The Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 is one of the best-looking models in its segment. However, some folks from Vietnam have managed to make it look even more spirited and aggressive, by transforming it into the litre-class, track-spec YZF-R1M. No, we do not mean a bolt-on kit, but a near-complete transformation. A time-lapse video (embedded below) captures the change. If you are interested in getting an R1M kit for R15 V3, watch the following video-
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It’s not just the body panels that have been replaced. In fact, the only parts retained from the original motorcycle are the chassis and engine. For most parts, the car modifier uses the YZF R1M kit for R15 V3. At the front, the modified motorcycle features twin projector headlights with LED DRL, along with an air intake in the centre and a tinted windscreen on the top. The rest of the fairing, fuel tank, and the rear panels were also replaced with units from the YZF-R1M. Once the body panels and hardware were installed, the YZF-R15 V3.0 was sent to a sticker shop to copy the paint theme of the YZF-R1M. The YZF R1M kit for R15 V3 includes silver body panels along with carbon fibre texture and blue stripes.
ArrayThe pillion seat and footrests were removed from the motorcycle to give it a track-ready look. The pillion saddle was replaced by a sporty cowl. Another part of the YZF R1M kit for R15 V3 is the swingarm. The jaw-dropping upgrade does not stop there. The 155 cc motorcycle boasts an Akrapovic exhaust system to provide it with a complete look.
The suspension and braking setup was also replaced. The modified YZF-R15 V3.0 is equipped with Ohlins sourced shock absorbers. The international-spec model already gets upside-down forks, but the modified motorcycle benefits from even beefier units, from the premium suspension manufacturer. The braking department now includes twin disc brakes at the front that would be more effective than the already impressive setup from the standard motorcycle. The new alloy wheels are shod with soft compound tyres to achieve the litre-class motorcycle’s look.
The comprehensive transformation includes YZF-R1M-spec suspension, brakes and swingarm. The only parts retained from the YZF-R15 V3.0 are the chassis and the engine.Also read: Modified Yamaha R15 gets fingerprint start-up, automatic mirrors and cruise control
Updates to the mechanical specifications were not mentioned, but we are sure the Akrapovic exhaust would have delivered a marginal bump in numbers. For reference, the standard motorcycle draws 19.3 PS of maximum power at 10,000 rpm and 14.7 Nm of peak torque at 8,500 rpm from its 155 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, fuel-injected engine. By fitting the YZF R1M kit for R15, you will get a fairly impressive result.
