Yamaha has launched R15v4 and R15M in India; it was a global debut for the world, but we are the first to get it in our market. It is a proud moment as a big Japanese pioneer considers India their main market, and Global debut is made from India. We had seen a test mules spy shots and were confused whether we will be having new-gen R3 or is this R15v4. The confusion is sorted out. Yamaha has first time launched an M version of R15. There are subtle changes in version 4 than what was in the earlier version. Let's have a look.
Engine & Gearbox
The powerplant is carried over from the v3. It is the same 155cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine equipped with VVA tech. It produces 18.4Ps at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm 7500 rpm. It gets the same 6-speed gearbox coupled through a slip and assists clutch. The update is in the form of the addition of a Traction Control System and an optional Quick-Shifter. There are two riding modes as well: Street and Track. Yes, you read that right. Quick-Shifter is standard on Racing Blue, but you can get it at an additional cost to Red or Dark-Knight.
Design
The changes are mostly in the design department. R15v4 gets a complete design revamped. Starting from the front look, the front is now inspired by the newly launched Yamaha R7. It gets a single bifunctional projector unit placed in the centre. It has both high beam and low beam function, also seen on MT15. On the sides of the projector, we get LED DRLs placed, and the shape is inspired by the R15 v3 headlamp. Yamaha says the small-size of projector unit has helped them in getting a more aerodynamic front cowl.
Suspension & Brakes
Finally, Yamaha has given front Upside Down Fork tubes for Indian spec model too. Yamaha R3, MT15 and R15v3 gets USD Globally but not for India. This time no discriminations and no cost cutting. When KTM 125s are getting them why cant R15 have them. These are 37mm diameter and will provide a better confidence on turns. The rear is a mono-shock as on v3.
The wheels and tyre size is also same, both 17 inch wheels with same design. Rear tyre is a 140 section.
Chassis is same Deltabox with same Aluminum swingarm.
Features
Yamaha has given a whole new LCD screen for the v4. It has tons of information and has Bluetooth Connectivity through Y-Connect app.
Starting from Left, cluster has a Gear position indicator, moving to left it shows Street mode or TRack mode. These are modes for cluster Track mode shows, Latest Lap time and Fastest lap time, Street mode shows Avg. mileage, avg. speed, coolant temperature and battery power. Then we have VVA, then app connectivity status and beside it phone battery status and to the right there's a clock. 
Then a big band of tachometer and a speedometer in the centre of console. Below the speedo lies odo and trip meters. Below that the track and street mode information and on the bottom right is fuel guage.
Outside the LCD we have TCS lamp, Shift assist light, SMS indicator, incoming call indicator, high coolant lamp and Neutral light.
Beside it gets Side stand engine cut-off feature and dual horns.
Colour & Price
Currently there are three colours for R15v4 and two for R15M.
Metallic Red, Dark Knight Black and racing Blue.
R15M gets a Silver M colour and a Monster Energy MotoGP livery.
Price Starts from Rs. 1.68 lakhs to Rs. 1.8 lakhs ex-showroom New Delhi.
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