Yamaha has launched a special edition model called YZF-R15 Ohlins in Jakarta, specifically for the Indonesian market. Priced at IDR 32.8 million (Rs 1.67 lakh), the YZF-R15 Ohlins special edition will be produced in a limited run of just 1,000 units.
Ohlins is a Swedish component manufacturer well known for its suspension setups. The company is the official supplier for a number of superbike manufacturers as well as motorcycle racing teams. Yamaha is offering this special edition YZF-R15 with the Ohlins YA110003 (S36E) rear monoshock as a stock fitment. This suspension is aimed at offering the riding dynamics of a racing motorcycle. Apart from the suspension, the rest of the components are identical to that of the standard YZF-R15.
The Yamaha YZF-R15 Ohlins special edition is around Rs 15,000 more expensive than the YZF-R15 and is available in the same paint schemes as the standard bike. Existing customers can get the Ohlins monoshock retro fitted for Rs 19,000.The bike can only be booked online through the Japanese manufacturer’s official website.