Yamaha MT 15

Exterior Details

The Yamaha MT-15 is a super aggressive and hyper naked version of the track-focused R15. Coming to the dimensions, the MT-15 is 2,020mm in length, 800mm in width, and 1,070mm in height. It has a ground clearance of 155mm and a kerb weight of 138kg. The fuel tank can hold a maximum of 10-litres.

Engine & Transmission

The Yamaha MT-15 comes powered by a 155cc single-cylinder motor, which produces 19bhp of power and 14.7Nm of torque. The liquid-cooled engine comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. Moreover, the Yamaha MT-15 mileage is rated at 45km/l.

Handling

The Yamaha MT-15 comes fitted with a 100/80-17 M/C 52P section tyre at the front and a 140/70-17 M/C 66H section tyre at the rear. The braking power comes from a 282mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear. The bike is built around a Deltabox frame while it rides on a telescopic forks suspension setup at the front and a swingarm suspension at the back.

Features

The Yamaha MT-15 new model is no slouch in terms of equipment when compared to its similarly priced rivals. The headlamp of the MT-15 is a full LED unit and the tail lamp is also an LED. The instrument cluster is a fully digital unit, which houses various information such as the speedometer, odometer, trip meters, and tachometer. In terms of safety, single-channel ABS is offered as part of the standard safety equipment.

Pros & Cons

Below are the Pros & Cons of the Yamaha MT-15:

Pros:
•    Aggressive styling
•    Performance
•    Handling

Cons:
•    Pricey
•    Cramped for tall riders

Price & Variants 

The Yamaha MT-15 comes in two variants. The Yamaha MT-15 price (as of mid-2020) is ₹1.39 lakh for the BS-VI variant, and ₹1.40 lakh for the Special Edition BS-VI variant. The Yamaha MT-15 comes with a standard 2-year warranty from the manufacturer. For the Yamaha MT-15 on-road price, be sure to check our price section.