Positioned in Yamaha's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v utilizes a 150 cc (9.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 15 Nm (11.1 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 113.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the YZF-R15 lc4v measures 136 kg (300 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (8 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 383 km (238 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).
Specific Output
113.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (8 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~383 km (238 mi)
Engine
Displacement150.0 ccm (9.15 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque15.0 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 11.1 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 58.7 mm (2.2 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlStanding valves
Ignitiondigital
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM8500
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
DrivelineFront:
Performance
Top Speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.13 litres/100 km (31.9 km/l or 75.15 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases72.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustSingle steel
Chassis
Frame TypeDelta box
Front SuspensionTelescopic
Rear SuspensionMonocross
Wheelbase1345 mm (53.0 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/80-17
Rear Tyre100/80-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. 2 piston calliper
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight136.0 kg (299.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1250 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Overall Length1995 mm (78.5 inches)
Overall Width670 mm (26.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons)
Oil Capacity0.30 litres (0.32 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric & kick
Color OptionsRed, blue and black/grey
Notes
This is said to be the fastest 150 sport production in India.
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