Yamaha MT-15 India Launch On March 15

Soon after launching the Yamaha FZ Fi Version 3.0, the Japanese giant will ride in the MT-15 next

[UPDATE: Yamaha has launched the MT-15 at a price of Rs 1.36 Lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi]

• Yamaha MT-15 is likely to be launched on March 15 at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

• The MT-15 is the first built in India bike from the MT range.

• It is expected to be priced around Rs 1.2 lakh.

Official sources have confirmed that Yamaha’s 155cc sports naked based on the R15 v3.0 will be launching on March 15 at BIC in Noida. The launch will be before the media rides so stay tuned for a ride report on bikedekho.com.

Also read: Yamaha MT 15 spotted testing

Yamaha had recently launched the FZ-Fi v.3.0 and are now giving enthusiasts a premium 150cc offering in the form of the MT-15. It is essentially the naked version of the faired R15 v3.0. Like the new R15, it gets premium bits like LED projector headlamps and full digital instrument console. Highlights are the 155cc liquid cooled motor that gets variable valve timing to give performance throughout the rev range.

Also read: Yamaha MT-15 bookings commence

Yamaha already sells this model in the Thai and Indonesian markets. According to leaked documents, the India-spec model gets the same 19.3PS and 15Nm as the one sold abroad. However, to keep costs low, the one coming here gets conventional forks and a box-type swingarm instead of upside down forks and cast aluminium swingarm on the international spec models. You still get the deltabox frame and rear monoshock from the R15 and that should aid in the handling department. It is expected to get the dual-channel ABS setup from the R15 v3.0 as well. Expect dynamics and performance to be on par with the R15 v3.0.

Also read: Yamaha R15 v3.0 review

The MT-15 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.2 lakh (ex-showroom) and at this price point, it will rival the KTM 125 Duke that may be low on performance but has fantastic handling. Bookings for the MT-15 has already commenced. Stay tuned for more updates on the Yamaha MT-15

Also read: Yamaha FZ-Fi v3.0 launched