The much awaited YZF R25 from the Japanese bike-maker Yamaha had been recently launched in the Indonesian market. The bike became an instant hit in the Indonesian market with orders exceeding the company's expectations. To promote the bike further, Yamaha has planned to bring in about 15 new accesories that shall aid in enhancing the overall performance and looks of the bike.
The Indonesian launched R25 from Yamaha has received sporty dual headlamps with a smartly positioned air duct in the middle. The rear sports tapered design that is loaded with LED stoplights. The intelligent speedometer reads out vital piece of information like - gear position mention, oil change indicator, shift timing indicator light, fuel consumption indicator, engine temperature warning, FI diagnostic and a timer, along with the regular odometer and trip-meter feature.
The Internation version of Yamaha YZF R25 is stated to be powered by 250cc, liquid-cooled, in-line, four-stroke, two-cylinder engine. The eight-valve DOHC engine is mated to a six speed gearbox that generates a maximum power output of about 35.5bhp with a peak torque output of about 22.1 Nm. Dimension of the bike has not undergone major changes except for the designing cues that seem to have been borrowed from its elder sibling R6S.
Good and safe ride quality is ensured with disc brakes for the front and rear wheel. The front wheel gets telescopic fork, whereas the rear wheel gets a monoshock suspension. Two layer coating - electrode position coating for the base and wrapped top layer has been used for diamond type chassis. In recent time, the bike has been spotted undergoing road tests in India and it is believed to be launched sometime soon here too. The Yamaha YZF R25 is launched for about Rs. 2.71 lakh in Indonesia, whereas the pricing for the Indian version is unknown for now and shall be known post it launch in the country.
Source: IAB
