Yamaha YZF-R15 was India’s first fully faired bike | Liquid cooling and four-valve engine were other first-time features it offered

Scaled-down R1 looks, truly international feel | Link-type monoshock, specially developed MRF Zapper tyres offered phenomenal handling

Remarkable build quality as well | Far better than even later iterations

Specifications: 17PS / 14.7Nm | Better than most 150cc offerings even today!

Even got performance mods like high-lift cams, lighter rear sprocket and a race-spec exhaust from the factory

Spawned a one-make series | Even made a name for itself in the national championships

The Yamaha YZF-R15 was (and continues to be) a revolution in India’s supersports space