The 2025 Yamaha R15 V5 is a leap up in the legendary R-series platform that comes with sharp styling, state of the art features, and track-bred performance packed into a compact and rider-friendly design. It’s designed for young enthusiasts who want sporty appearance, great handling and great usability every day.
Aggressive Design and Aerodynamics
The R15 V5 draws its inspiration from the larger R1 and R7 and gets sharp LED headlamps with cornering DRLs, aerodynamic fairing, and a muscular fuel carrier. The dual-seat set up, a sharp tail-section and race-spec colour options including Racing Blue, Metallic Red and MotoGP Edition make it stand out on the road.
Refined Engine and Performance
Behind the fairing, the R15 V5 is propelled by a 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor with Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA). It makes 18.4 PS at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm to sit on a 6-speed transmission equipped with an assist/slipper clutch for a chatter-free and precise operation.
The result: a perfect blend of fast-revving power and instant response for not just sprinting between traffic lights, but also for dicing on narrow, winding backroads—and, of course, for scene-stealing urban jaunts.
Race-Tuned Handling
Based on the tried-and-tested Deltabox frame, the R15 V5 gets USD front forks and a linked monoshock at the rear. The bike is then super nimble thanks to its short wheel, as well as so stable in straight line, as well as easy to lean into a corner, be that on twisties or track days.
Tech-Loaded Console and Rider Aids
The R15 V5 is loaded with a whole bunch of smart elements such as a full-LCD digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity through the Yamaha Y-Connect app. Riders will also receive call alerts, ride stats, maintenance optimisations and more.
Higher trims add on traction control, quick shifter, dual-channel ABS and even eating modes (Street, Track, Rain) for enhanced safety and personalized experience.
Everyday Practicality
Even though it’s aggressive, the R15 V5 manages to bring a real world efficiency with 45–50 km/l being the claimed combined figure over an 11-litre fuel tank capacity giving in over 500 km of range. Reasonable enough, with low maintenance costs and readily available service support, for a daily commute.
Price and Value
Priced at ₹1.85 lakh and going up, the R15 V5 is a premium 150cc motorcycle loaded features not often found in this class. It’s ideal for riders who want a sportbike experience but don’t have a sportbike budget.
Conclusion
The Yamaha R15 V5 (2025) is the ultimate in power, performance and head turning style at a mere entry-level sportbike price, offering features, technology and performance outclassing bikes that cost much, much more.
