Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0

If you dream about the Yamaha YZF-R15 but have budget restraints, this news is for you. Yamaha have introduced a practical version of the model, called the YZF-R15S V3.0, which missiles out on a few features but yet retains all the goodness of the popular sporty motorcycle. This affordable model gets a conventional seat instead of a split-seat and is available only in Racing Blue colour. With a price tag of Rs 1.57 lakh (ex-showroom), this helps save over Rs 12,000 as compared to the R15 V4. The best part is that the underpinnings and the heart remain the same — a 155-cc VVA-equipped, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, engine that churns out 18.6 hp and 14.1 Nm. This motor comes mated to a six-speed transmission, enhanced by a slip-and-assist clutch.