Yamaha MT 15 V2

Yamaha MT 15 V2 Expert Verdict

Yamaha MT 15 V2 Detailed Review

• MT 15 V2 Design 9 /10

  The Yamaha MT 15 is a streetfighter motorbike which looks amazing. The motorbike has a highly unique design that distinguishes it from other models of its kind. The front headlamp of the Yamaha MT 15 is entirely made of LEDs. For 2023, the company has now added LED indicators as well. The MT 15 has a distinctly strong appeal as a result of the projector layout. The motorbike also includes LED DRLs that have been positioned such that they mimic the car's eyebrows. The MT 15 is an attractive bike with a sporting appeal, there is no denying that. While the front end of the Yamaha MT 15 is acclaimed for its superb look, the rear end design is less attractive. The back of the motorbike is unusual, with hold bars located on the sides and a high elevated seat that houses the LED taillight. The MT 2.0 is available in four colour options of Cyan Storm, Ice Flu-Vermillion, Racing Blue and Metallic Black DLX.

  Summary

  Overall design of the bike is aggressive. However certain design elements may lead to polarising opinions.

• MT 15 V2 Engine 9.5 /10

  The Yamaha MT 15 is equipped with the same engine that powers the Yamaha R15 as well. A 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection that complies with BS6 powers the Yamaha MT-15. 18 bhp of maximum power and 14.1 Nm of maximum torque are produced by this BS6 motor at 10000 RPM and 7500 RPM, respectively. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Yamaha's VVA, or variable valve actuator, technology is also included in the MT 15. Even at low RPMs, high-performance VVA system offers torque to make operation simple. It guarantees that enough power and torque are available across the whole rpm range. That said, at higher revs is where the MT-15 comes into its pure element and in the process, sounds great as well 

  Summary

  While the motor is shared with the R15, the MT-15's engine has a more city friendly character which will make it likeable for a large group of buyers.

• MT 15 V2 Dimensions 8 /10

  The Yamaha MT 15 V 2.0 is a well sized, naked streetfighter. The motorcycle's dimensions are 2020 mm in length, 800 mm in width, and 1070 mm in height. The motorbike has a seat height of 810 mm and a 1335 mm wheelbase, which makes it slightly unsuitable for short riders. Tall riders are the ones who should use the MT 15. The motorcycle's petrol tank holds 10 litres of petrol and has a huge 170 mm ground clearance. It only weighs 138 kg, and because of its little weight, it is a pleasure motorbike to ride with excellent power to weight ratio. For a 155cc segment, the bike does have good enough street presence. 

  Summary

  Extremely light weight character along with good a ground clearance are strong attributes of this motorcycle.

• MT 15 V2 Tyres, Brakes And Suspension 9 /10

  The R15 V4 and MT-15 version 2.0 both get the same USD fork. Contrary to the earlier MT-15, which was given the "inferior cousin treatment" by being equipped with a less expensive box section swingarm, the most recent MT-15 actually gets the same aluminium swingarm as on the R15 version 4.0. In addition to these modifications, the revised position of the USD fork mounting point resulted in a 10mm reduction in the wheelbase. The bike comes with 17-inch wheels on both the ends. While the front is 100mm wide, the rear is a 140mm wide tubeless tyre. The MT-15 gets a dual disc brake set up with the front having a dia of 282mm and rear 220mm. 

  Summary

  Addition of newer suspension related equipment has upped the premium quotient of the bike.