Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 New vs Old - Differences Explained
The new bike boasts some serious updates over the older model, but is it worth the Rs 13,000 price hike?
Yamaha has finally launched the MT-15 Version 2.0 in India with a price tag of Rs 1,59,900 (ex-showroom Delhi). This is the first update that the naked has gotten since its debut. So, how different is the new model from the older one? And does it justify the price premium?
USD Fork, Finally!
The Yamaha MT-15 originally came with a telescopic fork and with the Version 2.0, the bike now features 37mm upside down units borrowed from the Yamaha R15 V4. That just doesn’t give it a more premium look, but should also aid handling.
Goodbye Box Swingarm
The Japanese bikemaker has done away with the box-section swingarm from the first-generation model for an aluminium unit in the MT-15 version 2.0. This should further enhance the riding dynamics of an already nimble machine.
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The previous model featured a basic LCD instrument console, and for the MT-15 Version 2.0, Yamaha has used the LCD unit derived from the R15 V4. With the Y-Connect Bluetooth Connectivity module, riders can get call/sms alerts, however, it lacks navigation features.
More Torque…
…but less power. Yamaha has tweaked the engine to produce 18.4PS at 10,000rpm and 14.1Nm at 7500rpm. The previous model made 18.5PS at 10,000rpm and 13.9Nm at 8500rpm. Though the dip in power is disheartening, not only does the bike have more torque but also peaks 1000rpm sooner, which should be beneficial in the city.
Price
The Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 gets two new colours: Cyan Storm and Racing Blue. Here’s how the new prices fare against the older model.
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Yamaha MT-15 |
Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 |
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Ice Fluo-Vermillion (Rs 1,60,900) |
Ice Fluo-Vermillion (Rs 1,47,900) |
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Cyan Storm (Rs 1,60,900) |
Dark matte Blue (Rs 1,46,900) |
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Racing Blue (Rs 1,60,900) |
Monster Energy MotoGP (Rs 1,49,900) |
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Midnight Black (Rs 1,60,900) |
Metallic Black (Rs 1,46,900) |
Yamaha also had the ‘Customise your Warrior’ programme with the older model wherein customers can choose the paint for the body, alloy wheels and the even the graphics as per their liking for a premium of Rs 4,000 or more over the standard options.
The new model has been priced at Rs 13,000 more than the outgoing bike, and while the Version 2.0 brings some serious updates, it still lacks dual-channel ABS and aesthetic updates. The price bump is hard to justify given that the bikemaker introduced massive design and hardware updates on the R15, all for Rs 10,000 more.
Manaal Mahatme
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