Yamaha R15 V4

Yamaha has crossed 1 million units of R15 production, marking a major milestone for the sportbike’s global lineup. Its popularity stems from sporty performance, sharp handling, premium features and consistent updates that keep it competitive in the 150–160 cc segment.

Yamaha launched the 2023 R15 V4, FZ-S, FZ-X and MT-15 in India with updates like traction control as standard, new colour options and feature upgrades (including a colour TFT screen on the R15 V4). The motorcycles essentially retain their existing engines and core mechanicals while offering enhanced tech and looks.

Yamaha updated its 2024 lineup, launching the R15 V4, R15S, R15M and FZ series (FZ-S FI, FZ FI V4, FZ-X) with new colour options and revised prices. The update was mainly cosmetic and pricing-related, with no major mechanical changes across the models.

Yamaha introduced a new Dark Knight colour for the R15, priced at around ?1.82 lakh (ex-showroom), making it slightly more affordable than some existing colour options. The update is purely cosmetic, adding a matte black theme with gold highlights, while the bike remains mechanically unchanged.

The 2023 Yamaha R15 V4 and Aerox 155 were updated with OBD-2 / BS6 Phase-2 compliant engines, along with new colour options and added features. The R15 V4 gained a standard quickshifter, while the Aerox 155 received traction control, hazard lights and feature updates, with performance figures largely unchanged.