The Yamaha MT 15 is ruling the Indian top end naked sports motorcycle market with its furious looks, light weight and torque power. This model is ideal for younger riders who want to ride a bike with aggressive street styling, outstanding handling, and solid all-around performance in the city and out on the open road.
Design and Style
The Yamaha MT 15 features a muscular tank design, sharp LED headlamp, sculpted body panels and a minimalistic tail section. The design of the bike is inspired by the Yamaha’s legendary global “Master of Torque” range and it is being said that the bike actually has a real naked streetfighter look. Its street fighter design and compact size are perfect for city riders who want anything with style, but don’t want to sacrifice substance.
Engine and Performance
The Yamaha MT 15 is powered by 155cc liquid-cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine with the VVA technology, that produces 19bhp of power. This engine kicks out 18.4 PS power and 14.1 Nm torque and is accompanied by 6-speed gearbox and assist & slipper clutch for easier ride. Thanks to its light body, the bike has best power-to-weight ratio that makes it speedy and easy to maneuver in cities. Riders also appreciate sporty acceleration and an adrenaline-inducing riding experience.
Features and Technology
The Yamaha MT 15 also comes with features such as a bi-functional LED headlamp with LED DRL, full-digital LCD instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity (in higher trims), side-stand engine cut-off switch and dual-channel ABS. Stability comes from the delta box frame while the handling is further enhanced with the upside-down front forks (in MT 15 V2).
Comfort and Handling
The MT 15 has a full-on-yet-comfortable riding stance with its rear-set footpegs and upright handlebar. It features telescopic (or USD in the case of the Sport model) front suspension and mono-shock rear suspension allowing you to focus less on bumps and more on every twist and turn on the road. Its nimbleness and light weight are well-suited to city traffic; it is also comfortable on highways due to its strong frame.
Price and Availability
Yamaha MT 15 is available with starting price of ₹1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Consumers can even choose from easy EMI plans from ₹3,999 per month with zero down payment at select dealerships.
Final Verdict
The Yamaha MT 15 is the one of the best looking and most powerful and trustworthy streetfighter available in the Indian automobile market in this segment with good performance, mileage and features at a very reasonable price range. That makes it just perfect for riders who want a cool urban bike that’s ready for sporty action, including track days while the rough has-topped off-road appeal means for many, this is the only bike they will ever need.
