Updated On April 15, 2021 - Yamaha R15 V3 is a very popular fully-faired entry-level sports motorcycle in India. The company has recently hiked its prices and you can check out its latest prices by clicking HERE. Now as you have done that, you can proceed to check out the Top 5 Best Modified Yamaha R15 V3 in India.
Original Article - June 8, 2020; Yamaha R15 is an Iconic Motorcycle in the Indian Motoring History. The R15 was first launched in India in the year 2008 and since then it has been a benchmark in the entry-level super-sports category. Around a decade back, it was the only bike in its class with top-notch hardware and features. The R15 V2 made its debut in 2011 and carried forward the legacy of the R15 brand. Fast forward to 2018 and came a monster that redefined the sports bike segment in India. Yamaha launched the all-new Yamaha R15 V3 at the 2018 Auto Expo and it astounded everyone. The R15 V3 is a very popular mod-friendly motorcycle. And, so today we have for you the Top 5 Best Modified Yamaha R15 V3 in India.
Well, before we begin let me tell you that the Yamaha R15 V3 is still one of the best bikes in its segment. It packs in some serious punch, offers great features and its leaned seating position will offer you exhilarating riding experience. Yamaha addresses the R15 V3 as a powerhouse with a tagline 'Speed is Reborn' and we do agree that. It features an aerodynamic design language, sharp aggressive eyes, muscular fuel-tank and its overall design will surely impel you to gaze it in wonderment. Enough of fuss, let's now dive in to look at these tastefully modified Yamaha R15 V3'.
This modified Yamaha R15 V3 from Kerala looks really dope. It is finished in a triple-tone colour scheme and its sporty body decals look really amazing. It also gets some other cool inserts like a tinted bubble visor, sharp LED headlamps and subtle winglets too. This R15 replicates the design of the Ducati' to a certain extent and the red, white and black mixture does look great. Also, you can see in the left image that it gets fairing-integrated flashers and mirror-mounted turn-indicators just like the Ducati Multistrada.
Next, we again have a black beauty from Kerala. And, boy-oh-boy, it looks like an angry devil in real-life. It is completely finished in glossy-matte black colour shade and the lemon green inserts make it even more eye-catchy. It looks even meaner with those sharp LED headlamps, green-coloured alloys & tyre strips and more. This bike surely has a great road presence, thanks to its aesthetic appeal and like other modified R15s, it too gets a tinted bubble visor.
Kerala is known for its tastefully modified cars and bikes. This is the third modified R15 V3 in our list and it too belongs to Kerala. This bike doesn't get any drastic changes but its subtle upgrades have made it look better than a stock one. It gets glossy red and silver paint scheme and looks almost identical to the stock model from the side profile. Upfront, it gets sharp LED headlamp with DRL-type stickers, tinted visor, H2-inspired grille and it also gets an Akrapovic exhaust.
This is possibly one of the best modified R15 V3 out there in the country. This R15 looks drop-dead gorgeous and at first glance, one can't even identify that it is just a 150cc sports motorcycle. It has got plenty of updates and the mod-job does look really cool. Upfront, it gets a slim LED headlamp that functions as its eyebrow. The body is completely finished in black and it gets subtle red inserts that enhance its growling character. It also gets a bubble visor, new sporty graphics and red-coloured alloy wheels.
The final modified R15 V3 in our listicle isn't from Kerala. It belongs to the capital city of the most populated state of India, i.e., Lucknow. Like most other R15 V3's in our listicle, this one too mostly gets only cosmetic upgrades. It is finished in red colour shade and gets matte paint scheme. It also gets fairing-integrated turn indicators, sharp LED headlamps, tinted visor and also winglets. This R15 gets some cool graphics too inspired from the Hollywood movies.
These were some of the best modified Yamaha R15 V3's in India. Now, if we talk about the new stock R15 V3, it recently got a BS6 update. The 2020 Yamaha R15 V3 is powered by a BS6-compliant 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. It churns out 18.6 PS of power at 10000 RPM and 14.1 Nm of torque at 8500 RPM. The engine comes coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It also gets some great features like an assist & slipper clutch, all-digital instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS and more. The prices of the BS6 Yamaha R15 V3 starts at Rs. 1.47 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
So, these were the Top 5 Best Modified Yamaha R15 V3 in India. Which among these is your favourite? Do let us know in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Two-wheelers Whatsapp group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.
