The Yamaha MT-15 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha that has been in production since 2018. The starting price of a Yamaha bike is Rs 1.68 lakh. “MT” stands for “Master of Torque”. This is the street-naked version of the R15. This bike is designed for everyday riders who want a sports motorcycle.
Engine Specs
The Yamaha MT-15 has a 155cc engine that produces a maximum output of 18.1bhp at 10,000rpm and 14.2Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm. It has a six-speed gearbox. This ensures good power and torque availability throughout the rev range.
Hardware
It has 37 mm upside-down front forks and a rear mono-shock to handle the suspension duties. The braking setup includes a 282 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear rotor, while safety includes a dual-channel ABS and traction control system.
Feature
Yamaha MT 15 V2 has a 10-liter fuel tank and weighs 141 kg (kerb). It has Bluetooth connectivity with smartphone applications that provide access to features such as incoming call alerts, SMS and email notifications, and phone battery level on the LCD console. It has new features and incredible color options.
Design
The design remains unchanged. The instrument cluster is fully digital with a gear shift indicator and clock display. However, Yamaha Bikes has made amends with a new color palette of Metallic Black DLX paint. It has quite an impressive pickup, which is comfortable for the riders.
Price and Colors
The Yamaha MT-15 V2 is available in 3 variants and seven colors. It is one of the best bikes under 200000. The standard price of MT 15 V2 is Rs 1,96,286; other variants, MT 15 V2 Deluxe, Rs 2,00,808, and the MT 15 V2 MotoGP edition at around Rs. 2,02,528. The available colors of the bike are Racing Blue, Cyan Storm, Ice Fluo-Vermillion, Metallic Black DLX, Dark Matte Blue, Metallic Black (2023), and MotoGP Edition.
Rivals
The top rivals of Yamaha MT 15 are the KTM 125 Duke, Yamaha R15 V4, TVS Apache RTR 160, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125, and Bajaj Pulsar N160.
