Yamaha MT-15 Review: Photo Gallery
Is Yamaha’s latest naked motorcycle the perfect city sleeker? Find out in our detailed images
Is Yamaha’s latest naked motorcycle the perfect city sleeker? Find out in our detailed images
If you don’t like the idea of riding the Yamaha R15 V3.0, with its aggressive riding position, in urban conditions then you have an option to opt for its naked cousin, the MT-15. However, how well does Yamaha’s 155cc naked motorcycle fare in the concrete jungle? We review the MT-15 in pictures to give you a clear, err, picture.
Also read: Yamaha MT-15: Road Test Review
Yamaha’s naked MT lineup genes have trickled down to the baby MT-15. While the bike’s design might look busy in isolation, the elements gel well together to form an attractive looking package.
It gets a mass-forward design and an alien-looking headlamp with twin DRL’s as well as a spherical LED projector main lamp below it.
The digital instrument cluster is similar to the R15 V3.0 but gets a negative LCD display. This display works well during the day but should have been brighter for night use.
In terms of plastics and switchgear quality, the naked motorcycle feels a notch below its fully-faired cousin.
In our fuel efficiency test, the MT-15 delivered a commendable 52.02kmpl (city), which is 5kmpl more than the KTM 125 Duke. On paper, it should cover around 520km on a full tank of fuel.
At 810mm, the seat is 5mm lower than the one on the R15. However, the upright riding position means you have to stretch your toes a bit more here.
The entry-level street naked motorcycle features the same engine as the R15 V3.0. The 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor churns out 19.3PS of power and 14.7Nm of torque, and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
Suspension hardware consists of a conventional telescopic fork at the front and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. However, this setup is on the firmer side, especially at the rear. Large bumps and potholes have the rear monoshock bouncing back quicker, sending a jolt to the rider’s backside.
Stopping power comes from a 282mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear. Single-channel ABS is offered as standard.
The MT-15 gets a shorter trail that makes it steer quicker and respond well to steering inputs in the city. But push it hard on corners and the front feels vague, giving you very little feedback about what is happening underneath.
Yamaha MT-15 User Reviews
- Complete package
This bike looks stunning and I have added extra loadings worth 5k on it like crash guards grab rail etc. This bike gives around 50kmpl mileage and when you want performance from it, it behaves like a 200cc bike with the VVA tech of yamaha. Overall this bike always brings smile to the rider's face. Maintenance cost is also low.
4 - Best street fighter bike love
Best street fighter bike, loved the performance of the bike. Best bike performance is awesome and the bike has liquid cool engine which is good for daily use and the bike is in good condition it's like showroom looks new. Best condition bike and the engine is very smooth, Bike has very powerful engine.
5 2 - Very impressive
Because i I see the looks of the bike and Yamaha engine is very reliable and refined, and the mileage of the bike is priceless, and the power is also good I choose this bike because I am in college in 2021. I driving sis 2021 to 2025, feel very easy to maintain very less maintenance and cost service around 1100 with agency. I drive this bike, 1.60 km four year and I cover almost all the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and I got all the area of tourist place in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, Kolkata, and I am very happy to use this motorcycle I have mt 15, 2021 model BS6 It is very lightweight. Very easy to handle and stability is very good on off-road or normal village and city Road is very good mileage of this motorcycle because it has the engine of 155 cc and the power is also very good I am also using this why I am driving. This bike 1.60,00,000 kilometre and I am very impressed with this machine service is very minimal. I suggest college students to buy this bike person who travel to Office who can also buy this bike because mileage and the power, and the looks is very good combination.
1 1 - Mt 15 bike
Bee good very good comfortable not bad , good mileage and performance good ride safety and good bee the best of the solo ride and good coluor and attractiveness good quality and nice to drive before the seat will length it good to drive for a family and any other works due to the family............
2 - Geniune review
All I can see is it a perfect bike , looks wow I genuinely use mt15 bs4 for 6year but it's perfect It was my dream bike and I won it. My running klm is Atmost 70k but still it's good and seat feel little bit uncomfortable but it's good for solo ride , mainly the mileage is still the same as before I brought
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