Yamaha MT15 Spotted Testing Again, More Details Emerge
The recent spy images of the test mule reveal its exhaust system, a different front fender and more
The recent spy images of the test mule reveal its exhaust system, a different front fender and more
- We uncover a few more details of the MT-15 just weeks before its official launch.
- The frame and engine is similar to the Yamaha R15 Version 3.0.
- India-spec model receives a tyre hugger.
- The Yamaha MT-15 will be launched on 15th March at the Buddh International Circuit.
Test mules of the hotly-awaited MT-15 have been spotted yet again before the official launch date of March 15. And this time we have a better view of the bike, which reveals not only the exhaust system but also a front fender borrowed straight from the R15 V3.0. It also features what looks like a grab handle running from the pillion footrest to the rear section of the bike. Not the best-looking design, we’d say. That said, at least the exhaust system is the same as the international spec-version.
Coming to the heart of the bike, it employs the same 155cc, single cylinder, liquid-cooled mill seen on the R15 V3.0. The motor is capable of dishing out a maximum of 19.3PS at 10,000rpm and a peak torque of 14.7Nm at 8,500rpm. A 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch transfers power to the rear wheel via chain drive. Besides this, the bike also features Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) which improves low-end grunt and top-end performance, all while offering better fuel efficiency.
The Yamaha MT-15 uses a Deltabox frame with conventional telescopic forks and a monoshock at the rear. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS likely to be standard. The 17-inch wheels come wrapped in a 110/70-section tyre up front and 140/70-section tyre at the rear. While the R15 V3.0 weighs in at 137kg, we can expect the MT-15 to be lighter since it sheds the front fairing and uses minimal bodywork.
In terms of pricing, the MT-15 is likely to be priced between Rs 1.2 lakh to 1.3 lakh, while the R15 V3.0 costs Rs 1.39 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Once launched, the Yamaha MT-15 will compete against the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 (Rs 1.12 lakh), Apache RTR 200 4V ABS R 2.0 (Rs 1.11 lakh) and the Hero Xtreme 200R priced at Rs 89,000 (all ex-showroom, Delhi). Yamaha will be launching the bike at the Buddh International Circuit, which will be followed by media rides, so stay tuned to BikeDekho for our first ride impressions.
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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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