New 2011 Yamaha R15

New 2011 Yamaha R15

Yamaha is all set to launch the latest version of their most popular bike Yamaha R15. This new 2011 Yamaha R15 with a dimension of 1995 x 670 x 1070 mm as it's length x width x height respectively has resemblance to Yamaha own's sporty bike Yamaha R6. This new 2011 Yamaha R15 will get launched in the Indian market by March 2011.New 2011 Yamaha R15 features a 149.8cc Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Petrol engine which will provide a maximum power of around 17 Bhp @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of around 15 Nm @ 7500 rpm. This new 2011 Yamaha R15 is expected to give around 32 kmpl in the cities and around 43 kmpl in the highways. 2011 Yamaha R15 with a 6-speed manual transmission is said to have a top-speed of about 135 kmh.

Latest yamaha YZF-R1 LE sports bike Review

The new YZF-R1 LE sports Valentino Rossi livery just like his YZF-M1 MotoGP bike, but will come in very limited numbers. Back for 2010, the YZF-R1 is the only production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. Crossplane technology, first pioneered in MotoGP® racing with the M1, puts each piston 90° from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270° – 180°- 90°- 180°.

 

 yamaha YZF-R1 LE sports bike

 

yamaha YZF-R1 LE sports bike

 

yamaha YZF-R1 LE sports bike

Best Yamaha FZ8 Revuew:)

We had just saying yesterday, about the scoop of our colleagues in the press, that the dissemination of images “spy” in FZ8 and Fazer8 would have a some effect on the communication strategy of Yamaha. In fact here is that the House of Iwata, ahead of the previously fixed date of 12 March, shows the first official image of its new naked 800.

So we can now confirm that the new model is derived from the maxi naked FZ1 with which it shares chassis , suspension and engine, of course adapted to accommodate the reduction in displacement to 800 cc (for this purpose seems certain to reduce the bore at the same race).

The FZ8 is very nice, especially the front and buy new personality thanks to fairing more modern approach than that of his sister from 1,000 cc. The blue version of the photo will not be quite the only proposal, and certainly the presence of a beautiful white, so fashionable in the model year of the last years of a little ‘all manufacturers.

Engine, chassis, swingarm, rear subframe and muffler, is black, contrasting with the golden wheels and fork, with the collectors and the chrome shiny paint of the superstructure reasons that we believe may be maintained in the other color versions.

For now, technical data have been disseminated but compared to the 150 horsepower of the FZ1 you could expect a maximum output between 110 and 120 hp and torque at all comparable to that of the 1,000 cc engine from which the FZ8 is derived. Price? Assume no more than 8,000 Euro … the “viewfinder” is the leadership of the Kawasaki Z750!

2011 Yamaha FZ8

Yamaha’s newest naked is holding the middle (weight) ground.

Yesterday was one of those clear, dry and mildly warm winter days that draws so many people to Southern California, making it a great day to be out riding the all-new 2011 Yamaha FZ8 middleweight standard. Perhaps the economic recession is partly responsible for Yamaha’s choice of a local venue for the bike’s Stateside riding introduction. But it also doesn’t hurt when the very mix of urban coolness and serpentine coastal canyon roads are within an expensive cab fare of its headquarters. Yamaha put us up for a night at the trendy Edwin Hotel in downtown Venice Beach so we wouldn’t be subjected to morning rush-hour madness. Following breakfast, we headed north up the Pacific Coast Highway and into the Santa Monica Mountains.
Slotting in nicely in terms of both displacement and price between its FZ1 and FZ6R siblings, the 779cc FZ8 blends handling agility with power-delivery versatility and has convincingly captured the middle-ground, not only within the FZ model line, but it is also a new force in the category due to its performance value. The FZ8 is manageable enough for the novice while being practical and entertaining for advanced riders. Sharing identical chassis geometry to the FZ1, the 8 is notably lighter on its feet, mostly due to a 30-percent reduction of crankshaft inertia and a 0.5-inch narrower rear wheel. With its ample amount of steering-lock sweep, low-speed maneuverability in and about town is excellent. The cockpit is narrow in the midsection, helping to broaden the appeal of its 32.1-inch high seat and allowing an easier reach to the ground at stops. The six-speed gearbox uses a lower first-gear ratio and shorter final gearing than that of the FZ1, making for ultra-easy, smooth departures from a standstill. A feathery-light-clutch pull, slick-shifting transmission and spot-on fuel mapping combine with very low vibes and plentiful bottom-to-mid rpm torque delivery, allowing a super-fluid, casual cruise in route to the canyons.
When it came to opening ’er up and putting the chassis to the test threading through the apexes of fantastic twisty roads like Decker, Mulholland and Latigo Canyon roads, I was pleased to find an added surge of controllable power coming in at 6000 rpm. The engine offers minimal vibes, even when nearing the 11,500-rpm redline. Handling proved light and composed to a point, only unraveling when subjected to moderate to severe undulations in the road that overwhelmed the rear shock damping. Sadly, the only adjustment offered is spring preload, and while the shock’s calibration serves well for general-purpose riding, striking a balance between comfort and sport, it appears to be holding back the FZ8 chassis’ potential in a pretty big way when you throw the hammer down.
Riders with more aggressive sporting aspirations can turn to the aftermarket for suspension alternatives. For most, however, the standard FZ8 should easily suffice. And at $8490, it’s a bargain amongst class peers, leaving plenty of change to spare should one wish to tap the broad model-specific accessories Yamaha has to offer.