| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank 13–14 L; mileage ~33 kmpl
| - Fuel tank capacity: 11 litres
- Claimed mileage: 40 kmpl
- 155cc liquid-cooled FI engine, BS6-compliant
- Engine output: 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
- Torque: 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 293cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, FI engine
- Max power ~26.5–27.3 PS
- Max torque ~27–28 Nm
- 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox
| - 155cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve single-cylinder
- Fuel injection with VVA (variable valve actuation)
- 6-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch
- Electric starter only, no kick start
- Claimed top speed: 140 km/h
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 1,369 mm
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase: 1325 mm
- Ground clearance: 170 mm
- Seat height: 815 mm
- Kerb weight: 142 kg
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| Dimensions | - Seat height 765 mm
- Kerb weight 172 kg
- Overall length/width/height not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Overall length: 1990 mm
- Overall width: 725 mm
- Overall height: 1135 mm
- Sports bike body type, faired design
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage minimal; not quantified officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - No dedicated underseat cargo storage mentioned (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
- Pillion seat present but sporty and compact
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| Comfort & Interior | - Retro bench seat with standard padding
- Ergonomic upright riding posture
| - Clip-on handlebars with aggressive riding posture
- Split seats with special seat design on R15M
- Upside-down front forks improve ride quality
- Linked-type monocross rear suspension
- Seat height 815 mm may feel tall for short riders
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Analog instrument cluster with basic readouts
- No factory Bluetooth or navigation
| - Fully digital instrument cluster
- Bluetooth-enabled instrument console, Yamaha connectivity
- Two display modes: Street and Track
- Gear position indicator and trip functions
- Engine kill switch and hazard light not specifically detailed (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
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| Safety | - Front disc with ABS, rear drum
- Optional rear disc with ABS on higher trim
- Single-channel ABS on this variant
| - Dual-channel ABS standard
- Traction control system standard on R15M
- Quick shifter standard on R15M
- Front disc brake: 282 mm
- Rear disc brake: 220 mm
- Tubeless tyres front and rear
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| Design & Exterior | - Classic retro styling with chrome elements
- Available colors: Black, Maroon, Grey
- Spoke wheels with vintage look
| - Sporty full-faired design inspired by bigger R-series
- USD front forks with golden finish
- Metallic Grey colour officially highlighted
- Special graphics, 3D R15M emblem, special seat
- Alloy wheels, 100/80-17 front tyre
- 140/70R17 radial rear tyre
- LED headlamp and LED tail/turn indicators
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| Sales & Imports | - Imported as CBU units to Nepal
- Agni MotoInc sole authorized importer
- Sold via Jawa showrooms across major Nepali cities
| - Authorised distributor: MAW Enterprises, Yamaha Nepal
- Officially available in Nepal bike market
- Positioned above standard R15 V4 in pricing
- Launch reported as latest Yamaha sports bike in Nepal
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as premium retro alternative to Royal Enfield
- Price considered competitive for classic segment
| - Price around Rs 6,33,900 on-road Nepal
- Earlier launch price quoted as Rs 5,79,900
- Higher price than base R15 V4 by ~Rs 30,000
- Offers advanced features: traction control, quick shifter
- Considered premium entry-level sports bike
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| Pros | - Strong mid-range performance from 293cc engine
- Authentic vintage design appeal
- Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern mechanicals
| - Strong performance from 155cc VVA engine
- Advanced safety: dual-channel ABS and traction control
- Quick shifter standard for sportier riding
- Modern Bluetooth digital console with two modes
- Aggressive R-series styling and premium feel
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| Cons | - Rear drum brake on base variant less confidence inspiring
- Ground clearance and full dimensions not clearly promoted (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Limited underseat storage practicality
| - High seat height may be challenging for shorter riders
- Aggressive riding posture less comfortable for daily commuting
- Premium pricing versus other 150–160cc bikes
- Underseat and practical storage limited (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
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