Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 New vs Old - Differences Explained
The new bike boasts some serious updates over the older model, but is it worth the Rs 13,000 price hike?
The new bike boasts some serious updates over the older model, but is it worth the Rs 13,000 price hike?
Yamaha has finally launched the MT-15 Version 2.0 in India with a price tag of Rs 1,59,900 (ex-showroom Delhi). This is the first update that the naked has gotten since its debut. So, how different is the new model from the older one? And does it justify the price premium?
USD Fork, Finally!
The Yamaha MT-15 originally came with a telescopic fork and with the Version 2.0, the bike now features 37mm upside down units borrowed from the Yamaha R15 V4. That just doesn’t give it a more premium look, but should also aid handling.
Goodbye Box Swingarm
The Japanese bikemaker has done away with the box-section swingarm from the first-generation model for an aluminium unit in the MT-15 version 2.0. This should further enhance the riding dynamics of an already nimble machine.
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Bluetooth Connectivity
The previous model featured a basic LCD instrument console, and for the MT-15 Version 2.0, Yamaha has used the LCD unit derived from the R15 V4. With the Y-Connect Bluetooth Connectivity module, riders can get call/sms alerts, however, it lacks navigation features.
More Torque…
…but less power. Yamaha has tweaked the engine to produce 18.4PS at 10,000rpm and 14.1Nm at 7500rpm. The previous model made 18.5PS at 10,000rpm and 13.9Nm at 8500rpm. Though the dip in power is disheartening, not only does the bike have more torque but also peaks 1000rpm sooner, which should be beneficial in the city.
Price
The Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 gets two new colours: Cyan Storm and Racing Blue. Here’s how the new prices fare against the older model.
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Yamaha MT-15 |
Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 |
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Ice Fluo-Vermillion (Rs 1,60,900) |
Ice Fluo-Vermillion (Rs 1,47,900) |
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Cyan Storm (Rs 1,60,900) |
Dark matte Blue (Rs 1,46,900) |
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Racing Blue (Rs 1,60,900) |
Monster Energy MotoGP (Rs 1,49,900) |
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Midnight Black (Rs 1,60,900) |
Metallic Black (Rs 1,46,900) |
Yamaha also had the ‘Customise your Warrior’ programme with the older model wherein customers can choose the paint for the body, alloy wheels and the even the graphics as per their liking for a premium of Rs 4,000 or more over the standard options.
The new model has been priced at Rs 13,000 more than the outgoing bike, and while the Version 2.0 brings some serious updates, it still lacks dual-channel ABS and aesthetic updates. The price bump is hard to justify given that the bikemaker introduced massive design and hardware updates on the R15, all for Rs 10,000 more.
2024 Yamaha MT 15 V2 User Reviews
I have been riding my yamaha MT V2 for over 11,000 km since 2024 and the experience has been great. The bike is smooth, light weigth and very comfortable for daily use. Mileage is also good and the engine performance is excellent. My bike is well maintained. Overall I am very happy with this bike and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sporty and relieble motorcycle.Read More
Stylish, monster sticker which looks excellent and great mileage, I'm extremely happy with my bike. Excellent mileage for long trips. Low mantaince cost. If anyone looking for excellent mileage and stylish this best choice. Sound is very smooth. Nice breaks, overall performance is very good, my rating for this bike is 5 star.Read More
Condition is good, better experience for future riders never fall 0 accidents, no complaint, totally worth it for this price range, budget friendly sports bike middle class boys dream bike, one of the best looking bike, once take a test drive you don't like it's ok, some one will get the chance new one was high cost saving, low budget but when we bought this it was high. Read More
I chose this bike because of its good mileage, performance, and its aggressive look, which grabs a lot of attention by the way.,also, I ride 60 km daily to college, so I needed a bike that delivers better power, good mileage, and a good posture for my daily rides,that's why I chose the MT15. 1)Performance is Actually very good,the highs and lows are pretty good and fun to drive,but the mids are not that good ,sometimes i Feel a lack of power in the mids while overtaking in Kerala roads (hilly roads) 2) The mileage is very good,I am an aggressive rider and i get a mileage of about 40-43 and but if i ride below 7500 rpm i got a mileage of 45 above (actually i got(53)one time. 3)The Styles are very good an aggressive but the parts like the mirrors,the switches and the indicators are not that good as it is a premium bike they should have gave a good mirrors and switches 4)The service cost is cheap I think the last service cost was 1200 5)The main problem is with the pillion seat,the seat is smaller which makes the pillion.uncomfortable and the rider as well,also if there is a pillion the bikes lacks power,you can literally feel that 6)The handling is very very good actually ,its nimble and for city ride it is a perfect option also the leaning angle is pretty good 7) Sound is also good and not that loud but if you are on higher rpms it makes you feel like riding a sporty bike Yeah I would recommend this bike if you are a city rider who wants power as well as mileage and a good reliability,but if you have a pillion for a daily ride,it can cause some problems like lack of power and uncomfortable seating,and as i am college student i would recommend this bike for the college students who have a tight budget and needs a bike with a good mileage and looksRead More
I choose the yamaha mt15 after a lot of research because I wanted something stylish sporty and reliable for daily city commutes the first thing that grabbed my attention was the design the mt 15 look absolutely unique with its aggressive street fighter stylish and muscular tank it stands and the smooth yamaha engine and the decent milage of about 40 make the difference and its the perfect mix of style and practically After about ten months of riding i am still happy with it the pickup is way quicker than i thought and handling is super smooth milage stays above 40 kmpl which is solid the seating could be more comfortable but till now it's just like sitting on a sit but overall it's a fun to ride daily in the city Yes I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a stylish powerfull city bike with good milage it's reliable and fun to ride though yamaha service centre really need to improve apart from that mt is worth every penny Read More