It is not the first time, and it surely will not be the last, that we show you a special edition on the Yamaha YZF-R15M which is currently sold exclusively in some Asian markets. Furthermore, in these specific series, the brand of the tuning forks usually prints a really striking racing character.
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Yamaha YZF-R15M Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition in detail
This is the case of the recently launched “YZF-R15M Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition”, which we have known thanks to our colleagues at Supermoto8. A frame full of sporting genetics inherited directly from the machines with which the Japanese firm competes in the Motorcycle World Championship.
At this point one wonders what has happened to this type of editions in our country. I still remember when the main brands launched special liveries on their sports frames, and even 50 and 125 cc scooters, inspired by the colors that their racing motorcycles wore.
Models as iconic as the TZR80 Ducats (with Joan Garriga decoration) or the small NSR75 in Campsa and Repsol versions, among others. All of them today are part of the collective imagination of the so-called “golden era of motorcycling”. At least we console ourselves knowing that, in some Asian countries, they continue to maintain that passion for this type of versions.
Overall, the new MotoGP-decorated variant of the YZF-R15M It sports a special livery, as well as specific details in its finishes. For example, the gold tank emblem, front brake caliper with a gold finish or a seat upholstery simulating carbon fiber.
In the mechanical section there are no changes, since the YZF-R15M Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition continues to use the single-cylinder engine 155cc water cooled. This offers a final power of 18.1 HP and 14.2 Nm of maximum torquepower figures that reach the rear wheel through a six-speed transmission.
With a price starting from 197,200 rupees, about 2,200 euros in exchangewill surely become an object of desire for young people, and not so young, lovers of this type of special editions full of personality.
