Undisguised clear shots of the Yamaha MT-15 have been leaked. The naked performance bike is scheduled to launch on 15th March at the Buddh International Circuit.
As we all know, Yamaha is launching the new MT-15 in India. Ahead of the launch next month, first undisguised spy shots of the bike have been leaked. Based on the shots, we can easily differentiate it from the global-spec version.
Yamaha MT-15 has already been spotted earlier, a couple of times. It will be based on the R15 V3, and is actually called a naked version of the R15. The engine, suspension, brakes and the chassis will be shared by both the bikes.
The spotted MT-15 gets scaled-down tank creases, a different set of alloy wheels and missing dual-tone paint job. The tires are from MRF, which is a serious cost saving technique.
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However, bug-eyed headlights, seating style, instrument cluster and the rear portion of the India-spec version is the same as on the global version. Yamaha terms MT-15 as the ‘Dark side of Japan’.
In terms of equipment, the Yamaha MT-15 misses out on Upside-Down forks and uses conventional telescopic forks. At the back, the monoshock is retained. The same suspension setup is found on the R15 V3.
MT-15 uses R15 V3’s 155cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine that is tuned to deliver 19.3 BHP at 10000 RPM and 14.8 Nm of torque at 8500 RPM. As obvious, the motor will be tuned to a 6-speed gearbox and Fuel Injection system.
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Just like the R15 V3, the Yamaha MT-15 will also be very fuel efficient. On our test, R15 delivered a jaw-dropping mileage of 51 kmpl. Thanks to the VVA system, the amount of fuel supplied to the engine remains under control.
Features onboard will include LED headlamps, a fully digital instrument cluster, a single seat and dual-channel ABS setup. ABS will come in as a standard fitment.
We expect the prices of MT-15 to undercut that of R15, possibly between Rs 1.2 Lakhs to Rs 1.3 Lakhs (ex-showroom). The ABS-updated R15 now costs Rs 1.39 Lakhs.
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It will compete with the likes of TVS Apache RTR 200, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and KTM Duke 125. Upcoming rival includes Aprilia Tuono 150, which will be perfect competition.
Image Source – MT-15 Crew
