Yamaha MT-15 Launch Date Revealed

India Yamaha Motor is all set to launch the MT-15 in India on March 15, 2019. The Yamaha MT-15 is essentially the naked version of the Yamaha YZF R15 V3.0 and the MT-15 will be powered by the same 155.1 cc single-cylinder SOHC, liquid-cooled engine, which is the same motor that powers the R15, complete with the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) The engine is tuned to pump out a maximum of 19 bhp, while the peak torque is expected to be around 14.7 Nm, same as the R15. The motor will be paired to a 6-speed gearbox, with slipper clutch.

Also Read: Yamaha MT-15 Spied Testing In India

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(The MT-15 is a naked version of the R15 V3)

Compared to the R15, the new Yamaha MT-15 is longer at 2020 mm, wider at 800 mm and comes with a longer wheelbase of 1335 mm. However, the MT-15 is shorter than the R15 at 1070 mm. Apart from the looks, the other change on the MT-15 with respect to the R15 is the swingarm. The MT-15 gets a regular box-section swingarm as compared to the cast Aluminium swingarm that the R15 gets.

Also Read: Yamaha MT-15 India Specifications Leaked

The MT-15 will get regular telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear along with a 282 mm disc at the front and a 200 mm disc at the rear. The MT-15 carries a typical streetfighter design, with a sculpted fuel tank, LED lamp and an aggressive stance. We expect the motorcycle to be launched at a price of about Rs. 1.15 lakh to Rs. 1.25 lakh. It will go up against the KTM 125 Duke and also its own sibling, the Yamaha FZ25, which is priced at Rs. 1.19 lakh.

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