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I have been using this bike for almost 5 months now and have done quite a lot number of long rides. So here is my experience. The bike does not feel that it lacks power in almost any part of the trip. The heating of the bike is not even in existence for almost 150-160kms in a stretch. Fuel economy is around 43-48 kmpl on highway. But, for sure it depends upon the the riding style and the weight that has been put on the bike. Problems such as backache and wrist ache could be minimized with regular workout sessions. I do not want to compare it with other bikes because every bike has its own set of pros and cons. Overall, it has been a good riding experience only with two exceptions of low visibility of headlamps and lack of ABS at high speeds.
I ride a rc390 and when i rode the new r15 it felt good and the engine refinement is really great. Its good even for cities as it doesnt heat up like the ktm .i dont complain about the riding position but for most of the people its really a problem
I own the first batch of V3. Took a 500km hill drive with lots of highways to cover. Sacrifice some comfort then this machine is the most rewarding i've driven. I understand why this bike is a legend!
getting my own v4 in couple of days and it all started here with this video a year back. immediately rented v3 for a day and instantly fell in love with it and knew this is the bike to get. just to be sure test rode few other bikes and nothing came close (it did like mt v2 or rc 390 but i have a sweet spot for this bike). the handling is just out of this world, corners are a delight to attack and i am hooked on this bike's forgiving low-end with superb high end performance. just sad that yamaha are not interested in releasing other enthusiast bikes like r3 and r7 (please let the rumors be true about r7 coming soon to india). until then this will be my track and touring partner. thanks powerdrift for this video, i found this during the lowest moment in my life and it has been one of few reason to wake up and find motivation to work towards something. cheers :)
@@peanutbutter4654 i definitely am, clocked 3k and yes i agree about quick shifter. quick question, how is your experience with it in first to second and second to third gears (quickshifter)?
@@starkm42 i have just clocked 1,100kms. Coming to quickshifer, i have been told by the showroom guys to not use it from first to second gear. And it is pretty rough from second gear to third, but from third gear onwards its amazing. Have a nice day.
@@sakunthalak976 for money Motorbeam can even say that splendor can beat ktm390 duke in a drag race.....!!! They should be ashamed of calling them a review channel..!!
People I mean u ..always compare r15v3 155cc with NS 200 or rs 200 or rc 200 ...that's the power of r15 Did u ever compare r15 with any other 150cc bikes ...never right Now u know the power of R15V3 Beast
With 12,000 KMs onboard and an year of ownership, I am more than happy of overall ownership. Already did touring of almost 1100KMs in just 2 days and never felt the bike to be underpowered or stressed be it highways or twisties of Ooty. ❤ R15 v3
I have always believed one needs a minimum level of fitness to ride a sportsbike and that's a fact. If you really are a sportsbike lover you wouldn't complain.
Wasn't as exciting as half as expected. It was somewhat of the same kind as of the first ride review of r15 v3.0. Not that there was something wrong with the review, but it wasn't like how Powerdrift should've reviewed a motorcycle like this ! Maybe due to higher standards set by the team !? IMHO
you guys are lucky. this damn bike cost IR 2.61 lakhs in Nepal. I am from nepal and we are fucked. Nepal is fucked up. Apache rr310 cost IR 4.87lakhs here...doomed
No I don't want to buy an R15 after buying a CBR 250R 2018 model. After riding a CBR for the last 3 months I will feel the lack of power and punch in V3. I am happy with my CBR. Please do a review of the new CBR 250R.
Complaining about wrist pain and back pain, try a 600 or 1000 supersports, you will know what pain really means! Tall riders would not have much problems with any kind of pain with the R15! And it gets better with time as the body adapts the sitting composure. And if pain is a concern, stay away from anything with a sportsbike tag, go with a naked, tourer or a cruiser and stop complaining like illiterates. The price is high no doubt, but that tag comes with the amount of technology put in the frame and the engine, seriously people go with a basic engine with a comfortable posture and stop looking at the 'R' branded Yamaha bikes, MT or the FZ would be more feasible...
🔥 riding My Fzs since 5 years.. And newly bought the Fz25 ABS one.. This is what we can say Lord of the streets. Pain? Fz series comes with painfree GARUNTEE 😝😝
@Sumedh Mahekar Really ?? English is the second language for majority of India and most spoken language after Hindi. English is the most easiest language to learn compared to any other in the world even Hindi. For example I have been learning both Hindi and English in school but I only got English I forget everything I learned about Hindi.
Yes definitely without single doubt this baby track machine is for me . And it feels like it's just made for me by packing up all my wants from a sportsbike . So a big thumbs up for Yamaha R15 V3 👍
You guys are talking about r15? I'm here waiting for the 2017 duke 390 review 😂😂 Just a 0-100 video was rolled out. I waited, bought the bike, been to ladakh on it and returned home too! Yet the review isnt here 😂😂😂
Bike is awesome but it’s damn committed and considering fuel tank it’s not suitable at all for long tour. So only choice left is to ride this beauty in City, well, riding in city in Valentino style? Nope, it’s not everyone sports bike..
I owned v2 for 6 yrs and i just sold off recently...i could not keep up with the sitting posture anymore...i was getting backpains from rides more than 15 mins everytime and found scooty more practical and fun for long rides....i could just wander off and ride at 40kmhr without worrying about cluth,gears and all
@@akashdas9292 if you are planning to buy a full fairing bike,go with cbr or ninja...r15 will give you backpains and if you love lazy drives,go with a 125 or 150 cc scooty,powerful yet practical for daily rides
@@divyanshkumar4762 avenger is a great bike,but im done with bikes for now bro,im starting to enjoy scooty a lot recently ,its ow on maintenance,light and nimble.
Ever since I was a teenager, yamaha has stayed away from me due to my huge physique. I am 6'2' and weight lil above 100kgs... Back in time I curse my physique just because I could not ride rx series., that's time RDs was not affordable.. New age R15 tempts me a lot but again the I had to stay away as the bike looks like a remediate toy when I sit on it... R3 suits a bit but again turns out to be expensive... Sigh!!! All I can do is watch your amazing reviews and feel bad for being huge 😜 Way to go team..
No doubt Yamaha makes amazing motorcycles! The bike looks way ahead of its time.!! But I would prefer comfort over sporty aggression any day! For at the end of the day when you ll go back to your bed you definitely gonna regret that back pain. FZ250 would be my bet.
It's price bothers me. 1.4 lacs on Road here in Ludhiana Punjab. That's like too much for 19hp bike with No ABS. I know r15 has been exceptionally good bike but now a days 200cc bikes comes for cheaper. If I would ever have thought to sell my Apache 180 and buying R15 v3, my mind would say, Put ₹32,000 more and get ABS DOMINAR. Now that's tricky. I wish Bajaj could come up with a 400cc Sports bike with Dual headlamps 😍😍😍
God! RS 200 looks bad, R15 makes ur back ache, RC 200 is a pain in the a**, zmr is a joke, a bad one and Gixxer lacks a top end. This segment needs a saviour
Uramesh Sanjowa lol,design it's subjective..even I feel RS 200 looks like too many things are going on like it's more thn enough too many cuts and stuff. I don't hate it But can't say it's the best.
I think a "plastic tank" is not a quality major setback, it's just a cover and I think some of the big-expensive bikes featured it too. the plastic tank cover actually have a good advantage. in case of broken or accident, you just need to replace the cover (that protect the actual gas tank inside), not the entire gas tank unit so it's will definitely cheaper. in Indonesia this bike featured with USD front forks, the first and only in it's class, thus made it special amongst 150cc sportbikes. not to mention the VVA and slipper clutch, relatively rare on 150cc segment.
Sad to see Yamaha do a below average job in terms of quality. My FZ25 is definitely a step or two below the FZ16, but the design and engine won me over. By the way, why don't you do a comparo of the V3 and the R15S - it's something that no mainstream magazine seems to be covering. Is the older design still competent enough - I believe it has a superior build as well.
@@pranavdivekar912 you feel pain riding it? I'll be doing 400+km rides sometimes and daily commute will it be okay? Or should I go for gixxer250sf or fz25
In short: Smooth engine(not buttersmooth but ok) , powerful bike especially on city . But sporty riding posture aiding to backache , wrist pain etc... on long rides , uncomfortable pillion seat (better forget u have one , useless though not absolutely ), no grab rail , no ABS , bit overpriced . Conclusion: Made for only power-hungry boys as an entry level sports bike with compromise on comfort & practicality.
ok i still don't understand yamaha has given 6speed gear box for r15 and 5speed gear box for fz25 ... why so??? everyone complaints that fz25 needs that extra gear 😪
Yamaha has been clear when they marketed fz25 just as a high capacity commuter. Its not a street fighter or a naked sportbike like MT series. Thats why the less power, 5 speed gear box and commuterish ergonomics.
yamaha should look into that.. coz riding fz 25 at 100kmph really begs for that extra gear.. i juss hope with abs as standard in 2019 there is something for this also...
U must have an additional scooter or bike to feel relieved from the back and wrist pain u get from R15, Everyday drive on R15 will make u feel jealous when u see someone comfortable on a scooter, so I use it on alternate days, fun, sportiness and comfort and yes extra money too🤣 this is so comfortable for me😜
Nothing wrong with Mr. Painter. But wow, this video is the perfect example of Indian automotive journalists going- aur simple banaooo aur simple banaooo sabko samaj me ana chaiye. I felt like this video was just like going through a showroom brochure, with added video effects.
First of all CONGRATULATIONS powerdrift for 1 million subscribers I have been watching this since 20k subs and a special THANK YOU for featuring my COMMENT in this episode I'm so happy and finally YES r15v3 is my sports bike I have been using it from a month and that's not 130 top speed I reached to 142
I'd be more interested in a naked Street fighter with this VVA engine and the slipper clutch. Comfortable yet sporty enough for day to day commutes. I wonder why Yamaha doesn't focus on making one when they have such a sweet engine, considering how successful the kTm Duke 200 has been. And with Yamaha being Yamaha, there wouldn't be any reliability issues as well. A naked motorcycle would mean less price too.. P.S: I'd give an extra like to the video for the "A sports bike with 450 km range??? Chai pi lo.." comment. Varun isn't called the thought scripter for nothing..
It's a track machine and MaShahAllah a real head Turner. But if you are someone who wants a bike for the city and highway then go with the gixxer or gixxer sf because it's performance is better in the city and gixxer is easy to handle fast yet sporty handing.
5"7 55kg R15 v.3 owner here. I've covered about 3700 kms. Currently in Pune. You know how bad the traffic can get here. I get an average of 25 kmpl. The fan turns on almost two minutes into bad traffic and it starts straining the bike especially when crawling in 1st gear. But once it starts moving.. you just fall in love with the way she handles. post 4500 rpm people turn their heads to find where the sweet bike music comes from. My bike comfortable cruises at 45 kmph in 6th gear. Reasonable service charges. Brakes could've been better. Daily commute in a position like that isn't easy. Like Varun said, backaches come and go (also wrist, elbow and shoulder pain) You just get used to it and will soon find that sweet spot where its most comfortable. I love my bike. Especially after beating most 200cc bikes available in the market. Also I touched 150 with 87 octane petrol. Imagine what more I could achieve with a higher octane ;)
Nice review but that's not how engines work. You don't HAVE to get better performance due to higher octane rating. It all depends on what the engine was designed for. And I'm pretty sure an r15 wasn't designed with high octane fuel in mind. Read the manual.
varad4444 I’ve tried different octane fuels. Highest I’ve used is power 99. There’s a noticeable amount of difference in acceleration. I couldn’t do a top speed run on power 99 yet but I’ll soon.
@@prathamshukla1280 not my reason for choice though, I kinda like the full single plate fairing and the more meaty tail section of the S variant. Pillion, comfort aside, it just looks better to me than the fairing on v2 and the highly overhung tail section of the v2. Also, the R15s closely resembles the R1. Edit: Not to mention that the S variant is actually more comfortable than v2 for riding alone.
Take off the saree guard, get steel braided brake line from any other Indian bike, new brake calipers and a cheap master cylinder. All of it for just Rs. 10K more.
Booked the Limited Edition. Waiting to get my first Bike. 😇😋😍 It’s really awesome review and the kind of cinematography you done in this video is mind blowing 😘. Keep up the good work. Just now subscribed waiting for more new videos, Good Luck👍🏻.
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Bro I am from Pak, You r doing really Remarkable job, One thing Basically its not a Proper Sports Bike like its Bigger Brother R6 its a Mini Sports bike,So you Cant Expect a Massive Top Speed from this like Proper Sports Bike Like R6 or Super bike R1 or Hyper bike Like H2R 400 KMH, which is My Dream Bike.Here in Pak Bikes r Danm Expensive Like CBR 150 R 660000 and Unfortunately R15 V3 has not Launched in PAK Even NOW, Yeh Gixxer 150 SF was Launched Yesterday in 400000 RS which is Shamed Due to Price/ Thanks Keep it up.
Danishkhan basharat ali 3 months waiting period for a bike which has inferior build quality than previous models and build quality issues. Went for the R15s
No. V3 not a good one. Inferior build quaity , lack of abs, and lack of comfort because of aggressive ride position. Would wait for Gixxer sf 2019. Overall it's not good in practically.
@@seepranavg yes. It will be more sportier than before to take on Apache 160 4v. better led lights and little bump in power and much fine tuned engine.
@@minnalmurali007 I don't consider bikes below 600 cc track focussed bike. They lack the punch. For most of us going to use it for commute not on tracks.
Good Morning#PDArmy! The much awaited R15 V3 review is here. Smash that Like button if you enjoyed watching it! Remember to hit "Subscribe" for more such videos, and be sure to click the Bell icon "🔔" above to stay notified.
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@varunpainter bhai bhai bhai Plz make new Yamaha R3 review plz BHAI am waiting......... Plz plz @powerdrift
IS IT BETTER THAN FZ25 ?
kb aayegi mere paas
I have been using this bike for almost 5 months now and have done quite a lot number of long rides. So here is my experience. The bike does not feel that it lacks power in almost any part of the trip. The heating of the bike is not even in existence for almost 150-160kms in a stretch. Fuel economy is around 43-48 kmpl on highway. But, for sure it depends upon the the riding style and the weight that has been put on the bike. Problems such as backache and wrist ache could be minimized with regular workout sessions. I do not want to compare it with other bikes because every bike has its own set of pros and cons. Overall, it has been a good riding experience only with two exceptions of low visibility of headlamps and lack of ABS at high speeds.
@Sayantan Bhattacharya absolutely correct..
Seems like you're enjoying your new bike quite thoroughly, Mohit. Godspeed.
I lost da pickup after my fst service...
Done 130Kph in 5th gear and said it as the top speed? Come on Varun! Still one more gear left!!!
I did 146 with v1
I ride a rc390 and when i rode the new r15 it felt good and the engine refinement is really great. Its good even for cities as it doesnt heat up like the ktm .i dont complain about the riding position but for most of the people its really a problem
You from atasuki?
Yamaha designer aren't designers , they kinda artist 🔥❤️🥵
I own the first batch of V3. Took a 500km hill drive with lots of highways to cover. Sacrifice some comfort then this machine is the most rewarding i've driven. I understand why this bike is a legend!
Just got one, with dual channel abs now, and body pain is real but engine is something you can never get bored of, lovely rides with pillion
getting my own v4 in couple of days and it all started here with this video a year back. immediately rented v3 for a day and instantly fell in love with it and knew this is the bike to get. just to be sure test rode few other bikes and nothing came close (it did like mt v2 or rc 390 but i have a sweet spot for this bike). the handling is just out of this world, corners are a delight to attack and i am hooked on this bike's forgiving low-end with superb high end performance. just sad that yamaha are not interested in releasing other enthusiast bikes like r3 and r7 (please let the rumors be true about r7 coming soon to india). until then this will be my track and touring partner. thanks powerdrift for this video, i found this during the lowest moment in my life and it has been one of few reason to wake up and find motivation to work towards something. cheers :)
i just got mine, v4 with the quickshifter is amazing. Hope you are having fun.
@@peanutbutter4654 i definitely am, clocked 3k and yes i agree about quick shifter. quick question, how is your experience with it in first to second and second to third gears (quickshifter)?
@@starkm42 i have just clocked 1,100kms. Coming to quickshifer, i have been told by the showroom guys to not use it from first to second gear. And it is pretty rough from second gear to third, but from third gear onwards its amazing. Have a nice day.
yeah same experience here, have fun ride safe :)
power drift videos were so much better before.idk what had happened to u guys.
Powerdrift provides the most genuine reviews.....Not like motorbeam who can do anything for money...!!!
I got a company 😅
@@sakunthalak976 for money Motorbeam can even say that splendor can beat ktm390 duke in a drag race.....!!! They should be ashamed of calling them a review channel..!!
People I mean u ..always compare r15v3 155cc with NS 200 or rs 200 or rc 200 ...that's the power of r15
Did u ever compare r15 with any other 150cc bikes ...never right
Now u know the power of R15V3 Beast
Super valid point
GSX R150 is faster than R15 v3
It prices more than 200's
With 12,000 KMs onboard and an year of ownership, I am more than happy of overall ownership.
Already did touring of almost 1100KMs in just 2 days and never felt the bike to be underpowered or stressed be it highways or twisties of Ooty.
❤ R15 v3
Seems like you are having a lot of fun, Abhishek!
@@powerdriftofficial Hell yeah!! 😉👍
Happy riding, Abhishek!
Powerdrift makes world-class videos. My only complain is engine noise is almost none. There should be more engine noise, less music.
Yes I'm 5.9 , ridden 1750 KM's no pain THIS IS MY SPORTS BIKE 😘😘😘
I have always believed one needs a minimum level of fitness to ride a sportsbike and that's a fact. If you really are a sportsbike lover you wouldn't complain.
Parikshit Basu true that!
Wasn't as exciting as half as expected. It was somewhat of the same kind as of the first ride review of r15 v3.0.
Not that there was something wrong with the review, but it wasn't like how Powerdrift should've reviewed a motorcycle like this !
Maybe due to higher standards set by the team !? IMHO
Dark knight black fans like here
I have my R15 V1, it's been with me for close to a decade now. I love keeping it stock and pristine, it's turning out to be a classic.
R15 is the best sportsbike available in india in its capacity and its price rane ! Def my sportsbike!😍💯
Yes, that's my darling R15 v3....... The R DNA..... Love U R
R15 lovers 😍🔥 give a like here👍
you guys are lucky. this damn bike cost IR 2.61 lakhs in Nepal. I am from nepal and we are fucked. Nepal is fucked up. Apache rr310 cost IR 4.87lakhs here...doomed
Sandeep Gurung get well soon 😥
sai bieber its like cancer . Very less hope. Thanks anyways
I hope u get soon
Lol bro It's 5lac + in Bangladesh
it should be because in BD you are not kind to ride above 160cc so price should be lil high so you guys can feel your ridiing a 600 > cc man lel
No I don't want to buy an R15 after buying a CBR 250R 2018 model. After riding a CBR for the last 3 months I will feel the lack of power and punch in V3. I am happy with my CBR. Please do a review of the new CBR 250R.
ronit bhattacharya price！man.In china，cbr250r＝2 × r15，fxxk tariffs
Don't compare a single cylinder bike with twin cylinder
0:20 was the shizz!
Haha! Bois want what they want! :P
Complaining about wrist pain and back pain, try a 600 or 1000 supersports, you will know what pain really means! Tall riders would not have much problems with any kind of pain with the R15! And it gets better with time as the body adapts the sitting composure. And if pain is a concern, stay away from anything with a sportsbike tag, go with a naked, tourer or a cruiser and stop complaining like illiterates. The price is high no doubt, but that tag comes with the amount of technology put in the frame and the engine, seriously people go with a basic engine with a comfortable posture and stop looking at the 'R' branded Yamaha bikes, MT or the FZ would be more feasible...
🔥 riding My Fzs since 5 years.. And newly bought the Fz25 ABS one.. This is what we can say Lord of the streets. Pain? Fz series comes with painfree GARUNTEE 😝😝
@@anuragsivam1461 ... Absolutely agree...
Please stay with English, or lose South Indian subs.
@Sumedh Mahekar Really ?? English is the second language for majority of India and most spoken language after Hindi. English is the most easiest language to learn compared to any other in the world even Hindi. For example I have been learning both Hindi and English in school but I only got English I forget everything I learned about Hindi.
@Sumedh Mahekar ok keep your hindi with you.English is enough for us.
Yes definitely without single doubt this baby track machine is for me . And it feels like it's just made for me by packing up all my wants from a sportsbike . So a big thumbs up for Yamaha R15 V3 👍
Definitely my sports bike...1k KM's done🔥🔥🔥
here in the Philippines. r15 v3 has USD forks.
Lucky people😎
You guys are talking about r15? I'm here waiting for the 2017 duke 390 review 😂😂
Just a 0-100 video was rolled out. I waited, bought the bike, been to ladakh on it and returned home too! Yet the review isnt here 😂😂😂
Parimi Aditya... 2017 duke 390 is already reviewed by PD
Bike is awesome but it’s damn committed and considering fuel tank it’s not suitable at all for long tour. So only choice left is to ride this beauty in City, well, riding in city in Valentino style? Nope, it’s not everyone sports bike..
Where is. Sager sheldkar
Nation wants to know
Do watch this to find out more : ua-cam.com/video/ywkN1529cgY/v-deo.html
Bhai so rahe ho kya 🙄 He left PD months ago
I owned v2 for 6 yrs and i just sold off recently...i could not keep up with the sitting posture anymore...i was getting backpains from rides more than 15 mins everytime and found scooty more practical and fun for long rides....i could just wander off and ride at 40kmhr without worrying about cluth,gears and all
That's sad. I was planning to buy but I'm worried after came across your review
@@akashdas9292 if you are planning to buy a full fairing bike,go with cbr or ninja...r15 will give you backpains and if you love lazy drives,go with a 125 or 150 cc scooty,powerful yet practical for daily rides
Then Avenger is best for u
@@divyanshkumar4762 avenger is a great bike,but im done with bikes for now bro,im starting to enjoy scooty a lot recently ,its ow on maintenance,light and nimble.
@@khoirommilton9816 you seem too feminine to own a bike
Ever since I was a teenager, yamaha has stayed away from me due to my huge physique. I am 6'2' and weight lil above 100kgs... Back in time I curse my physique just because I could not ride rx series., that's time RDs was not affordable..
New age R15 tempts me a lot but again the I had to stay away as the bike looks like a remediate toy when I sit on it... R3 suits a bit but again turns out to be expensive...
Sigh!!!
All I can do is watch your amazing reviews and feel bad for being huge 😜
Way to go team..
kunal meena wish it did .. but trust me even that was small .. esp Thunderbird ..
Kawasaki 400 , R3 , benelli 600 and adventure style bikes suit me ..
I m 6'1 and 104 kgs, i know the problem bro, cruisers should best compliment you!
Varun aur Powerdrift ne kar diya hai bantai logo ko khush. The start was very funny 😂
Haha! Varun knows how to keep them riders happy!
No doubt Yamaha makes amazing motorcycles! The bike looks way ahead of its time.!! But I would prefer comfort over sporty aggression any day! For at the end of the day when you ll go back to your bed you definitely gonna regret that back pain. FZ250 would be my bet.
It's price bothers me.
1.4 lacs on Road here in Ludhiana Punjab.
That's like too much for 19hp bike with No ABS.
I know r15 has been exceptionally good bike but now a days 200cc bikes comes for cheaper.
If I would ever have thought to sell my Apache 180 and buying R15 v3, my mind would say,
Put ₹32,000 more and get ABS DOMINAR.
Now that's tricky.
I wish Bajaj could come up with a 400cc Sports bike with Dual headlamps 😍😍😍
I am not a big fan of R15 but I still love the V 2.0 design. It looks much sharper than v3. 0 from side and rear profile.
Nowadays Yamaha india is facing a serious quality issues....I really feel sad for Yamaha
It's common now like ktm at least here in mumbai everyone has it, Waiting for the aprilia rs150!
God! RS 200 looks bad, R15 makes ur back ache, RC 200 is a pain in the a**, zmr is a joke, a bad one and Gixxer lacks a top end. This segment needs a saviour
Someone one's said , nothing in this world is perfect 😁
Let's just hope aprilia has the answer to your question
R15 is a track bike, don't expect it to be a Royal Enfield.
Vivekanand R rs 200 looks great baby have u ever seen one
Uramesh Sanjowa lol,design it's subjective..even I feel RS 200 looks like too many things are going on like it's more thn enough too many cuts and stuff.
I don't hate it
But can't say it's the best.
I think a "plastic tank" is not a quality major setback, it's just a cover and I think some of the big-expensive bikes featured it too. the plastic tank cover actually have a good advantage. in case of broken or accident, you just need to replace the cover (that protect the actual gas tank inside), not the entire gas tank unit so it's will definitely cheaper. in Indonesia this bike featured with USD front forks, the first and only in it's class, thus made it special amongst 150cc sportbikes. not to mention the VVA and slipper clutch, relatively rare on 150cc segment.
Sad to see Yamaha do a below average job in terms of quality. My FZ25 is definitely a step or two below the FZ16, but the design and engine won me over. By the way, why don't you do a comparo of the V3 and the R15S - it's something that no mainstream magazine seems to be covering. Is the older design still competent enough - I believe it has a superior build as well.
Make a street review on Apache 310RR,(with the red one), we need it.
Its a besat... Its really good varun bhai....
Completed 10k kms
Wow! We hope you have many more motoring miles!
Mileage?
@@aishwardhan6478 45
@@pranavdivekar912 you feel pain riding it? I'll be doing 400+km rides sometimes and daily commute will it be okay? Or should I go for gixxer250sf or fz25
Aish Wardhan bro it’s upto you I am doing 70 kms per day
R15v3 is more powerful proud to be owner # r15v3 ☝️☝️☝️😊
In short: Smooth engine(not buttersmooth but ok) , powerful bike especially on city . But sporty riding posture aiding to backache , wrist pain etc... on long rides , uncomfortable pillion seat (better forget u have one , useless though not absolutely ), no grab rail , no ABS , bit overpriced .
Conclusion: Made for only power-hungry boys as an entry level sports bike with compromise on comfort & practicality.
The best and Shortest review
Yes agree, but yamaha is reliable than other brands , whats ur opinion
@@krishnakeshav7777 Yes, but not more than Honda.
@@brucebanner259 Exactly in terms of reliabilitiy Honda is 2-3 steps ahead of yamaha
@@BloodySweetBadass maybe
Proud owner of r15 v3 ❤️❤️
Proud owner of Activa noG❤️❤️❤️
Proud splendor plus
Hey, can you comment on the performance, comfort and pillion comfort? Is it comfortable for touring(200-250kms)?
Vva is actually VTEC yo..🔥
ok i still don't understand yamaha has given 6speed gear box for r15 and 5speed gear box for fz25 ... why so??? everyone complaints that fz25 needs that extra gear 😪
Simple explanation: More torque means taller gear ratios and lesser gears n vice versa. 😉
Yamaha has been clear when they marketed fz25 just as a high capacity commuter. Its not a street fighter or a naked sportbike like MT series. Thats why the less power, 5 speed gear box and commuterish ergonomics.
yamaha should look into that.. coz riding fz 25 at 100kmph really begs for that extra gear.. i juss hope with abs as standard in 2019 there is something for this also...
its gud for daily commute but many people will use fz25 for touring as well..
Don't compare with fz25 just because it have 100 cc additional.
U must have an additional scooter or bike to feel relieved from the back and wrist pain u get from R15, Everyday drive on R15 will make u feel jealous when u see someone comfortable on a scooter, so I use it on alternate days, fun, sportiness and comfort and yes extra money too🤣 this is so comfortable for me😜
Maybe the Honda cbr150r will make us feel better😅
Honda CBR does both!
@@amanwalikar4642 Sad part is its not available anymore ☹️ & Honda wants you to buy a scooter 😡
Nothing wrong with Mr. Painter.
But wow, this video is the perfect example of Indian automotive journalists going- aur simple banaooo aur simple banaooo sabko samaj me ana chaiye. I felt like this video was just like going through a showroom brochure, with added video effects.
00:27 symphony ❤
Powerdrift?
Can you guys tell us the soundtrack you've used?
Please..😅
Did you get the soundtrack name?
@@heinzmuthu1973 no buddy..let me know if u find.
First of all CONGRATULATIONS powerdrift for 1 million subscribers I have been watching this since 20k subs and a special THANK YOU for featuring my COMMENT in this episode I'm so happy and finally YES r15v3 is my sports bike I have been using it from a month and that's not 130 top speed I reached to 142
your top speed is a SPEEDO indicated one and theirs a TRUE TOP SPEED VBOX tested
I'd be more interested in a naked Street fighter with this VVA engine and the slipper clutch. Comfortable yet sporty enough for day to day commutes. I wonder why Yamaha doesn't focus on making one when they have such a sweet engine, considering how successful the kTm Duke 200 has been. And with Yamaha being Yamaha, there wouldn't be any reliability issues as well. A naked motorcycle would mean less price too..
P.S: I'd give an extra like to the video for the "A sports bike with 450 km range??? Chai pi lo.." comment. Varun isn't called the thought scripter for nothing..
I got 49/lt in city and 51 in highway. Just love it.
That's amazing!
It's Not Just A Bike .... It's Life Of College Boys ....Like Me ......
kiltz Haokip.. why are you lying ? Where do you ride, Manipur or other states ? Even my brand new TVS Excel Heavy Duty don't give that Mileage.
Please make videos in English only
PowerDrift - We want similar video for BS 6 R15 V3 ❤️
It's a track machine and MaShahAllah a real head Turner. But if you are someone who wants a bike for the city and highway then go with the gixxer or gixxer sf because it's performance is better in the city and gixxer is easy to handle fast yet sporty handing.
Getting this baby soon ❤️🙈
R15 V3 owners hit like!!!
Loved the video.
We need ur review on Apache 200 4v Race edition
Yes
Plz dont try to do review in hindhi english review suits u
Ya Ya.. Enough with the chit chat.. Where is the H2?
Just got a v2 few months ago and totally happy with that beautiful machine 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Today Morning I booked R15 v3.
Mar dala re R15. Big fan. From V1 to V3 . All time favorite. Yes Yamaha.
You people didn't even given Apache 310 review which came 8 months back
The reason I love Powerdrift videos is @0:24
5"7 55kg R15 v.3 owner here. I've covered about 3700 kms. Currently in Pune. You know how bad the traffic can get here. I get an average of 25 kmpl. The fan turns on almost two minutes into bad traffic and it starts straining the bike especially when crawling in 1st gear. But once it starts moving.. you just fall in love with the way she handles. post 4500 rpm people turn their heads to find where the sweet bike music comes from. My bike comfortable cruises at 45 kmph in 6th gear. Reasonable service charges. Brakes could've been better. Daily commute in a position like that isn't easy. Like Varun said, backaches come and go (also wrist, elbow and shoulder pain) You just get used to it and will soon find that sweet spot where its most comfortable. I love my bike. Especially after beating most 200cc bikes available in the market. Also I touched 150 with 87 octane petrol. Imagine what more I could achieve with a higher octane ;)
Nice review but that's not how engines work. You don't HAVE to get better performance due to higher octane rating. It all depends on what the engine was designed for. And I'm pretty sure an r15 wasn't designed with high octane fuel in mind. Read the manual.
150 kmph, that's cute.
varad4444 I’ve tried different octane fuels. Highest I’ve used is power 99. There’s a noticeable amount of difference in acceleration. I couldn’t do a top speed run on power 99 yet but I’ll soon.
Nobody's Angel sorry I couldn’t reach MotoGP speeds on a 155cc bike sir :p
Even the NS? 🤔
Am i the only one who loves V2 more than V3??
@Himashant Mishra Same Here.... Its Look Is Stunning
Well, I still root for the S variant...
@@mcr0741 People Should be Prefer S Variant Only When they aren't Ride Alone but If You Love To Ride Alone Then V2 Regular is Best For You
@@prathamshukla1280 not my reason for choice though, I kinda like the full single plate fairing and the more meaty tail section of the S variant. Pillion, comfort aside, it just looks better to me than the fairing on v2 and the highly overhung tail section of the v2. Also, the R15s closely resembles the R1.
Edit: Not to mention that the S variant is actually more comfortable than v2 for riding alone.
@@mcr0741 Maybe You Right But I Prefer V2 Anytime, Just Because Of Looks...... And Can You Tell Me How S Variant Is More Comfortable??? I am Curious
Take off the saree guard, get steel braided brake line from any other Indian bike, new brake calipers and a cheap master cylinder. All of it for just Rs. 10K more.
Yes i loved the bike bcpuse i m the fan of R15 series ... And now i have the V3
Booked the Limited Edition. Waiting to get my first Bike. 😇😋😍 It’s really awesome review and the kind of cinematography you done in this video is mind blowing 😘. Keep up the good work. Just now subscribed waiting for more new videos, Good Luck👍🏻.
Woot woot! Congratulations Sam, and welcome to the #PDArmy! You can catch up on some more awesome motoring content here : ua-cam.com/play/PLVfy6I8a8OSx4i88eVkcIAe32ogm-ten5.html
Owning the RR310 but still a die hard fan of the R15😍
This is one of the best machines available in india
PD should start giving credits for the music they use!
I want to know which music is this?
Yes, Yeh Hai Hamara Sports Bike...R15 is R15...just amazingly awesome.
My personal opinion i feel the V2 is much better not because i own one but the parts are over exposed in the V3 more gaps can be clearly seen.
Yess dude.. this is going to be my first sports bike....
In a very short time...
Excited af!!!!
Its Me Again ! Thanks man..
"My name is Varun Painter.
This jacket looks like a sweater.
And I'll see you later!" 😁
Don't do in Hindi we South Indians don't understand hindi
Bro I am from Pak, You r doing really Remarkable job, One thing Basically its not a Proper Sports Bike like its Bigger Brother R6 its a Mini Sports bike,So you Cant Expect a Massive Top Speed from this like Proper Sports Bike Like R6 or Super bike R1 or Hyper bike Like H2R 400 KMH, which is My Dream Bike.Here in Pak Bikes r Danm Expensive Like CBR 150 R 660000 and Unfortunately R15 V3 has not Launched in PAK Even NOW, Yeh Gixxer 150 SF was Launched Yesterday in 400000 RS which is Shamed Due to Price/ Thanks Keep it up.
6.5 lkh for cbr 150 damn
Itne mei to 3 interceptor aa jaaye😛
will yamaha increase the quality on 2019 model r15
I went to purchase this bike. . some how faith was 3 months waiting period. I got fz25 and this one easy Machine to live with
Danishkhan basharat ali 3 months waiting period for a bike which has inferior build quality than previous models and build quality issues.
Went for the R15s
just got this beast #loveR15v3
Hey, congratulations, comrade!
@@powerdriftofficial thanks 😍😍
What is the onroad price?
PD, I'm eagerly waiting for the tvs apache rr310 road review😃
Please make video on BS6 engine Avenger
What about night vision on r15v3?
Since 2008 , from R15 v1 to v 2.0 now v3. The wait is still on,but someday the wait will end with this baby R1(R15 v3)..❤❤
i just bought thi bad boy nd m loving it .... yamaha nailed it agin
Dude many people are saying that you I'll get a back pain while riding the v3 for a long time .is it true
Nope , I will buy dominar with 35 hp of juice , oh I forget to write dominar also have dual channel ABS
Owe this machine and absolutely loving every bit of it.
No. V3 not a good one. Inferior build quaity , lack of abs, and lack of comfort because of aggressive ride position. Would wait for Gixxer sf 2019. Overall it's not good in practically.
why gixxer 2019 ? Will it be different from current model?
Lol calling track focused bike "Uncomfortable"? Go buy an activa
@@seepranavg yes. It will be more sportier than before to take on Apache 160 4v. better led lights and little bump in power and much fine tuned engine.
@@minnalmurali007 I don't consider bikes below 600 cc track focussed bike. They lack the punch. For most of us going to use it for commute not on tracks.
@@SandipBobade007 so moto3 is a joke??
I feel production wise the RC200 review of 2015 was way better in terms of the content and information for an entry level sportsbike
Nono! Make videos in English 😂
Watching from Nepal💜
Yes bro this is a sports bike and the only one yes Yamaha
D quality of videos are getting bad day by day pd
Just got it yesterday....my back got ruined but enjoyed the gears and ride
Try holding on to the motorcycle with your thighs and heels. That should take the load off your torso.
@@powerdriftofficial my height is 5.10 and I saw your advice in another video holding thighs with the tank and it really relieves thanks
That's great! Now you can enjoy riding without worrying about backache! :D
Congratulations bro :)
@@anandjoshua7904 ty dude
A little more investment in audio quality and this is a top class production! Great video!
So basically VVA is a rip-off of Honda's VTech right?