Yamaha MT-15 launched in India priced at Rs 1,36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The MT-15 shares most of its underpinnings with its fully-faired sibling, the R15V3 , the streetfighter has a character of its own. The MT-15 sports a radical-looking full-LED headlamp setup along with a muscular tank and tank extensions that add to its aggressive appeal. The bike sports a svelte rear with a grab rail that extends from the mid-section

Powering the MT-15 is a 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that generates 19bhp and 14.7Nm of torque at . It is mated to a six-speed gearbox and an assist and slipper clutch along with the VVA (variable valve actuation). This motor is housed in Yamaha’s famed ‘Deltabox’ frame. Now the only difference here is the swingarm which is a box-type unit on the MT-15 unlike the aluminium swingarm on the international-spec model.

The MT-15 rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres sourced from MRF. Suspension duties are done by telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking on the MT-15 is handled by a 245mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at the rear. The bike comes equipped with a single-channel ABS unit.

Yamaha is offering the MT-15 in two-colour schemes, ‘Dark Matte Blue’ with bright neon yellow accents and a ‘Metallic Black’ colour. Yamaha is also offering a two-year warranty on the MT-15. Bookings for the motorcycle have already commenced and deliveries are expected to begin by mid-April. In terms of competition, the Yamaha MT-15 competes against the KTM Duke 125 in India.