2013 Yamaha V-ixion
The Yamaha R15 received appreciation from industry experts and motoring enthusiasts for being one of the most fun-to-ride motorcycles in the country. The spot-on ergonomics and great stability made it one of the best 150cc motorcycles available in the country. But how about a street fighter version of this motorcycle? A motorcycle that would be as good at handling as the R15 but with comfortable ergonomics.
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Well, the answer to the above is the Yamaha V-ixion. The name sound familiar, doesn’t it? That’s because Yamaha has been selling the V-ixion in the Indonesian market for quite some time. The Japanese two-wheeler major will soon introduce the third generation of the motorcycle. The V-ixion shares the frame, engine and many other technical features of the R15. The V-ixion differs from the R15 with the absence of fairing, high raised handlebar for comfortable ergonomics and a single piece seat unit instead of R15’s split seat design.
Mechanically, the new V-ixion V3 is quite similar to the R15 and is equipped with the same 149.8cc 4-stroke Liquid Cooled engine that delivers 16.59 PS (marginally less from R15’s 17PS) of power. The engine comes mated to a five-speed gearbox instead of six-speed unit on the R15. The previous version of the V-ixion delivered about 14.88 PS of power.
Here is the technical specification sheet of the V-ixion
- Engine: SOHC 4-valve 4-stroke Liquid Cooled engine
- Cylinder arrangement: Forward-inclined single cylinder
- Displacement: 149.8 cc
- Max power: 16.59 PS @ 8,500 rpm
- Max torque: 14.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
- Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 58.7 mm
- Fuel system: Fuel injection
- Transmission: 5-speed return
- Clutch: Multiple-disc, wet manual clutch
- Frame Type: Deltabox Frame
- Seat Height: 790mm
- Suspension (Front): Telescopic
- Suspension (Rear): Monoshock
- Caster Angle: 26°
- Trail: 100 mm
- Kerb weight: 129 kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 12 L
Although the Yamaha V-ixion never made it to India and the chances of the third generation model to make it to the sub-continent bleak, we would really like to see this motorcycle on our roads. The arrival of the V-ixion may also intrigue Honda to introduce the CB150R in the Indian market. If the V-ixion comes to India, will you buy it over the FZ-series? Do let us know your thoughts and opinions.
yes……………waiting for it ………………
when can we expect its in india…
yes if it has the same power as r15 but if they reduce power then they better keep it in Indonesia
Yes,definitely..