With the spotting of its face, bit
by bit, the Indonesian blogs have revealed the complete motorcycle and it looks
smashing to say the least! Update – we now have a spy video as well
(inserted towards the end of the article)
Yamaha, from the transition of v1 to
v2, did not alter the front looks of the motorcycle. They only rear lifted it
and added a fatter tyre. However, with the increasing competition, they are
going all out with the version 3 and that is great news for all the
enthusiasts.
After various pics from different
angles made way, the face has been revealed for the first time by a spy pic.
Let us quickly take a 360 degree look of what has surfaced so far..
The motorcycle gets a more aerodynamic tail. The tail lamp
is a tiny LED unit and also notice the rear cowl (is it also a grab rail?).
The version 3 gets a big change in the form of upside down
front forks. Also notice the all-digital cockpit and the flowing tail.
A side view of the fairing – lends it an eyebrow-down angry
look. The visor appears elongated as well.
Not a comprehensive change to the side fairing. This view
also gives a better look at the elongated visor. There is no ABS ring to talk
about but it is expected to be on offer, at least in India.
The silver-tip exhaust canister appears a little smaller and
not as raised.
And for the first time the face of
the motorcycle! We must admit its a job really well done Yamaha. The sweptback
split headlamps (which appear to be LED units) get pilot lights on the corners.
There is a big air dam in between (not sure if it is just a design element or
functional to provide more air to the engine). There is a clear resemblance
with the gorgeous CBR 600RR and that is a good thing actually.
A modified image to present a better
view of how the motorcycle will look in blue from the sides…
In India, Yamaha has organised a press conference for a
major announcement on the 24th of January which appears to be the launch of the 250 cc FZ25. The R15 v3 is expected to be a mid-year
launch.
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