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Next-gen Yamaha R25 could get new chassis, launch next year - Report

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<p>Yamaha Motor Company is reportedly working on the next-generation 2019 Yamaha YZF R25. The new R25 will be launched in global markets sometime next year. <a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/04/2019-yamaha-yzf-r25-rendered-303012">In April 2018, renders of the new Yamaha R25 surfaced online, detailing the speculated changes.</a></p> <p>[caption id="attachment_303013" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/04/2019-Yamaha-YZF-R25-Rendering.jpg"><img class="wp-image-303013" title="2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Rendering" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/04/2019-Yamaha-YZF-R25-Rendering.jpg" alt="2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 Rendering" width="770" height="419" /></a> The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 render (pictured) features styling on the lines of new R15 V3.0 and elder sibling YZF R1.[/caption]</p> <p><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2017/08/2018-yamaha-r25-led-usd-279743">The 2019 Yamaha R25 is likely to receive new design and advanced tech features.</a> The new model is expected to be on the lines of new Yamaha R15 V3.0 and the 2018 YZF R1/R6. The new R25 is likely to feature updated USD forks, LED headlamps and an updated tail section. Previous render images show the bike with a faux RAM air intake between the headlights.</p> <p>Japanese publication Young Machine reports that the 2019 model will feature variable valve actuation (VVA) and might get a new chassis as well. The Yamaha R25 is limited for Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia and Malaysia. A more powerful 321 cc, Yamaha R3 is sold in other global markets including India.</p> <p><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2017/11/yamaha-yzf-r25-updated-indonesia-291904">The 2018 Yamaha R25 for the Indonesian market only received </a>colour updates with new graphics. The next-generation model will get substantial updates, which are also expected to trickle down into the India-spec model (Yamaha YZF R3). The current R25 receives a 249 cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, fuel-injected engine that is capable of churning out a maximum power of 36 PS at 12,000 rpm, while developing 22.6 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm, mated to a 6-speed transmission. A diamond-type chassis suspends this engine. It rivals the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda CBR 250RR.</p> <p>Yamaha India launched the updated 2018 Yamaha YZF R3 at the Auto Expo 2018, priced at INR 3.48 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike gets sticky Metzeler Sportec M5 tires and standard dual-channel ABS. In the domestic market, the R3 competes against KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300, TVS Apache RR 310 and the Benelli 302R.</p> <p>[caption id="attachment_298089" align="aligncenter" width="770"]<a href="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/02/2018-Yamaha-YZF-R3-Black-front-right-quarter-at-2018-Auto-Expo.jpg"><img class="wp-image-298089" title="2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 Black front right quarter at 2018 Auto Expo" src="https://img.indianautosblog.com/2018/02/2018-Yamaha-YZF-R3-Black-front-right-quarter-at-2018-Auto-Expo.jpg" alt="2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 Black front right quarter at 2018 Auto Expo" width="770" height="578" /></a> Yamaha India launched new YZF R3 at the Auto Expo 2018, priced at INR 3.48 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).[/caption]</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://indianautosblog.com/2018/04/kawasaki-ninja-400-vs-2018-yamaha-yzf-r3-spec-comparison-302310">Also Read: Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs. 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 - Spec comparison</a></p> <p>The India-spec Yamaha R3 employs a 321 cc, parallel-twin cylinder, BS-IV compliant engine. This motor develops 42 PS of maximum power at 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of peak torque at 9,000 rpm. A 6-speed gearbox transfers drive to the wheel.</p> <h2>Yamaha YZF R3 at Auto Expo 2018 Photo Gallery</h2> <p>[gallery columns="5" ids="290226,290225,290224,290223,269984,269983,269982,269981,269975,269976"]</p> <p>[Source: <a href="https://japan.young-machine.com/2018/06/02/10053/" rel="nofollow noopener">Young Machine</a>]</p>

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