 11.6 ± 0.4: 1
– Max. Power - 19.04 Bhp @ 10,000 rpm
– Max. Torque - 14.7 Nm @ 8500 rpm
– Fuel System - Fuel Injection
– Clutch - Multi-Plate. Assist & Slipper
– LxWxH - 1950 x 720 x 1025 mm
– Wheelbase - 1320 mm
– Ground Clearance - 165 mm
– Seat Height - 795 mm
– Kerb Weight - 131 kg
– Fuel Tank - 11 Litres
– Frame - Deltabox
– Front Suspension - Telescopic
– Rear Suspension - MonoShock
– Front Tyre - 90/80-17M/C46P
– Rear Tyre - 130/70-17MC/62P
– Brakes - Front & Rear Disc


 
 155cc Engine with Variable Valve Actuation

Assist & Slipper Clutch


Full-LED Head Light and Tail Light

Wide Tubeless Rear Tyre

All-Digital Instrument Console

Delta Box Frame

Pass Light & Engine Kill Switch

Variable Valve Actuation

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16 July 2019 at 12:10 ×

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