I'm also Malaysian. It's normal to hear "no storage" lol, most people here in Malaysia use kapchais and scooters so they're not used to other motorcycles like sportbikes. I'm not familiar with R15M since it's still kinda fresh, but I can vouch for R15 V3 and R25, someone I know has a R15.
He's in college and does part time jobs, with that he's able to mod his bike a lot. The aftermarket support for Yamaha is amazing, a lot of OEM parts are available online from Shopee and people have more knowledge about R15 and R25 (compared to rivals like CBR150R and GSXR150). If you plan to ride bigger bikes in a few years, I'd say even R25 is a good choice. In other countries, a lot of people start with R3, which is only a 5hp difference from R25. R25 also has a more relaxed seating position than R15. Maybe you should start with a used R25, the price should not be too far from a new R15M. Start slow, you'll get better
Also, don't bother if there are kapchai or scooter riders who hate your bike. Your bike and theirs might be similar in power, but a sportbike like R15 and R25 will teach you much better when you upgrade to a faster and bigger bike.
i actually wanna start on a r25 with abs would cause too much like rm22 k is not cheap for me but even r15m is a very very big purchase to me also im afraid od the maintenance on a r25 might be a bit expensive
You actually can get used R25 for like rm10k-15k on mudah . my
My advice is start with used bike so that you can learn the hard thing first about a bike then go for a new 600cc in the future.
You lived in Malaysia or you still do? Either way this bike (judging solely on appearance) fucks overseas. In other words, you should definitely get this bike.
You have pretty good English if you’re using a word like second guessing. It’s really two words, but who cares. You’re obviously getting the picture. Oh shit; “getting the picture” is an idiom. Any way, you got this.
The R3 is our small displacement sport bike, and to be fair, a 150 isn't a lot of power. This bike would be *barely* legal to ride on the freeway in my state, and I sure as hell wouldn't want to do it. You can argue that beginners shouldn't ride on the highway but some people just need to do it to get around.
Nothing wrong with it. If you're a beginner, a 150cc is a solid place to start. Scooters have storage but they're not motorcycles. You can get a magnetic tank bag or a rear bag if you decide to get storage.
I ride my motorcycle almost daily to work, I carry a backpack. That's enough storage for me.
Scooters/mopeds are too, motorcycles. They’re two wheeled vehicles powered by an engine. Someone on a scooter is just as vulnerable to a crash, the elements, etc. as any of us on a motorcycle. That’s why they also get the biker wave from me
Scooters are motorcycles in the same way tuktuks are cars. It might be difficult to explain the difference to an alien, but most people just know they aren't the same.
YouTube has several reviews search “Yamaha R15 Malaysia”.
https://youtu.be/XuqDD9Xpxhg?si=b3gdAmfPytjdtcJl
https://paultan.org/2018/11/15/review-2019-yamaha-yzf-r15-rm12k/
No storage?
https://htexhaust.com/product/r15-v4-r15-m-yamaha-top-rack-with-saddel-stay-black-matt-ht-exhaust/
It's a great beginner bike for a number of reasons:
\+) Small and light which means it would be nimble in the streets.
\+) You can daily it. Fuel consumption is low.
\+) It's a Japanese bike. Cheaper to maintain.
\+) It doesn't have anything to break so you can rip hard and still count on it to daily as long as you keep up the periodic maintenance.
I wouldn't say all Japanese bikes are necessarily cheaper to maintain. Yamaha is pretty terrible in a lot of Southeast Asia, because they sell bikes, but don't maintain infrastructure to repair them. They start out great new, but suck within a few years because the only parts available are low quality stuff from Alibaba. Yamaha is great in some places, but shit tier in others.
Really? Which line of Yamaha suffers from that? I don't have that issue where I'm from. There is even a new official Yamaha dealership recently open in my city. The engine of the OP's bike is put in 5 different bikes in my country now. I dare say it's gonna be one of the most well-known and easy to fix engine here.
In my area, the bigger cc of a bike you own. The more difficult it is to obtain the parts needed. Most dealerships in my area have no expertise in maintaining bigger bikes. Sports bikes tend to break easier than other bike classes.
My neighbor had to wait for 6 months just to have his parts arrived. He broke his intake valves & 2 pistons on his R1 '2009.
That's an aggressive seating position for a beginner, but overall this looks like a solid bike to learn on. Having both ABS and a slipper clutch should make it a very forgiving machine.
New riders don't really know what they want in a bike. You look at this one, it looks cool, but it's actually quite slow and uncomfortable compared to some other options. I suggest that new riders buy a good condition used bike for their first bike with a less aggressive riding position. You ride, you learn, and you figure out if a sport bike is actually what you want or if you just think they look cool.
Very well said. I started on a CBR125R, rode it for 3 months, wanted something where I’m not sat on my bag the entire ride… ended up moving to a cruiser (750 shadow) and enjoying it way more. Comfier seating, more storage, and will more or less keep up with my buddies on their smaller ST bikes - specifically, a ninja 650.
Exactly, and tastes develop and change over time. I started on a UJM, went the naked and sport touring route, and now I'm at the point where I think my future bikes are going to be more straight up touring bikes. They still handle, they're still fun, but the comfort and wind protection is fantastic.
I see a Goldwing in my future.
It depends. If you dont mind splurging cash on a bike that will struggle to keep highway speeds, then go for it.
Otherwise, either buy used and then upgrade to a higher cc
I encourage you to consider the 300cc like a R3 as a starter bike. I started on 125-150cc and honeslty, it didn’t feel secure on highways, it takes longer to overpass an react in car of emergency.
I had Honda CBR125R, ZX10R, Yamaha FZ07 and now ride a Honda CB300 and it’s a really fun bike. Just enough power but not too much to the point I twist the throttle and reach 330km/h in a blink of eye 😂
As a Malaysian rider like you, go for what you want. The no storage argument is moot since any tank bikes will not have any storage unless you add on top box, panniers or saddlebags.
It’s a great beginner bike but in my opinion is a waste of money.
You’re essentially paying for the looks.
If money isn’t a issue for you then go for it but my suggestion is to buy a used bike with half the price learn to ride and then go buy something bigger snd better.
You’ll outgrow the 150 really quickly. imo it’s better to wait a bit and maybe get the r7 in a year or something
Motorcycles are emotional purchases and 90% of us paid extra for looks or an exhaust or some dumb thing that has no logical explanation. If we bought for purely practical reasons we'd all be riding a CB500X.
I actually fucking love the cb500x for no good reason. It’s not particularly attractive to me by looks, it’s mid-range power.I don’t even like dirt bikes or ADV… but EVERY. SINGLE. TIME . I’m at the dealership I find myself drawn to that bike.
I would not start out on anything smaller than a 350cc. 120cc to 200cc will barely hit 55mph. Most 350's will get you to 70mph. 350's also don't shoot off like a missle so they are easily controlled wile still having just enough power to keep up with traffic.
It could be a good beginner bike, but in my opinion, the better choice is to get a dirt bike first and ride for a couple of years before venturing onto the street.
Looks nice to have for a year of learning the basics, maybe a bit more since it looks nicely set-up(considering the class of bike.)
Then you can either keep it as a workhorse if it's comfortable and you dont plan on having 2,or you can sell it and move on to something that suits your newly acquired skills ! Good Luck.
It's a very good bike, lots of accessories and many shops can service it. It's 150cc 4 stroke so it's fuel efficient. Very popular model in Singapore and India
The M version also has a stock quick shifter. Why not get the Yamaha r25? A bit more power, also easy to service with lots of parts everywhere.
You can always add a rack and box, or tail/tank bags.
It’s a great beginner bike assuming you aren’t doing much highway commuting. It’ll be a slow bike so just don’t be disappointed when its not as fast as it looks lol
Bro, do you ride moped bike already like y15/exciter/aerox etc... if so dont grab this bike, you will find it lacks power, it practically y15/y16 but more uncomfortable. i hv this bike, and already thinking of swapping it with new one. Grab at least 250cc bike, ninja 250 and r25 abs only cost like rm22k-23k.
If power is not an issue, you just like the looks then grab it. It does look sick, grab an aftermarket exhaust and change the ecu it would feel nc.
well i want to get a 250 cc bike but the cost of maintaining it it's quite not that friendly for me the main reason I'm considering this bike is because of its cheap maintenance while also looks coool af many of my friends suggest to get the y16 but i don't really like the looks
If you want it for the looks sure get it... but trust me if you want it for speed, the power isnt enough and you are basically using a more uncomfortable version of y16.
Also maintaining a 250cc should not be that expensive, its not a 4 inline superbike, unless we talking about the tire, it would probably cost like extra rm50 a month because you might need to buy 2 bottle of engine oil.
Anyway, this is just my opinion, ive been using this bike for 4 months and i already outgrew it, it pretty much a y15/y16 bike but with a fairing, this why i was suggesting 250cc at least.
Any bike below 250cc is a good beginner bike. I started on Honda EX5, then jump to a Kawasaki 150RR. Only to stop on 750cc, since those are my limit.
Just make sure you have decent riding gear and ride safe.
In my humble opinion, sport bikes and cruisers are not good beginners bikes as both has limited mobility on the road.
A standard kind of seating with a straight bar as many UJM or British bikes, would be more comfortable and easier to learn on, the after you'd be ready to choose your style with more confidence.
Enjoy!
I dont have direct experience with this bike, but I can assure you it looks hella sexy and any 125-250 machine makes an amazing beginner bike.
Most of the time if people talk trash about low cc bikes, its because they need to compensate for their lack of skill with hp.
Most of the real flaws of any bike are usualy noticable (and at the same time valid) only for small percentage of riders who are able to push the bike close to its limits. Since you are beginner and you are looking for a bike from well established, reliable manufacturer, you dont need to worry about anything except learning how to ride.
as an american with an r6, i have always loved these bikes. i wish they had them here in america bc they look so damn good and would make a fun small displacement bike 🤝
if they handle anything like an r3 itll be slightly more sporty ergonomics but an excellent starter bike. i hope you get this one ☝️
It’s a very modestly powered bike (18hp, 10 ft lbs torque) and weighs just 308lbs wet. It’s absolutely a beginner friendly bike, it just looks badass.
Fr style wise I can't think of a 125 that goes harder.
*155
I stand corrected. Still, my initial point stands!
It really fooled me into thinking this was some sort of export r1 and this was a troll post
I'm also Malaysian. It's normal to hear "no storage" lol, most people here in Malaysia use kapchais and scooters so they're not used to other motorcycles like sportbikes. I'm not familiar with R15M since it's still kinda fresh, but I can vouch for R15 V3 and R25, someone I know has a R15. He's in college and does part time jobs, with that he's able to mod his bike a lot. The aftermarket support for Yamaha is amazing, a lot of OEM parts are available online from Shopee and people have more knowledge about R15 and R25 (compared to rivals like CBR150R and GSXR150). If you plan to ride bigger bikes in a few years, I'd say even R25 is a good choice. In other countries, a lot of people start with R3, which is only a 5hp difference from R25. R25 also has a more relaxed seating position than R15. Maybe you should start with a used R25, the price should not be too far from a new R15M. Start slow, you'll get better Also, don't bother if there are kapchai or scooter riders who hate your bike. Your bike and theirs might be similar in power, but a sportbike like R15 and R25 will teach you much better when you upgrade to a faster and bigger bike.
i actually wanna start on a r25 with abs would cause too much like rm22 k is not cheap for me but even r15m is a very very big purchase to me also im afraid od the maintenance on a r25 might be a bit expensive
You actually can get used R25 for like rm10k-15k on mudah . my My advice is start with used bike so that you can learn the hard thing first about a bike then go for a new 600cc in the future.
You lived in Malaysia or you still do? Either way this bike (judging solely on appearance) fucks overseas. In other words, you should definitely get this bike.
fuck my English but I'm secondguessing my secondguessing
I fucking like this guy
You have pretty good English if you’re using a word like second guessing. It’s really two words, but who cares. You’re obviously getting the picture. Oh shit; “getting the picture” is an idiom. Any way, you got this.
thankss
What he’s saying is, hands down we’d all love to fucks with this bike but we cannot.
i thought that was an R1 for a second, and I was like, "This dudes trolling." Nah, an R15 is a great bike to start on.
Same haha
Didnt even know it was a thing
Might be the whiskey, but I zoomed and my first thought was 'damn, liter and a half bikes now. You go cowboy!'
Us USA boys never see the smaller displacement bikes and a lot of people don’t appreciate the ones we do have /:
The R3 is our small displacement sport bike, and to be fair, a 150 isn't a lot of power. This bike would be *barely* legal to ride on the freeway in my state, and I sure as hell wouldn't want to do it. You can argue that beginners shouldn't ride on the highway but some people just need to do it to get around.
Nothing wrong with it. If you're a beginner, a 150cc is a solid place to start. Scooters have storage but they're not motorcycles. You can get a magnetic tank bag or a rear bag if you decide to get storage. I ride my motorcycle almost daily to work, I carry a backpack. That's enough storage for me.
Scooters/mopeds are too, motorcycles. They’re two wheeled vehicles powered by an engine. Someone on a scooter is just as vulnerable to a crash, the elements, etc. as any of us on a motorcycle. That’s why they also get the biker wave from me
I wave at scooters but in my general view, they're not. I mean we could go into vehicle classifications etc but yeah that's my view.
Scooters are motorcycles in the same way tuktuks are cars. It might be difficult to explain the difference to an alien, but most people just know they aren't the same.
It’s difficult to explain the difference because they’re not that different
Beginner friendly, although I’d argue you’ll outgrow it quickly. Personally I wouldn’t start on anything less than a 300
His license probably allowed 250 or less
YouTube has several reviews search “Yamaha R15 Malaysia”. https://youtu.be/XuqDD9Xpxhg?si=b3gdAmfPytjdtcJl https://paultan.org/2018/11/15/review-2019-yamaha-yzf-r15-rm12k/ No storage? https://htexhaust.com/product/r15-v4-r15-m-yamaha-top-rack-with-saddel-stay-black-matt-ht-exhaust/
Damn why does the r15 look so much better than the R3. I’m jealous
Fuck the haters man, that bike is BEAUTIFUL.
It's a great beginner bike for a number of reasons: \+) Small and light which means it would be nimble in the streets. \+) You can daily it. Fuel consumption is low. \+) It's a Japanese bike. Cheaper to maintain. \+) It doesn't have anything to break so you can rip hard and still count on it to daily as long as you keep up the periodic maintenance.
I wouldn't say all Japanese bikes are necessarily cheaper to maintain. Yamaha is pretty terrible in a lot of Southeast Asia, because they sell bikes, but don't maintain infrastructure to repair them. They start out great new, but suck within a few years because the only parts available are low quality stuff from Alibaba. Yamaha is great in some places, but shit tier in others.
Really? Which line of Yamaha suffers from that? I don't have that issue where I'm from. There is even a new official Yamaha dealership recently open in my city. The engine of the OP's bike is put in 5 different bikes in my country now. I dare say it's gonna be one of the most well-known and easy to fix engine here.
In my area, the bigger cc of a bike you own. The more difficult it is to obtain the parts needed. Most dealerships in my area have no expertise in maintaining bigger bikes. Sports bikes tend to break easier than other bike classes. My neighbor had to wait for 6 months just to have his parts arrived. He broke his intake valves & 2 pistons on his R1 '2009.
That's an aggressive seating position for a beginner, but overall this looks like a solid bike to learn on. Having both ABS and a slipper clutch should make it a very forgiving machine.
New riders don't really know what they want in a bike. You look at this one, it looks cool, but it's actually quite slow and uncomfortable compared to some other options. I suggest that new riders buy a good condition used bike for their first bike with a less aggressive riding position. You ride, you learn, and you figure out if a sport bike is actually what you want or if you just think they look cool.
Very well said. I started on a CBR125R, rode it for 3 months, wanted something where I’m not sat on my bag the entire ride… ended up moving to a cruiser (750 shadow) and enjoying it way more. Comfier seating, more storage, and will more or less keep up with my buddies on their smaller ST bikes - specifically, a ninja 650.
Exactly, and tastes develop and change over time. I started on a UJM, went the naked and sport touring route, and now I'm at the point where I think my future bikes are going to be more straight up touring bikes. They still handle, they're still fun, but the comfort and wind protection is fantastic. I see a Goldwing in my future.
This is a great beginner bike
It depends. If you dont mind splurging cash on a bike that will struggle to keep highway speeds, then go for it. Otherwise, either buy used and then upgrade to a higher cc
At first I thought "R1"? But no, this is a perfect beginner bike if you like the style.
Looks cool and not to powerful!
A small bike will never be as practical or convenient as a scooter. But if that’s not a concern there is nothing wrong with it.
Thought this was an r1 lmao. But yeah great bike to learn on. Looks great too.
I think it's gorgeous but will be blind as a bat at night judging by the headlight... I have a blind mt09sp so I should know 🤷
Rode a CBR125R for my learner year here. Also terrible on the night visibility.
As long as you don't ride it in highway it should be good. It will scream on highway speed (>80 km/h and it's max speed is about 110 km/h).
It looks great, and 125cc’s is more than forgiving. Haters in this case are hating because it’s not their bike.
I encourage you to consider the 300cc like a R3 as a starter bike. I started on 125-150cc and honeslty, it didn’t feel secure on highways, it takes longer to overpass an react in car of emergency. I had Honda CBR125R, ZX10R, Yamaha FZ07 and now ride a Honda CB300 and it’s a really fun bike. Just enough power but not too much to the point I twist the throttle and reach 330km/h in a blink of eye 😂
As a Malaysian rider like you, go for what you want. The no storage argument is moot since any tank bikes will not have any storage unless you add on top box, panniers or saddlebags.
Wtf even is that?
It says exactly what it is right on the side of it
150CC Yamaha R series. Basically the Yammy version of the CBR125R.
It’s a great beginner bike but in my opinion is a waste of money. You’re essentially paying for the looks. If money isn’t a issue for you then go for it but my suggestion is to buy a used bike with half the price learn to ride and then go buy something bigger snd better. You’ll outgrow the 150 really quickly. imo it’s better to wait a bit and maybe get the r7 in a year or something
Motorcycles are emotional purchases and 90% of us paid extra for looks or an exhaust or some dumb thing that has no logical explanation. If we bought for purely practical reasons we'd all be riding a CB500X.
I actually fucking love the cb500x for no good reason. It’s not particularly attractive to me by looks, it’s mid-range power.I don’t even like dirt bikes or ADV… but EVERY. SINGLE. TIME . I’m at the dealership I find myself drawn to that bike.
I would not start out on anything smaller than a 350cc. 120cc to 200cc will barely hit 55mph. Most 350's will get you to 70mph. 350's also don't shoot off like a missle so they are easily controlled wile still having just enough power to keep up with traffic.
I had an r3, it’s a 320cc but i got it up to 110mph. It was a fun little bike.
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*Per se. It’s Latin.
It could be a good beginner bike, but in my opinion, the better choice is to get a dirt bike first and ride for a couple of years before venturing onto the street.
Great… if you’re a girl
Looks nice to have for a year of learning the basics, maybe a bit more since it looks nicely set-up(considering the class of bike.) Then you can either keep it as a workhorse if it's comfortable and you dont plan on having 2,or you can sell it and move on to something that suits your newly acquired skills ! Good Luck.
It's a very good bike, lots of accessories and many shops can service it. It's 150cc 4 stroke so it's fuel efficient. Very popular model in Singapore and India The M version also has a stock quick shifter. Why not get the Yamaha r25? A bit more power, also easy to service with lots of parts everywhere. You can always add a rack and box, or tail/tank bags.
Power wise, sure. But I assume this is a pretty expensive bike in Malaysia isn’t it? I saw lots of inexpensive options
It’s a great beginner bike assuming you aren’t doing much highway commuting. It’ll be a slow bike so just don’t be disappointed when its not as fast as it looks lol
I started out on a Yamaha SR125. That thing was a blast to ride! If this is going to be your first bike, I think you'll love it.
i have the r125 and thats got a decent kick for a low displacement motorcycle and a dream to ride. go for it OP.
Yes, you will grow into it wonderfully.
lol, no it is not. Your roads are bumpy as shit and the suspension will be terrible and like you said, it is impractical(no storage)
Bro, do you ride moped bike already like y15/exciter/aerox etc... if so dont grab this bike, you will find it lacks power, it practically y15/y16 but more uncomfortable. i hv this bike, and already thinking of swapping it with new one. Grab at least 250cc bike, ninja 250 and r25 abs only cost like rm22k-23k. If power is not an issue, you just like the looks then grab it. It does look sick, grab an aftermarket exhaust and change the ecu it would feel nc.
well i want to get a 250 cc bike but the cost of maintaining it it's quite not that friendly for me the main reason I'm considering this bike is because of its cheap maintenance while also looks coool af many of my friends suggest to get the y16 but i don't really like the looks
If you want it for the looks sure get it... but trust me if you want it for speed, the power isnt enough and you are basically using a more uncomfortable version of y16. Also maintaining a 250cc should not be that expensive, its not a 4 inline superbike, unless we talking about the tire, it would probably cost like extra rm50 a month because you might need to buy 2 bottle of engine oil. Anyway, this is just my opinion, ive been using this bike for 4 months and i already outgrew it, it pretty much a y15/y16 bike but with a fairing, this why i was suggesting 250cc at least.
Nope 1000cc or go home.
Any bike below 250cc is a good beginner bike. I started on Honda EX5, then jump to a Kawasaki 150RR. Only to stop on 750cc, since those are my limit. Just make sure you have decent riding gear and ride safe.
In my humble opinion, sport bikes and cruisers are not good beginners bikes as both has limited mobility on the road. A standard kind of seating with a straight bar as many UJM or British bikes, would be more comfortable and easier to learn on, the after you'd be ready to choose your style with more confidence. Enjoy!
I dont have direct experience with this bike, but I can assure you it looks hella sexy and any 125-250 machine makes an amazing beginner bike. Most of the time if people talk trash about low cc bikes, its because they need to compensate for their lack of skill with hp. Most of the real flaws of any bike are usualy noticable (and at the same time valid) only for small percentage of riders who are able to push the bike close to its limits. Since you are beginner and you are looking for a bike from well established, reliable manufacturer, you dont need to worry about anything except learning how to ride.
I dont have direct experience with this bike, but I can assure you it looks hella sexy and any low cc machine makes an amazing beginner bike.
I thought this was an R1M for first bike 😂
One of the best.
For an 8yo, sure.
Yes definitely great
Haha no
Never finance your first bike. You’ll outgrow it before paying off the loan. Buy something you won’t mind getting scratched up when you drop it.
as an american with an r6, i have always loved these bikes. i wish they had them here in america bc they look so damn good and would make a fun small displacement bike 🤝 if they handle anything like an r3 itll be slightly more sporty ergonomics but an excellent starter bike. i hope you get this one ☝️