Take a look, it’s all you need to know about Yamaha MT 15 India-Spec Motorcycle
Yamaha MT-15 is now launched at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.36 Lakh. That said, the bike will rival the much loved TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, much praised Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS as well as KTM’s little boy Duke 125. All the three bikes are priced within a difference of Rs 10,000. This is where you will find each and every detail about the street-naked motorcycle. You can read about the launch details Here.
The name MT means ‘Master of Torque’. Yamaha’s MT series of bikes are lighter than their faired sports siblings and with the same torque figure, hence a sudden surge is experienced while acceleration.
Changes made to the India-spec Yamaha MT-15
- No Golden USD Forks
- Box-section swingarm
- Slightly less aggressive fuel tank design
- Saree Guard added
- Rear Splatter Guard added
- No Negative Instrument Cluster
- Alloy design is different (lifted from R15 V3)
- No Colored Alloys
Things which are similar to R15 Version 3.0
- 155 cc Engine with 4-Valve VVA Tech
- Assist and Slipper Clutch
- Deltabox Frame
- Linked type rear Monoshock
- Tyres
- Instrument Cluster
- Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- Front Telescopic Forks
Differences between R15 V3.0 and Yamaha MT-15
- Upright Riding Position
- Single Piece Handlebar
- The engine is tuned for Low/Mid Range performance
- Smaller Fuel Tank (10 Ltrs vs 11 in R15 V3)
- Larger Rear Sprocket 52 teeth vs 48 teeth on R15
- Rest changes are obvious design elements
- Single-Channel ABS
Complete Specification Sheet
| Specs | Yamaha MT15 |
| Engine | 155 cc |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Valvetrain | 4-Valve, DOHC, VVA |
| Bore X Stroke | 58 mm X 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Max Power | 19 bhp @10,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 15 Nm @8500 RPM |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed |
| Fuel Tank | 10 Liters |
| Weight | 136 Kg |
| Length | 2020 mm |
| Width | 800 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1335 mm |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Linked type MonoShock |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-R17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-R17 Tubeless |
| Front Brake | 282 mm Disc |
| Rear Brake | 220 mm Disc |
| Safety | Single-Channel ABS |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 1.36 Lakh |
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This post was published on March 15, 2019 12:11 pm
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