The Yamaha bike Company is named after the company’s founder, Torakusu Yamaha. The dual-channel ‘Anti-lock Braking System’ (ABS) technology comes with adjustable fluid pressure, which is reliable for ensuring instant braking on slippery roads. An anti-locking braking system is beneficial for motorcycles.
Anti-lock braking systems, or ABS, have recently become more prevalent in motorcycles. It has more potential to improve rider safety. Due to this, the rider falls because the wheels slip. During hard or sudden braking, the wheels may lock up as the braking force exceeds the tire’s grip.
Manufacturers have developed anti-lock braking ABS in bikes to improve safety and avoid wheel locking. This allows riders to maintain control and stop at shorter distances.
Which Yamaha bike has dual channel ABS, and the price is less than Rs 2 lakh? Here, we are talking about dual-channel ABS bikes priced below Rs 2 lakh, of which three bikes are mentioned below.
Top 3 Yamaha bikes with dual-channel ABS
1. Yamaha MT 15 V2
The MT 15 V2 is available in 3 variants and seven colors, and the starting price is Rs 1,67,700 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This sports bike has a 155cc BS6 engine that develops a power of 18.1bhp at 10,000 rpm and peak torque of 14.1Nm at 7,500rpm. It’s linked with a six-speed gearbox.
Yamaha MT 15 V2 kerb weight is 141 kg, and its fuel tank capacity is 10 liters. The features list includes full LED lighting, an LCD instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, incoming call alerts, SMS and email notifications, and phone battery level to the LCD console—both front and rear disc brakes.
2. Yamaha R15 V4
With new features and updates, Yamaha launched the Yamaha R15 V4 with BS6 Phase 2 emission norms on 13 February 2023. It has a unique feature: a single bi-functional LED headlight with twin LED DRLs, an LED taillight, Variable Valve Actuation, a traction control system, and dual-channel ABS. Other features included an LCD console with Bluetooth connectivity and halogen-type turn indicators.
Regarding mechanical specs, the bike has a 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that develops a power of 18.1bhp and 14.2Nm torque. The kerb weight of the bike is 141 kg, and its fuel tank capacity is 11 liters. Yamaha R15 V4 starting price is Rs 1,82,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
3. Yamaha R15S
Yamaha Motor Company has updated its product portfolio with the launch of the new YZF-R15S V3.0 in the Indian market. This sports bike features a 155cc BS6 engine, which develops a power of 18.1bhp and a peak torque of 14.2Nm. Its kerb weight is 142 kg, and its fuel tank capacity is 11 liters.
In terms of features, the Yamaha R15S has an LCD instrument cluster, a gear shift indicator, dual channel ABS, an assist and slipper clutch, and a side stand indicator with an engine cut-off function. The starting price of the Yamaha R15S is Rs 1,65,200 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
