BREAKING: Yamaha R15 M May Be Discontinued Soon

Quick Highlights

• Yamaha R15 M likely to be discontinued

• Bookings for the bike remain open, with stocks still available at dealerships

The Yamaha R15 M could soon be discontinued in India, as per our dealer sources. The R15 V4 was also recently updated, and there’s the new R2 as well. This puts the R15 M in a very peculiar position.

Yamaha R15 & R2 Prices

All prices ex-showroom, Delhi

Yamaha R15 V4 vs R15 M

The standard Yamaha R15 V4 is equipped with a 155cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Yamaha has also recently made the quickshifter standard on select R15 V4 colour options. The bike gets an inverted fork and a linked monoshock. It rides on 17-inch wheels and gets disc brakes at both ends.

It is equipped with a 4.2-inch LCD console with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and call/SMS alerts. In terms of safety features, it gets dual-channel ABS as standard along with traction control.

While the R15 M is the same mechanically, there are differences in features and aesthetics. It gets a more modern-looking TFT console. Cosmetically, it gets different colours, The M variant also gets more attractive colours and a gold-coloured inverted fork, which gives it a more premium appeal. It costs about Rs 10,000 more for that.

Yamaha R15 M vs Yamaha R2

The Yamaha R2 costs Rs 39,970 more than the R15 M. For that extra money, you get a bigger 204cc engine which makes 8.1 PS and 4.9 Nm more, a bidirectional quickshifter, a bigger 5-inch TFT console along with 3 riding modes: Street, Sport & Rain.

The more expensive R2 M also gets adjustable suspension along with adjustable clutch and front brake levers.

BikeDekho Says

At about Rs 10,000 more than the R15 V4, and about Rs 40,000 less than the R2, the R15 M is positioned slightly awkwardly considering the differences. If it’s discontinued, there’s a substantial difference of about Rs 50,000 between the R15 V4 and the R2. This clear demarcation makes for an easier choice in terms of performance, features, and aesthetics. 

All said, bookings remain open for the R15 M, and there seem to be substantial stocks at the dealers. However, it’s likely that these could be part of the last batches on sale before discontinuation.